Patrick J. Millea

Commander Patrick Joseph Millea December 20, 1958 - November 6, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

Patrick “Pat” Millea passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his family after a brief but intense battle with a rare blood cancer. He was born on December 20, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa, to John and Nora (née Finn) Millea. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and Denison, Iowa. He lived a life centered around service to others and selfless dedication to his wife and six children.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents and two of his five siblings: Mary Millea (1949) and Margaret Jo Millea (1955). He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-two years, Anne (née Willke) Millea, along with their six children: Francis (Chris) Millea, Joseph Millea, Margaret (Steven) Walsh, Elizabeth (Sean) Potter, Thomas (Megan) Millea, Daniel Millea, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his three siblings: David (Diane) Millea, Susan Millea (Nick Siegel), and Julie (Scott) Cobb, and their families.

Pat met Anne (née Willke) in 1979 and they married in 1983. Pat received his B.A. in 1981 from the University of Notre Dame. He then completed Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida and became a Naval Intelligence Officer in 1982. He proudly served in the United States Navy for twenty years while working in the private sector and raising his family. He obtained his MBA from Xavier University in 1991.

He was an active member of both Our Lady of Victory Parish and the Delhi community. Throughout his life he mentored young couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage along with his wife Anne, volunteered at his church, served regularly at the soup kitchen, coached youth basketball, and quietly dedicated himself to helping others in a multitude of ways. He was a firm believer in the dignity of unborn life.

Pat leaves behind a legacy of family and service. His compassion, humility, and Irish wit touched all those who were fortunate enough to know him and he will be greatly missed.

Pat’s family will greet friends and loved ones on Monday, November 17 at 9:30am until 10:30am at Radel Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Victory Church with burial to follow. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Our Lady of Victory Convocation Center after the burial.

It is the family’s hope to advance cancer research for those facing CMML (MDS) and similar diagnoses. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Pat’s honor to: https://foundation.uc.edu/MDSleukemia