Julian Miana

Julian Miana, 96, of Glenmont, NY passed away with his family by his side on his 96th birthday, Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Julian was born on June 17, 1925 in Barre, VT to the late Eugenia and Manuel Miana. After attending Barre City schools, Julian proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Seaman 1st Class from 1943-1946.  He served his time in many different places including Cape Town South Africa, Scotland, Iceland and Guam.  He was most proud of the two times he participated in the Murmansk Run, a dangerous trip across the North Atlantic where they brought necessary goods to the people of Russia. Julian worked in the granite industry for his entire career.  Returning from the war he went to work in the family business, Usle & Perojo Granite Co.  He later worked at Jones Brothers, where he eventually co-owned H&M sandblast with friend, Bernie Hebert and later retired from Desilets Granite in 1992.  He whistled his way to work each morning with...