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Roger Miner Obituary
Paul Silver, a federal prosecutor who once clerked for Miner, says Miner died of heart failure Saturday at his Hudson, N.Y., home.
Miner was appointed to the federal bench in Albany in 1981 by Reagan. He was elevated to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 1985. He took senior status in 1997.
His wife, Jacqueline, recalled that he was not chosen for a spot on the Supreme Court after telling the administration that he supported a woman's right to have an abortion. She says afterward that he said he answered the question directly because his reputation was too big a price to pay for a seat on the Supreme Court.
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Vincent Sanzone
February 22, 2012
Judge Miner was my night professor at New York Law School for advanced federal criminal procedure in 1988. In three years of law school he was one of the best, his love of criminal law showed and he conveyed that love to his students. Although at the time a federal circuit judge, he was humble and passionate about teaching. Thanks Judge Miner for calling on me every class to recite the facts of the case law reading material. You recognized my love for criminal law, and you were right. Thanks Judge, a job well done. Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr., Esq. Elizabeth, New Jersey
Linda
February 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Miner family. Please find relief from your pain and sorrow in prayer. God comforts the mourning. Isaiah 61:2
Kris Roddy
February 21, 2012
I wanted to express my condolences to the Miner family during this very difficult time. Even in my limited time knowing the judge it was clear
that he was a very thoughtful man who obviously thought the world of his family and I am sure he will be missed.
Thomas Forrest
February 21, 2012
My condolences to Judge Miners family.I had the privlege of appearing before Judge Miner many years ago in protracted trials in New York Supreme Court and in the Northern District.I found Judge Miner to be wise,considerate of all and possessing a quiet sense of humor that helped everyone get through the day. I have known many fine Judges in my forty plus years of practice and I certainly would rank Judge Miner right at the top.
Thomas J. Forrest Esq.
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David Hayes
February 21, 2012
To Judge Miner's family and extended court family, our deepest sypmathies and condolences. David R. Hayes, Buffalo, New York, 1989 Term.
February 21, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE JACQUELINE 2COR 1:3 BLESSED BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,THE FATHER OF TENDER MERICES AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT.
February 21, 2012
To the the family of Judge Miner - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
February 20, 2012
To the family of Judge Minor:
My sincere condolences on your great loss. I served on the jury of the District Court in 1984-85. I will always remember Judge Minor's wisdom, kindness, and compassion to all.
Ann Diamond
Latham, NY
February 20, 2012
Psalms 37 and 73.
February 20, 2012
TO THE FAMILY OF ROGER J. MINER, I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TIME,PLEASE FIND COMFORT AT DANIEL 12:2,3 &LUKE 7:11-17.AW.HOUSTON,TX.
February 20, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of loss, may all his memories stay close to your heart! Psalms 46:1 Lynn
Tanisha
February 20, 2012
I never knew him, but I can tell from his obituary that he stood up for his beliefs regardless of if it would affect his job or not. My grandmother always told me that being able to live with oneself is what makes a person successful.
I can tell that Mr. Miner may not have been proud of every decision he made in his life, but I know he was able to live with himself and his mistakes because he trusted God, and people to forgive him above all else. What a remarkable legacy for any human being to leave behind. May God comfort the family during this time of bereavement.
February 20, 2012
My thoughts turn to those who survive him.
susan frank
February 20, 2012
My sincere condolences to his entire family. Roger was a friend of mine in High School and college. I'll never forget his advice "don't take any wooden nickles". Susan Berman Frank an ardent Democrat
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