Marshall Miles
1952 - 2023
Marshall Miles
1952 - 2023
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BORN
1952
DIED
2023
Marshall Miles Obituary
Marshall was born on October 23, 1952 the son of the late Jackie and Lorraine Miles. He resided in Sharon for most of his life and was a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1971. Marshall went to broadcasting school after graduation. He then was on air at the High School radio station, broadcasting football games. He started his radio career at WGHQ in Kingston, New York as a disk jockey/ advertising sales and "spy in the sky" Traffic Reporter. He moved back to Sharon in 1993 as Operations Manager at WQQQ / Q103.
In 1997 Marshall became the Operations Manager at WKZE and continued in that role until 2002. He then started the Country's smallest NPR station at Robinhood Radio where he was President of Tri-State Communications/Robinhood Radio from 2002 until his passing. He was an integral part of the NWCT updating listeners on local news, key events, and critical weather updates. He also was a key part of charities in the area raising money for many causes.
Marshall is survived by his son Marc Miles and three grandchildren, Mia, Austin and Jackson Miles. Stepchildren, Robin Polacco, Karen Hutchings Martin, Jake and Sam Hutchings. Step grandchildren, Jordan and Chad Polacco, Mack, Molly, Will and Nate Hutchings and Miles Martin. Marshall is also survived by two brothers Mark Miles and Mitchell Miles. He was pre-deceased by a sister Milanne Miles.
Calling hours will be held on Friday July 7 from 4-7PM at the Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main Street in Sharon. Burial is private. A celebration of Marshall's life will be held at a later date to be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tri/State Publications Communications Inc., 67 Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Clinton Plaza
September 25, 2023
It seems like thousands of years ago, he was a neighbor and he'd take me up with him when he did the Spy-In-The-Sky traffic reports! Well that world is gone and his pretty incredible ride has come to an end!
Lisa Z
July 27, 2023
Marshall was a kind and wonderful man who served as a mentor for my son when he helped him launch a radio segment on Robinhood Radio when my son was still in high school. He will be missed by many.
Jim DeCarlo
July 27, 2023
I first met Miles when I worked at Silo Ridge golf course. I recently discovered him on Robinhood radio and listened to the Breakfast Club every morning for the last year or so. I knew he was sick and found out today that he has passed. So sad. I miss his voice and wit. I can't listen to the BBC in his place. The cruelest thing about life is that it must end. We passed a few emails in the last few months and I was praying for his recovery. My prayers went unanswered. RIP Marshall. I hope you knew how many people loved you. I am one of them.
"Jancie"
July 7, 2023
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Marshall in the early 90´s, at WQQQ in Lakeville. He taught me not only everything I know about radio, but how to play (and love) the game of golf, which we would do many days after the morning show was over. He was an amazingly talented yet humble, down-to-earth person, who will be missed more than he would ever have imagined. May he rest in peace, after his "job well done".
Sincerest condolences to the entire Miles family.
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Bergenty
July 7, 2023
Thinking of you, knowing how difficult the days will be ahead...our love and condolences to all
Paula & Gary
Stacy Mantel
July 6, 2023
The mornings are too quiet now. Everything to know about this tri-corner area, Marshall brought us in his ever positive, friendly voice. We were enlightened. The news and weather, chats with Pat, special guests connected us all. These small things become big things when they are gone. He was something special and we were lucky to have known him.
Victoria Perotti
June 30, 2023
Wonderful man who cared and did an amazing job bringing news and information to all.
Louise Coogan
June 30, 2023
My dear friend, Marshall truly taught me everything I know about radio broadcasting. We worked together as the first team for the new station WKZE and what a wild ride! Dale Jones and Warren Gregory, Judy Gregory and Ann Longly, Dave Leonard and a host of characters made WKZE an amazing community station.... but our leader was Marshall. His unique understanding of what matters, his skill at recording and broadcasting, his sandy yet smooth voice made the airwaves welcoming to all. I have countless stories of our adventures together from live remotes at car dealerships to baseball games to high school plays, WKZE and Marshall Miles was there!
My favorite story is the time we were recording an interview with then Governor Lowell Weicker and Harrison Salisbury for the NYTimes. We were in the stunning home of the station owners at a large dining room table seated were the Governor, Mr Salisbury and the interviewer for the times. Adjusting his chair to sit, Mr Weicker unknowingly unplugged his microphone from the master control under the table. With minutes to go before start time, Marshall looked at me, in my red silk dress and said "you gotta do this, now I can't get under the table, you have to plug him back in .. now." It was a time when Marshall was at his heaviest he surely could not get under the table. So I took off my black pumps and headed to the far end where I could possibly not be noticed ducking under the table. Then in ground commando form I crawled to the cord and reconnected. Marshall gave me the thumbs I retreated and nonchalantly stood up and walked back to my post. I loved that man.
I know he is peaceful and I hope he knows how much he is appreciated for immeasurable contribution. Good Speed old friend. xo SW
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