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Bobby Miller Obituary
Bobby "Bo" Miller passed away at 64 years young on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, FL, leaving his family and friends with heavy hearts.
Bobby was one of four siblings raised in Billerica, MA where he spent a significant portion of his childhood in the hockey rink. He was offered a full scholarship to UNH where he still holds the record for most points scored in a season. Bobby's years playing professional hockey took him throughout the US and Europe. At only 19 years old he was a member of the 1976 US Olympic Hockey team at Innsbruck, before going on to play for the Boston Bruins, Colorado Rockies, and the LA Kings, as well as for Finnish and Swiss hockey teams.
While hockey was a big part of his life, that is not what defined him. He had an incredibly sharp wit and was quick to laugh. He was an avid gardener and connoisseur of lawn maintenance. Many a friendship was forged upon a shared love of music and live shows. He loved to go fishing on Martha's Vineyard where he spent summers with his family and friends, engaging in one form of debauchery or another. He enjoyed golfing with his sons and lovingly destroying his daughter in a friendly game of Cribbage. He had an affinity for his dogs which were always poorly trained. He loved his children, whose training was only slightly better, with all his heart.
Bobby is survived by his children Meghan, Shawn, and Jake, and his siblings Mary Ellen Crosby and Paul Miller. The Miller clan is incredibly grateful to his companion, Juliana Apollonia, who cared for him in his last few weeks. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert Miller and Katherine O'Meara Miller, and his sister Maureen.
Upon his death, his children donated his brain and spinal cord tissue to BU's CTE Center, a research center investigating the long-term impacts of repetitive brain trauma in athletes.
It was Bobby's wish to have his final resting place be between the Cape and Martha's Vineyard as he never felt more at peace than when he was at sea. This will take place at a future date, when loved ones can gather safely. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to BU's CTE Center. We also kindly ask that you listen to "Moonlight Mile" by the Rolling Stones and remember him. It was one of his favorites.
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Jen A
February 1, 2025
Bobby was an incredible guy...so sorry ..just reading this now...rest easy Bobby
Al Sims
October 5, 2024
Bo was my partner in crime on the road with the Bruins he had a quick wit and always had me laughing. We should have wrote a book on our time together but we would have had to put it in the fiction section since no one would believe our stories. Bo lives on in my memory and will always be with me thank God for Bo.
Karen Wolcott
October 5, 2023
I continue to remember Bobby for his kindness, generosity, and dry sense of humor. Not only was Bobby a pro on ice, but he gave my father a challenge on the golf course, too.
Mike Cascella
February 12, 2023
Bob was an incredibly kind man. In 1982 I had a mishap at the Springfield Civic Center after an Indians game, ending up in the trainer's room. He visited me there and said to call the team if he could help.
Karen Wolcott
October 10, 2022
Bobby will always be remembered for his tenacity, strength, and athletic skill on the ice. Bobby will also be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness and generosity. Love, Karen Wolcott
Al Sims
May 9, 2021
So sorry to hear about Bobby I was his roommate his first 2 years in the league. He was a great player a great teammate and more importantly a great friend.
Al Sims
Wayne Holden
October 15, 2020
I was blessed to be Bobby's friend for the past 40 years. Bobby's wit and gift of gab endeared him to people of all ages. Bobby was always willing to help anyone who needed help.
I will miss fishing, talking sports, playing cribbage and listening to our favorite music. With his passing, I lost a piece of my heart - but I gained a part of his soul.
Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Milbury
October 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about Bobby. The obituary captured. He loved to laugh. He was a heckuva hockey player and a good teammate. Mike Milbury.
Tom
October 12, 2020
RIP Bobby
- T
October 11, 2020
Great fan of his in hockey. Nice guy!
Vicki Green
October 11, 2020
My husband died 2 years ago next month.CTE was his disease and it is insidious!! No one should have to watch their loved one go through this.Sympathies!!
Anita & Tom
October 9, 2020
What a wonderful neighbor you were! We had some good times with you! You have two wonderful children who have always loved you! You were a special person Bobby!
Anita & Tom
October 9, 2020
What a wonderful neighbor you were! We had some good times with you! You have two wonderful children who have always loved you! You were a special person Bobby!
Anita & Tom
October 9, 2020
What a wonderful neighbor you were! We had some good times with you! You have two wonderful children who have always loved you! You were a special person Bobby!
karen wolcott
October 9, 2020
I will always remember Bobby as an all-around great person who had that special something or that undefined "it" factor. Bobby was a superb athlete, but it was his kindness and generosity that was a stand-out. Bobby had a quick wit that was uniquely his. I feel so very fortunate to have shared many joyful times with Bobby.
Anita & Tom
October 9, 2020
What a wonderful neighbor you were! We had some good times with you! You have two wonderful children who have always loved you! You were a special person Bobby!
Ann Ross
October 9, 2020
Although we cousins didn’t get together often, I remember every visit to “Boston” as full of fun and great times. I was proud to call Bobbie my cousin and I know Nana and Grampy Ross were proud of him and all their American grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sending love and virtual hugs to the Millers and the family. We will plant a tree at the camp in the spring in his memory.
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