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LEWIS MILLER

1928 - 2024

BORN

1928

DIED

2024

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LEWIS MILLER Obituary

MILLER--Lewis Ames, who dedicated his life to family, to elevating those less fortunate than himself, and to improving the quality of medical care worldwide, passed away at home in Manhattan on December 28, 2024. Lew was born in Brooklyn in 1928. It was there he met the love of his life, Jean (nee Chandler), with whom he traveled the world and raised Dave, Kathy and several charismatic boxers. Lew and Jean settled in Darien, CT. Lew and Jean returned to New York City for their later years, and Lew was at Jean's side when she passed away in 2015. He is survived by his daughter Kathryn, his son David and daughter-in-law Nina, two grandsons and two great-grandchildren, as well as the three children and two grandchildren of his dear twin brother Sandy. Lew was a proud graduate of Princeton University. He maintained a strong relationship with his classmates and the larger Princeton community, serving for five years as chair of Princeton's alumni education programs and multiple times as president of his beloved Class of '49. Two services to celebrate Lew's life will be held. One in New York City on February 7, 2025 at 1pm at Christ Church NYC located at 524 Park Avenue at 60th Street and the second in Darien, CT on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1pm in the First Congregational Church, 14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT. The service on Friday February 7th at 1 pm EST can be live streamed using this link: https://youtube.com/live/gKcPnHgzNKE?feature=share. Contributions in his memory may be made to Helping Immigrants Thrive online through: https://www.paypal.com/US/ fundraiser/charity/4601712

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Brenda Rosen

January 8, 2025

Lew was a steadfast supporter of our work with the unhoused in NYC. We learned from Lew. He asked insightful questions and demanded thorough and thoughtful responses. We grew closer, professionally and personally. Judith Rosenfeld joined his board and worked with Lew to advance his goals to help undocumented women and children.

On a personal note, Lew called me when one of my parents passed and he brought a smile to my face and left me feeling loved and grateful. I will never forget that conversation.

My Breaking Ground colleagues and I will always have a deep affection for and enduring respect and admiration for Lew. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on many of us, personally.

May his memory forever be a blessing.

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Feb

7

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Christ Church NYC

524 Park Avenue at 60th Street, New York City, NY

Feb

8

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

First Congregational Church

14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT

Funeral services provided by:

John Krtil Funeral Home; Yorkville Funeral Service, Inc. - New York

1297 1st Avenue, New York City, NY 10021

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