Sean Miller

Sean Miller
Sean P. Miller of New Hartford, CT passed away on the afternoon of July 11, 2025, at age 57, following a valiant and protracted battle with colon cancer. Sean is survived by his mother Katheryn Wall and his stepfather Thomas F. Wall Jr. of New Hartford, his younger brother Timothy A. Miller, who resides in California with his wife Nicole and two children, Jackson and Morgan; his cousin Jeffrey Brent of Ware, New Hampshire; and his fiancée, Jennifer Caine of New Hartford, and her daughters Caitlin Van Mil and her husband Bryan of East Windsor; and Colleen Beechinor and her husband Seth, of Harwinton; and numerous extended family and dear friends. Ms. Caine is the love of Sean's life and has been his steadfast companion for over a decade, and a patient and devoted caregiver throughout his years of cancer care.
Sean is predeceased by his father, Joe L. Miller, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida; and his uncle, M. Peter Brent, of New York.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Sean was a fascinating and unique individual. No one in his circle of friends and family is aware of anyone remotely comparable. He was generous, brilliant, and kind, and had a lasting impact on many people in a quiet, unassuming way.
Sean grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a gifted student. His brilliance and curiosity drove him to a triple major in mathematics, computer science, and economics at Duke University, where he also continued his study of Greek and Roman history. Following school, Sean pursued various entrepreneurial endeavors before moving to New York City and working in the World Trade Center as an analyst for Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Japan, where he analyzed and traded derivatives.
In order to be close to his mother, Sean subsequently moved to Connecticut and became a paralegal with the law firm Wall, Wall & Frauenhofer. Sean was passionate about his work in the legal field and was known in the local legal community as a meticulous and knowledgeable paralegal specializing in probate. However, earning money was never his driving motivation. His Catholic faith and innate goodness called him to direct his gifts toward improving the lives of others.
Sean was a voracious student of many disciplines but also an eager and talented teacher. While living in New York in the late-1990s he volunteered to teach technology skills to the computer-illiterate of Manhattan's Lower East Side. Upon moving to Connecticut, he volunteered as a tutor at Northwestern Connecticut Community College where he would help any student that needed assistance. His patience and encouragement are remembered by those he helped in math, English, and computer skills (ranging from basic algebra to differential equations). Some of his students at NCCC credit Sean with their ability to earn master's degrees, scholarships, and jobs at prestigious technology and finance firms. One went on to be an adjunct professor at New England universities. Many of his close friends and family were unaware of the impact that Sean had on so many students or that in 2007, NCCC awarded him with the Academic Skills Center Volunteer Tutoring Award.
With a deep knowledge of history and politics, Sean was quick to point out the foolishness and insanity of both political parties. While his politics skewed libertarian, he was quick to skewer the moral and political inconsistency of all politicians. His intellectual honesty and open-mindedness made Sean an engaging and challenging discussion partner regarding the news of the day.
Sean's attitude during his multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy reminds us that no matter how challenging life may become, grace and positivity can bring light to the darkest times. He took comfort in his Catholic faith and was thankful for what he had rather than what he didn't. Sean was sincere when he thanked the Lord that "at least part" of his liver was functioning.
We are confident that on Friday afternoon Sean abided by Psalm 100: "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
Calling hours will be held at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Rd., New Hartford, on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 3 Church St. N., New Hartford, at 11am Friday, July 18, 2025 with burial to follow immediately at the Village Cemetery. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.