Nicholas L. Mlinscek (Nick) of Warwick, NY, passed away at home on February 6, 2013.  He was 89 years old.

Born June 11, 1923 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Hilda and Julius Mlinsc

He is survived by his beloved wife, Victoria, at home; son, Jeffrey Mlinscek and wife Monica of Warwick; his daughters:  Eileen Warren of Maybrook, NY and Patricia Mlinscek and her companion John Lanzano of Warwick;  seven grandchildren:  Heather Decker, Matthew Mlinscek, Sean Mlinscek, Christopher Warren, Steven Warren, Justin Warren and Jamie Warren; three great-grandchildren:  Violet Decker, Elijah Warren and Samuel Warren.  He will also be dearly missed by his best friend, Ralph.  He was predeceased by his younger brother, John.

Nick served in the US Coast Guard in the South Pacific during World War II.  After the war, Nick joined the NY Police Dept and retired in 1970, after which Nick and Vicky opened the Sears Catalog Store in Warwick, retiring in 1990.

Nick was a member of the VFW Post #4662, Warwick and American Legion Post 214, Warwick, and he volunteered at St. Anthony Community Hospital for over 20 years.

Private cremation.  There will be no visitation.  Burial of his cremated remains will take place in the future at Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY  12550 or Warwick Ambulance Corp, PO Box 315, Warwick, NY 10990.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Hospice East for their compassionate care and all their friends and neighbors for their help, love and support.