Milton F. Cochran

Milton Franklin Cochran peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024 at 9:30 in the morning. He was born on April 29, 1938 to Gladys Cochran in Newark, New Jersey. He leaves behind a legacy of love that touched the hearts of all who knew him. He was raised in New York City and educated in the parochial school system: Saint Augustine Elementary School and Cardinal Hayes High School. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served 6 years. He was an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. Upon being honorably discharged, he shortly thereafter joined the New York City Police Department. He also pursued further education in accounting and subsequently joined the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as a Conductor, where he remained over 30 years until retirement.

Milton was a devout Catholic and regularly attended church. He was a member of Christ the King R.C. Church. He was known for his impeccable "Dapper Dan" style - he would often dress 'to the nines" and always had on some good-smelling cologne. He was an avid music lover and one of his favorite genres was "Doo Wop". He was also a loyal sports fan and faithfully watched his favorite team The New York Giants.

Although Milton was a private, strong and independent individual, he especially loved to spend time with his family. He attended many family gatherings, reunions, birthday celebrations, graduations, recitals, etc. He was especially known for never forgetting a special event, and always had a card ready for any occasion.

Milton's final days were spent at Calvary Hospital where he was surrounded and comforted by prayerful family members and friends, especially his daughters, Lisa Shirelle Noble, Nina Yvette Cochran and Vikkitti Andrea Garner, as well as his nieces, Tracey Jackson and Regina Jackson.

He was predeceased in death by Gladys and Edward Spriggs and five siblings: Louis, Sayeed Abdul-Rashid and Hasan I. Abdul-Hasib, sisters Rosetta Spriggs, Denise Chapman and Anna Jackson. He is survived by three siblings: Mary Abdullah, Carol Washington and Dennis Spriggs; daughters: Lisa, Nina and Vikkitti, grandchildren, Gabrielle, Tia, Beatrice, Govan and Tyrone; great-grandchildren: Alia Rae, Zyanda, Jared, Navog, Zjatia, Santana, Samarra, Isabella, Nevaeh, Micah and Avrey; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Milton's legacy lives on through the lives of those he touched, and the memories he created and the love he shared.

A visitation for Milton will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at R. Stutzmann & Son, 224-39 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village, NY 11428. The funeral mass will be on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 145-39 Farmers Blvd. Rochdale Village, NY 11434. The committal service will follow at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd. Calverton, NY 11792.