Milton M. McPherson Jr.

Milton Martin McPherson, Jr. (Mack) died at home on the morning of October 6, 2023, after a short illness at the age of 87. Mack was predeceased by his parents, Sybil and Milton, Sr., and his brother, Rudolph Gene and sister-in-law, Margaret Campbell. Mack is survived by his spouse, Ellen (Connolly), of 63 years; and by his children, Julia (John), Sybil, Ellen, Leah (Norman), Milton III, and Josephine (Pete); as well as his grandchildren, Rachel, Damien, Sierra, Sayeed, Elijah, and Tristan. He also has one great-grandchild, Kamari. He is remembered well by friends and extended family, including beloved nieces and nephews, his brothers and sisters in law, and his aunts and cousins, who appreciated his humor, intelligence and playfulness, his artistic talents, and his adventurous energy. Mack was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and emigrated to the US in 1947. He graduated High School in Brooklyn and entered military service with the US Army. He was a proud member of the 101st Airborne paratroopers. After the service, he enrolled in Caton Rose Art School in Brooklyn where he studied his life’s passions – art and Ellen Connolly, also a student. They married on July 2, 1960, and initially settled in Queens. In 1964, they moved to Westbury, LI, where Mack opened his own commercial art studio. In 1973, the family moved to Fishs Eddy, NY, to explore life on a small farm, and to raise their 6 children. Mack did freelance artwork and worked at the NYS Department of Transportation. Eventually, he moved everyone to Albany, NY, where he had yet another career as a graphic artist supervisor for the Office of General Services of the State of New York. He eventually retired, traveled extensively and painted his favorite memories from his life. He always loved the outdoors and continued to kayak into his early 80s. A wake will be held at Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, from 4-6 pm on Friday, October 13, 2023. The funeral service, officiated by Fr. Francis O’Connor, will be held at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas, 273 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206, at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, NY 12204. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northeastern NY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association; or to your local Community Hospice Services.

Milton M. McPherson Jr.

July 12, 1936 - October 6, 2023