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Robert E. "Bob" Miller
of Binghamton
Robert E. "Bob" Miller, 87, went home to the Lord on Monday, October 6, 2008, at his home after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mary Miller; brothers, George and Edward Miller; sisters, Beatrice Black, Ann Limner, and Marie Devanney. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Margaret "Rita" (Marini) Miller, Binghamton; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Sue Ellen (Serbin) Miller, Chenango Bridge; one daughter, Luann Miller, Hillsborough, N.J.; three grandchildren, Mary Rachel Miller and Elizabeth Ann Miller, Chenango Bridge, and Robert Miller, Hillsborough, N.J.; one sister, Kay Morello, Binghamton; also several nieces and nephews. Bob was an Army veteran of WWII serving in the European Theatre with the 88th Infantry Division. He was a retired employee of IBM in Owego, a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, and was an avid golfer and a loyal Yankee fan.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 8:45 a.m. at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y. and continue at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco & Son Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Bob's memory to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13850 or to St. Mary's Refurbishing Fund, 37 Fayette St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. The family would like to thank the staff of Lourdes Hospice for their loving care and wonderful help.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2008.

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Helen Lee

October 11, 2008

Dear Mrs Miller, Tony and Luanne. I remember Mr Miller with wonderful fond memories . My prayers are with you and your families. Helen (LISI) Lee

Rose Crane

October 11, 2008

Dear Rita and family.... So sorry to hear the passing of Bob.I remember how close you two were, and I certainly remember what a great and funny guy Bob was. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong... Love, Rose Crane

Roseann Kuti

October 10, 2008

We were so very sorry to hear this sad news but think of it as a better place for him to be right now: no worries, no fears and lots of golf!

We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Roseann, Steve, Stephanie & Stephen Kuti

Marianna Samiani

October 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Gennett White

October 9, 2008

Rita, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have such wonderful memories of holidays with your family and ours. I hope those memories are of comfort to you. We love y'all.

October 9, 2008

Our sincere condolences to Rita, Anthony, Luann, and to Kay Morello. May you always be comforted by beautiful memories of him. Sincerely, The Frank J. Muscatello Family (former Columbia Avenue residents)

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