Luis Fernando Milan of Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA passed away peacefully among close family members on June 14, 2025. Better known as Fernando to his friends and Nandi to his family, he was born on September 28, 1947 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was preceded in death by his father, Luis Antonio Milan and his mother, Tomasa Perez Milan. He is survived by a son, Andrew Milan of Boston, MA and a daughter, Ariana Milan of New York, New York, a brother, Edwin R. Milan and sister-in-law, Maureen Kennedy Milan of Melrose, MA.
Fernando earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut, and a Master's and PhD in Education from Harvard University. His career included serving as an Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Connecticut, as an officer at the National Puerto Rican Coalition in Washington, D.C. and as an administrator at the Department of Education for the city of Boston.
Fernando was affiliated with a number of community-based nonprofit organizations serving the Latino community of Boston, including serving on the board of directors for La Alianza Hispana, Inc. He served as a mentor to many of his friends and neighbors in the Boston area, and was highly respected for his academic achievements and service to his community. He was a beloved soul, who touched many lives.
Fernando's family would like to extend its gratitude to the medical staff of the Brigham and Women's Hospital for their loving care of Fernando.
Memorial Visitation will be held at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Sunday, July 13, 2025, between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Fernando's memory to La Alianza Hispana, Inc. through laalianza.org.