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Justin Miller Obituary

Justin M. Miller

1977 - 2013

Born in Torrance, California. Justin is survived by his wife, Jessica, sons, Joey and Johnnie, parents, Joe and Mona, and brother, Corey and his wife, Leah. In addition, Justin is survived by a large family that includes grandmother, Kathy, nephew Tristan, nieces, Kristina and Gianna, and in-laws, George and Elizabeth Colocho as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Although he resided in Florida, he always called Torrance his home. He played in Torrance Little League, and was part of the Little League World Series in 1992. He graduated from Torrance High School in 1995, earning the Daily Breeze Player of the Year. He then attended Harbor College earning All American Honor and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies. Throughout his amazing16 year career, he played with several MLB teams including the Blue Jays, Marlins, Giants, and most recently the Los Angeles Dodgers. Justin always loved and respected the game of baseball. Win or lose, he always wore a big smile, and made sure that everyone was having fun. He lived his life to the fullest, never letting anything bring his spirits down. Justin will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze on Jul. 21, 2013.
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Justin, it´s been 10 years this year since we said goodbye. You are missed everyday still. Our hearts are still broken . Hope you and Jack are playing wiffel ball still and watching over all of us. Till we meet again. Love you always honey

Mom and Dad

Family

July 15, 2023

there are no words to.describe our families loss...even a year later..we miss u more than anyone could imagine. ur goofy smile and ur dorky laugh. all ur cousins love and miss u...and so does every person who has ever met u....to know u IS to love u...
love ur favorite :) cousin..jenn

jennifer gutting

August 18, 2014

It's still so hard to believe that your gone. You are very missed

March 27, 2014

We love you son. Miss u every minute of everyday . Your dodgers are doing good. I know your watching over them. Love you.??

Mona Miller

October 3, 2013

Hi baby. Happy birthday. I love you and miss u more than you will ever know. Your in my heart always and will see you again. Love you Justin . Mom??

Mona Miller

August 27, 2013

The last time I saw justin was in Boston. I went to see the dodger vs Boston, showed up early and got to talk to him before game time. He actually thought I moved there from Torrance, I just laughed and told him "I'm here to see you guys play, the dodgers." I recorded justin warming up in the bullpen, but he never made onto the field that day. Rest in peace.

Bonk

August 14, 2013

My Dearest Son
Tomorrow we say are good byes for now. We will meet again soon in a better place. We love you, miss you and are very proud of you for all your accomplishments on this earth. Our hearts are broken and will never be whole again. Thank you for being a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and grandson. We all lived your storybook life . I thank God we got to have you for as long as we did. We will always miss you. Love Mom and Dad

Mona Miller

August 2, 2013

We miss u cuz...

Natalie Tondo

August 2, 2013

You are truly missed brother. Save a spot for me up there in the pen on the field of dreams

David Delgado

August 2, 2013

We miss you Goof! Much love to the Fam during this difficult time!

John "B" and Tracy Ng

July 31, 2013

My prayers are with the Miller family I did not know Justin for very long met him a couple of years ago while at a conference. When I met Justin for the first time he had this big smile on his face that made me feel so comfortable around him he was such a nice guy. I am so glad to have met him and his family he will be missed when I go in October.

Gloria Baeza

July 30, 2013

We are all so sorry to hear about Justin's passing. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Love, The Wells Family

Sarah Doumerc

July 26, 2013

So sad. Gone too soon. Condolences to Justin's family, friends and teammates.

July 25, 2013

I share in the sadness and pain of my son in law Corey, and his parent's Mona and Joe's loss. I pray for Jessica and the boys. The Miller family lost a wonderful son, brother, father and friend to many. I remember meeting Justin on the 4th of July 2 years ago and what a cheerful freindly person he was. He had an infectious personality. He had a smile the whole time we talked. He autographed a baseball for my son Ryan who was proud to have met a major league player. I am deeply saddened that a young man with so much to live for was taken so soon. I am hurt for the pain that the family has been through. I pray for their strength and peace. I know that Justin will never be forgotten. God bless all the family. RIP Justin Miller!

July 22, 2013

Prayers and condolences to the Miller family. So grateful to have known and played with Justin at Harbor and able to call him a friend. Blessed are those who were part of his life. MLB will forever be impacted with the "Justin Miller Rule" ! God Bless you

Andre and AJ Gomez

July 22, 2013

Thanks for always helping the people that looked up to you. It was always a big thrill for us younger rats when you would come around the field and throw pens or talk to us about pitching. You are a true South Bay legend. Many great memories and stories. God Bless

Keith Ramsey

July 22, 2013

We are hurting here without you Justin. We miss your laugh, your smile, your presence. Rest in paradise, my brother, we shall meet again. Love you always.

Leah Miller

July 22, 2013

Thanks for the memories Justin. SCROC Field, Harbor College, Blair Field. Wherever it was, you were a special kid. Was always great to see you when you would make the trip to the Bay Area, you will be missed.

Coco Nicholson

July 22, 2013

I've know Justin along with his parents Joe and Mona and brother Corey almost my whole life and we always battled it out against eachother throughout Lil League and it wasnt until we both were at Torrance high school that we became teammates!! Watching Justin step on that mound game after game pumping fastballs or throwing his nasty forkball making the opposing batter whiff or buckle at the knees was always an amazing sight since I had a great view of it all from the shortstop position!! Effortless and flawless Justin always had the raw natural talent and ability to do big things in baseball and I'm so thankful that I had the chance to be his teammate and friend on and off the field!! Justin my friend I can go on and on about stories and memories from our youth but I'm just gonna say that you are truly missed by MANY MANY PEOPLE and you have touched the lives of many and without you physically here with us wow is a tragic loss and a tough one buddy!! Thank you Justin for the many years of friendship and being apart of my childhood memories especially on the Baseball Diamond!! You are always gonna be missed but you will NEVER be forgotten!! You are a true Torrance Legend!! Love you buddy!! GodBless!!

Bryan Camou

July 22, 2013

Thanks for the good times! Thanks for being a person the kids loved to see out at the field. You brought a smile to our North kids during my time coaching there with Alex Morales! Thanks Justin ! Our prayers are with your family

Jason McMinn

July 22, 2013

So sorry to hear of Justin's passing. Our prayers are with all of the family.

Debbie and Tom Mayer

July 21, 2013

miss ya bubba

July 21, 2013

Nichole Barragan& family

July 21, 2013

I'll always remember and thank Justin and Jessica for letting me into there home when I would go to spring training in florida and Arizona to visit him and cheer him on... I meet a lot of great people players, families and friends.. he will be dearly missed.. love you forever bro.. god bless the millers!!!

Mark Thompson

July 21, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Justins early passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Miller family. God bless you all.

Betty & Scott & Justin, Gianna Clarke

July 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Jessica and the kids, as well as the rest of the family. You were such an awesome guy and were taken way too soon.

July 21, 2013

todd reinert

July 21, 2013

I first met Justin when I was eleven years old. At the old Torrance Little League baseball fields on 235th st. The first time I stepped in the batters box it was trying to catch lightning in a bottle. Then a couple of years later I thought he was going to hit me in the head but the ball just hooked right in for a strike, just like Randy Johnson did to John Kruk. And if that wasn't scary enough...try being his catcher.

Justin was quite a character growing up on the field, always cracking jokes or razzing a teammate. He always kept the team in good spirits no matter what the situation. It was an honor to know him and play baseball with a future major leaguer. Rest in peace Justin.

Justin Wells

July 21, 2013

Prayers and condolences to the family, friends and baseball teams Justin played for. May he rest in peace with God and pitching for God team the Halos.

Chris Andries

July 21, 2013

It was sad to hear that Justin had passed away. We have fond memories of the the South Bay Sharks winter baseball and traveling with the team. God bless his wife and sons. And that he is looking down on them and protecting them.
Sincere condolences
Phil, Janet and his catcher on the sharks Ryan Klepper

July 21, 2013

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