John Melville Tillman's Obituary
John Melville Tillman, 75, Tavares, Fl. passed away on November 8, 2011 in Tavares, Fl. Mr. Tillman was born on January 27, 1936in Brooklyn, New York. He was a former Stock Broker for the New York Stock Exchange and was of the Lutheran faith. He moved to Tavares five years ago from East Meadow, New York and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching sporting events, especially Horse Racing and Soccer.He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Yadira Tillman of Tavares, Fl.; two sons: John Anthony Tillman and wife Margaret of Commack, N.Y., and Glenn Paul Tillman of Winter Springs, Fl.; a brother: Richard Tillman of New York; four sisters: Vera Dalton and Dorothy Mucelli both of New York, Barbara Miller of California, and Marjorie Bartho of Florida; 3 grandchildren: Shianne, Ryan and Sara. Funeral Services were held in New York with Burial at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York.
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