Longtime Doctor In Millburn Dies At 65

MILLBURN, NJ — Not many people can say they followed the Grateful Dead, worked as an archaeologist, then shifted to a career as an eye doctor — but a local man who recently passed away has an unusually diverse resume.

Dr. Vincent John McGlone of Bernardsville, an optometrist in Millburn for 30 years, died last Thursday at age 65. A memorial service and luncheon will be held Jan. 7.

According to his obituary, McGlone graduated from high school in Alexandria, Va. in the early 1970s, then got his degrees in anthropology and geology from the University of Colorado Boulder.

"During his educational years, he traveled the country following the Grateful Dead," noted his obit.

He worked as an archaeologist first, then graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1990 as Doctor of Optometry. He taught and practiced optometry in India, then began an "illustrious early career in New York and Washington, DC," says the obituary.

Dr. McGlone practiced in Millburn for 30 years, including at New Jersey Eye Care on Main Street. His obituary says, "His first priority was always his patients; he loved spending time to form personal connections to better serve them. Outside of work, he enjoyed cooking, supporting the Yankees, and spending time outdoors with his family and 'granddogger,' Lira."

He's survived by wife Denise, children Patrick and Elizabeth, his granddaughter, siblings, and nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to California Lions Friends in Sight or the Seeing Eye, Inc. More details, messages, and the obituary are here.