Obituary of Michael Treffle McQuilton

Michael Treffle McQuilton was born May 7, 1949 in Port Jefferson, New York to Treffle McQuilton and Sophia Julia Kobylenski. He was baptized on May 22, 1949 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Center Moriches, New York. Michael received his training in Technical Electronics from The University of the State of New York on June, 22, 1968. He excelled in electronics and became a Certified Telephone/Telegraph Lineman and Cable Splicer in October of 1972 for the Department of Defense, serving in the United States Air Force. Michael received an Honorable Discharge on December 18, 1974. Michael moved to North Carolina and spent his last years in the beautiful mountain town of Boone, North Carolina, where he made many long lasting friendships in the community and the folks at First Baptist Church of Boone. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, by his sisters, Sylvia Tardona, Patricia Cole, and Lucyann Weaver. He is survived by his brother-in-law, John Tardona, and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his dear friend, Lois Martin of Center Moriches, New York, and Charlotte Garrison of Boone, North Carolina. A Memorial Service with Military Rights will be Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11 o'clock in the morning at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens Field of Honor with Rev. Roy A. Dobyns, Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to the Hunger and Health Coalition at First Baptist Church located at 375 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607.