Beloved Hillsborough Father, Founder Of Milan Rose Photography Dies

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — From school portraits to election headshots, if you were getting a professional photo done in Hillsborough it was probably by Milan Rose Photography.

The community is now mourning the loss of Aaron G. Harding, Jr. who died on April 21 at the age of 76. He was the owner of the photography business.

"Milan Rose lost a piece of our heart, my father and co-founder went to be with our Lord. He was the kindest, hardest working man I've ever known who loved his family and wife beyond measure. To all schools, families and beyond that he worked with over 20 years here, he enjoyed your smiles. Our hearts are broken and knowing the impact he had on our community is helping us to heal," wrote Milan Rose Photography.

Upon retiring as a mining engineer, Harding Jr. founded Milan Rose Photography, which just celebrated its 20 year anniversary in 2021.

"He lived a wonderful, full life and was greatly loved by his family. Aaron had a genuine kindness that left everyone he met with a warm heart," according to his obituary.

Harding, Jr. loved the OBX family vacations and was known as an awesome bartender who always sported a great mustache.

"He enjoyed his Green Bay Packers, Nascar, and entertained the family with his famous sayings and witty facts. Aaron loved a good vodka tonic, with two limes," according to his obituary.

Harding Jr. is survived by his wife Susan J. Harding (Bechold); children: Aaron G. Harding III, (Valerie), Michelle D’Amico (Mark), Mary Gentry, Deanna McNutt and Danielle Woods; grandchildren Alexandra (Rich), Chloe (Tyler), Madison, Luke, Kayla, Bryton (Katie), Katie H., Daniel, Mark, Miles, Daniel W.; and five great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents Aaron G. Harding and Ruby O. Harding (Sterling) and two of four siblings as well as two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life and burial will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Highland Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 4420 East Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN.

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