MILLIGAN -Emrick Richard, age 60, Saint James, New York on March 20 2014. Emrick was born on September 29, 1953, in Queens, New York to Merinda (Ditta) and Frank Milligan, who served as a Nurse and Military Policeman in the United States Army, respectively. Emrick grew up in Nesconset and attended Smithtown High School. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts and achieved the Eagle Scout ranking. He married Lorena Valencia Monge in January 1984. Emrick first became a licensed funeral director, but ultimately decided to go to medical school, earning his Doctorate at the University of Guadalajara and completing his residency at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven Hospital. He first practiced emergency medicine and then went into family practice in order to spend more time with his family. Emrick was a respected and beloved physician to many residents of the Saint James community and beyond. He also served as the physician to many Long Island Fire Departments. Emrick enjoyed jazz, contemporary art, fishing, wine, and he most adored his beagle and basset hound. Those who knew him well were fond of his sense of humor and generosity. He is survived by his three children: Victoria, Craig, and Cassandra; his siblings: Barry, Melinda, and Robert, as well as many nieces and cousins.
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