Philip Joseph "P.J." Milto
August 25, 1997 ~ May 30, 2024
Philip Joseph Milto, 26, affectionately known as “P.J”, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2024. P.J. was born August 25, 1997, in Indianapolis to Philip and Tricia (Wood) Milto. He is also survived by his brothers, Nick and Joey.
Like his brother Nathan, P.J. was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder called Late Infantile Batten disease. The Milto Family has been heroic in their efforts to provide change and much research and development for those with a similar diagnosis. The Nathan’s Battle Foundation was formed to develop therapies for this disease. Scientific research around the country was performed in many different therapeutic approaches. Other therapeutic developments were spawned from this research directly and indirectly leading to FDA approved drugs for this disease. A disease that was once thought incurable now has therapy options thanks to P.J. and Nathan. At the time of his death P.J. was the oldest living individual with Late Infantile Batten disease.
P.J. was a kind, loving, happy young man with an infectious smile that would light up any room. He made everyone smile. He taught all who knew him many life lessons and was an inspiration to all. He attended the Indiana School for the Blind and Center Grove. His family is members of St. Barnabas Catholic Church.
P.J. is survived by his loving and devoted parents, Phil and Tricia; brothers, Nicholas (Lindsey) and Joey Milto; grandmother, Wilma McDermott; his aunts and uncles, Joanna Milto-Bergin (Kevin Bergin), Jodi Milto (JD Miller), Tony (Angela) Milto, Rosemarie Milto, Stacey (Keith) Pennington and his cousins, Anthony, Sophia and Pauly Milto, Dominic St. Peters, Alyssa Pennington and Kelsey Pennington. He was preceded in death by his big brother, Nathan; nephew, August Hains Milto; and grandparents, Philip and Angeline (Caito) Milto and Richard Wood.
P.J.’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 4 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nathan's Battle Foundation, 459 South State Road 135, Greenwood, In. 46142. Visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Phil & Tricia, sorry to hear about P.J. you have been so good to help learn about Battens.
One of the best days ever was the day Mom came home with the New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, complete with masks! These special boys experienced a lifetime of love and the best parents in the world! So long PJ. Fly high my friend, and say hi to Nate for me! Love you,
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Prayers for your family! We love u all
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I am praying for your whole family today. You have been through so much. Peace be with you.
Phil and Tricia
We are sorry to hear about the passing of P.J.
Donna and I admire all you have done to fight for Nathan and P.J. over they years and the diligence you have demonstrated for finding a solution to Batten disease thru your foundation. We prayed for the Milto family upon learning of P.J.’s passing and will continue to pray for peace, comfort and understanding. God Bless you all. Steve and Donna Jones.
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Philip’s passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-denominational, grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Wednesday at the New Hope Church, 5307 Fairview Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Tuesday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Both meetings begin at 6:30pm.
If, and when, you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 681-4292 (April)
Local Website: http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org
National Website: http://www.compassionatefriends.org
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May God give you His peace.❤️