Thomas E. "Dibby" Milliron, 82, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home in Cleveland, OH.

Born November 24, 1932 in Olean, NY, he was son of the late Thomas J. Milliron and Dorothy (Bell) Milliron.

On November 5, 1955 in Cleveland, OH, he married Anne (Henretta) Milliron.

He graduated from Bradford High School in 1952. As an accomplished athlete, he received numerous city and state awards, including a full scholarship to Villanova University for football. He was drafted into military service and served with the US Army as a paratrooper in the Korean War from September 1953 until he was honorably discharged on June 22, 1955.

He retired from General Motors Terax division and was an active board member of the UAW for many years. He fought for and successfully maintained wages, pensions, and benefits for hundreds of autoworkers.

Mr. Milliron (Dibby) was also an active member of the horse racing community, holding licensure under the Ohio Racing Commission and raced every week at Northfield Park in Ohio. He also enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing, and playing Black Jack.

Beloved father of two daughters Marcy Pavlac and Kara (Paul) Crane and two sons Mark Milliron and Chris Milliron all of Cleveland, Ohio. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Judi (Ron) Curcio and Diane Schwartz. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Anne, and his grandson, David Thomas Pavlac.

Friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Church with Rev. Raymond Gramata, Pastor as Celebrant. Full Military Honors will be accorded in St. Bernard cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donors choice. 

Online condolences can be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com