Frederick Joseph Milton

Frederick Joseph Milton, 65, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on 11 March 2026. Fred grew up in Canada, graduated from Thomas Aquinas College in California, and came to Arizona to teach a variety of subjects to a variety of grades throughout a long teaching career, most recently at Chandler Preparatory Academy.

Fred is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his children Stephen, Louise Ciani (Jonathon), Veronica, James, and Kirby; his grandchildren Aurelia, Luna, Judith, and Ulric; his many siblings and brothers-and-sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:00am, with a visitation at 10:30am, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (2312 E. Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85016), followed by burial at St. Francis Cemetery (2033 N 48th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008).