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ROBERT WILLIS BRIERLY MILLER

1941 - 2018

ROBERT WILLIS BRIERLY MILLER

1941 - 2018

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1941

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2018

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ROBERT MILLER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 11, 2018.

MILLER
ROBERT WILLIS BRIERLY
Passed away at Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh on February 7, 2018 at age 76. Born November 7, 1941, to J. Clyde Miller Jr. and Helen Evelyn Upton Miller, he graduated from Homestead High School in Homestead, PA., and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon WV. A Navy Veteran, his service in the Pacific Theater started in the Tonkin Gulf, Vietnam and ended in the Strait of Taiwan on the Destroyer Escort USS Bridget. Bob used to joke that his radar "shack" was so small, that two candy bar wrappers would obscure the radar screen! Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves a brother, J. Clyde Miller III (Jay) (Joyce Dodge); nephew, J. Clyde Miller IV (Todd) (Karen Roura Miller); niece, Kerry Miller Beck, (Robert J. Beck); grandnieces, Lyndsey Miller and Callie Beck; grandnephews, Ryan Beck and Nathan Miller; and a host of friends in Pittsburgh and Van Buren Bay/Point, NY. His sunny disposition only wavered with a Penguins loss. He was genuinely nice to everyone, whether delivering parts for Bearings, Inc.,where he was employed for many years, or enjoying summer beach time at Van Buren throughout his life. People were always happy to be around him, but still guarded their cheeseburgers in his company. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to his favorite place on earth "Van Buren Bay". Memorial Fund or Beautification Fund, VBB Association Inc., box 210, Dunkirk, NY 14048. A memorial service will be announced at a later date

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Betsy Price

February 4, 2024

Sure miss you buddy. Geczi is with you. Love you always,

bruce barclay

February 4, 2024

It's only been 6 years since we said goodbye to our "cookie monster" friend. You just can't say enough about what a great human being he was while here on earth. The streets of Van Buren point and Bay still miss his "exercise" walks and his always smiling face. God bless my friend.

Bruce Barclay

February 4, 2023

I can't believe it will be 5 years since are great friend passed away. I hope that in this time you have had many "Totties" with my mom. I remember singing "stairway to heaven" (not very well) in my basement on many a night while having a few beverages. Sweet times with a special friend.

John Capuano

February 25, 2018

Very saddened to hear the news of "Bo's" passing. I have read many here describe him as a gentle giant...I have to say that is the best way for me to also describe him. I met Bo as a kid visiting my dad at work (Bearings Inc)...I loved visiting that place. So many great friends of my father there and especially Bo. He would always have a smile, a kind word...ask how you were doing. He always made me laugh and I would rarely leave without requesting his impersonation of cars flying by on Kennywood Blvd (he would throw a big rig in there every once in a while!). I remember him teaching me the phonetic alphabet...he wrote it down on a piece of paper for me. I kept that piece of paper for years and learned it after much practice. When I would show up at BI he would challenge me by calling out random letters asking in return their phonetic counterpart! Rest in Peace Bo!

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Tom Shean

February 19, 2018

We met Bobby thru Charlie & Jane Feightner. We always enjoyed seeing him at Van Buren Point/Bay. He was always so friendly & sweet to talk to when we were visiting. He always had a smile and something funny to talk about. Our deepest sympathy to his family and may he rest in peace. Tom, Patty, Caitlin & Carly Shean

robert geczi

February 13, 2018

my husband bob geczi worked with bob at bearings inc. after my husband's departure from bearings he always wondered what happened to bob miller. finally after a few years they found each other and were able to extend their friendship having lunches with their friend betsy. i was so shocked to be reading the sunday paper and finding his name there. we are sending our deepest condolences to his family. please let us know when the memorial will be.

Paul Cambria

February 13, 2018

Igor a most beautiful gentle soul spent many nights with him at VB we lost a gentle giant

Bruce Barclay

February 13, 2018

Over the years Bobby had many "AKA's". Uncle Bob, cookie monster, Igor (or egor) and most importantly cherished friend.
We will certainly miss his smiling face around the point and bay but at least he has left us with fantastic memories.
When God finished creating Bobby he probably sat back and said "Solid Gold" I created a winner.
God bless you my cherished friend and may God bless and watch over your family and friends.

Heather Smith

February 12, 2018

Uncle Bob, my godfather, was such a blessing in my life. Not a Birthday, Christmas, Or anniversary went by without a thoughtful card received and a loving message inside. He gave everything he could freely without asking for anything in return, except maybe a few pictures of the ones he loved. I will always lovingly remember his frequent visits, his comic relief, our lunch dates to Wendy's, his laughter, and his smile. When I spoke to him last week on the phone, I felt compelled to tell him what an incredible influence he had on my life, how much I appreciated him, and that I loved him dearly. Thank you God for giving us that last conversation to remember and for choosing such a special, humble, loving person to be my godfather. ❤

February 11, 2018

Rest in peace Bobby. Van Buren Point and Van Buren Bay won't be the same without you.
Marcia Macey

The last lunch get together. ❤

Betsy Price

February 11, 2018

I extend my deepest condolences to the family. Bob was one of my longest, most sincere friends from our working days at Bearings, Inc. I feel blessed to have known him and honored to be a friend. RIP my buddy....

Robert Eckbreth

February 11, 2018

Sympathy to the Miller family.

Nikki Ambrose

February 11, 2018

Tom and I send our sympathy to Bob's entire family. The two of us looked forward to spending time with Bob ever since we moved to Pittsburgh. Bob and Tom shared many special times together from the days of the Beach Patrol to the present. We will miss this gentle man.

Carole Kane

February 11, 2018

Deepest sympathy and prayers for family and friends. He always had a big Hello and smile for everyone. Bobby will be missed.

William Voelp

February 11, 2018

My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Bob was a fantastic friend and will be dearly missed.

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