Stanley Z. Miller

We sadly announce the passing of our adored and beloved father Stanley Z. Miller on April 22nd, 2024, just one month shy of his 92nd birthday. He was the bedrock of our family; smart, kind, generous and caring, and his presence, smile and voice will be sorely missed. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and still loved cream soda to the end. He was the proud son of Louis and Ruth Miller and continued his father's legacy owning and operating a children's sleepwear factory, always generously gifting bundles of sleepwear to newborns near and far. He was married to his beloved wife Lois for 56 years, who predeceased him in 2014. He raised his three loving (and need we say luckiest) daughters in the West End, where we built more wonderful memories than one could ever imagine, including tissue box castles, bicycle rides to breakfast, basement and backyard cast parties, and photographs galore.
He proudly accepted a proclamation from the Mayor of Allentown on his 90th birthday as the Mayor of Muhlenberg Street - where he resided and cherished his forever home for over 56 years. He loved opera, theatre, playing (and later watching) tennis and golf, football and basketball from his den chair, and loved all of his wayward adopted cats, especially Pumpkin.
Stan is survived by his three heartbroken daughters Cynthia Beth Miller, Sharon Gail Miller Trackman and Lara Jill Miller, and their partners/spouse Richard Graefe, Marc Trackman and Reed Armstrong. He will be remembered fondly by all his ol' theatre pals, friends, and relatives. Thank you to Sylvia, who provided him wonderful care during his final year.
In lieu of any flowers, please do consider donating to www.theaftd.org which would honor our mom and his beloved wife Lois, or donate to your local library, school, arts program, or community theatre. Donate blood if you can, as he was a very grateful recipient of all those pints!
Remember him tenderly when you go see a Broadway musical or opera - he loved singing and had a magnificent voice. If you play tennis or golf - think of him as you play. Think of him when you read a novel or do a crossword puzzle, he loved doing both! When you have a lunch date with ol' pals, know that that's what he enjoyed most. Consider donating to a cat rescue, or adopt and love a cat forever. Maybe name him Stanley. Visit Trexler Park he loved it there. Look up and think of him, not with a tear, but with a smile. Help save democracy and fight against anti-semitism, as he wanted to see a better, safer world left behind for his girls. Nothing will be the same without him. He was a prized, appreciated and loved father, husband, son, uncle, cousin, neighbor, friend, boss, colleague, thespian. He will surely be missed. Remember him always as we shall, with a twinkle in his eye, smiling for eternity. XOXO
Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.