Mr. Jerome (Joe) Millard Dashnaw

February 27, 1951 - March 8, 2018

Jerome (Joe) Millard Dashnaw, 67, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018 at The Alice Center, Malone surrounded by his family. Jerome was the son of Millard and Pearl Dashnaw and was born on Feb. 27, 1951 in Malone, NY. He graduated from Franklin Academy with the Class of 1970. He enlisted in the US Navy and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. After his naval career, Jerome was a faithful caregiver to his ailing mother for many years. He was a communicant of St. John Bosco Church and member of the VFW. Jerome was an avid NASCAR and NY Yankees fan. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. He is survived by his step-father, Rodney Deuyour of Malone; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Donald and Cindy Benjamin of Mayodan, NC, David Dashnaw of Malone; a niece, two great-nephews and several cousins. Jerome was predeceased by his parents, Millard Dashnaw and Pearl L. Benjamin-Dashnaw-Deuyour, and his longtime companion, Gloria Lamica. A graveside service will be held in the spring.