Andrew "Andy" Miller, of Jupiter, Florida, a former Westerleigh resident, died on August 4, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born to Andrew Thomas and Catherine (Ivers) Miller of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and lived most of his life on Staten Island. He was 89.
Andy was a graduate of the 1950 class of Fort Hamilton High School and from there immediately enrolled in the US Marines where he graduated from Paris Island in 1951 and served his country during the Korean War, thereafter, being honorably discharged. A bond of which that was life long for him and his fellow USMC brothers. OORAH!
Upon Andy's return from the Korean conflict, he was employed by New York Telephone, where he worked his way through the ranks for the next thirty years, winning various awards related to his work and service at New York Telephone. During Andy's career he volunteered in many community outreach activities, such as the New York Telephone Community Outreach Committee, the American Cancer Society fundraising drives, and other charitable causes. Andy retired from the Staten Island office as the Manager of the Installation and Repair Department in 1988.
In 1965 he met his wife, Patricia Miller (nee Murray) whom he shared a thirty-two-year marriage with until her death in 1999. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed vacationing on various cruises as well as Disney World and other Florida locations. Upon retirement, they settled in Jupiter, Florida, where Andy remained for the past twenty- two years.
In 2003, Andy met his second wife, Jacqueline Kelly Miller, whom he married in 2005. They traveled the world and enjoying their remaining years with one another until Jackie's passing in early 2020.
Andy is survived by his loving sister Virginia (Richard) Sullivan, his children, Patrick (Rita) Miller, Maureen (Robert) McFeeley and Andrew (Brian Carchedi) Miller as well as his eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dear friends Michael and Irene Whalen of Jupiter, who brought Andy great joy and comfort during his illness.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Trustbridge Hospice of Jupiter as well as the Brookdale in Tequesta for the care provided to Andy. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness during this time may do so by donating to Stephen Seller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Andy's name.
Friends may call at Matthew Funeral Home, Staten Island, New York on Friday, August 6, 2021 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Family Church on Watchogue Road on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00AM with internment in Resurrection Cemetery immediately following.
Andy was a graduate of the 1950 class of Fort Hamilton High School and from there immediately enrolled in the US Marines where he graduated from Paris Island in 1951 and served his country during the Korean War, thereafter, being honorably discharged. A bond of which that was life long for him and his fellow USMC brothers. OORAH!
Upon Andy's return from the Korean conflict, he was employed by New York Telephone, where he worked his way through the ranks for the next thirty years, winning various awards related to his work and service at New York Telephone. During Andy's career he volunteered in many community outreach activities, such as the New York Telephone Community Outreach Committee, the American Cancer Society fundraising drives, and other charitable causes. Andy retired from the Staten Island office as the Manager of the Installation and Repair Department in 1988.
In 1965 he met his wife, Patricia Miller (nee Murray) whom he shared a thirty-two-year marriage with until her death in 1999. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed vacationing on various cruises as well as Disney World and other Florida locations. Upon retirement, they settled in Jupiter, Florida, where Andy remained for the past twenty- two years.
In 2003, Andy met his second wife, Jacqueline Kelly Miller, whom he married in 2005. They traveled the world and enjoying their remaining years with one another until Jackie's passing in early 2020.
Andy is survived by his loving sister Virginia (Richard) Sullivan, his children, Patrick (Rita) Miller, Maureen (Robert) McFeeley and Andrew (Brian Carchedi) Miller as well as his eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dear friends Michael and Irene Whalen of Jupiter, who brought Andy great joy and comfort during his illness.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Trustbridge Hospice of Jupiter as well as the Brookdale in Tequesta for the care provided to Andy. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness during this time may do so by donating to Stephen Seller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Andy's name.
Friends may call at Matthew Funeral Home, Staten Island, New York on Friday, August 6, 2021 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Family Church on Watchogue Road on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00AM with internment in Resurrection Cemetery immediately following.
Andrew "Andy" Miller, of Jupiter, Florida, a former Westerleigh resident, died on August 4, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born to Andrew Thomas and Catherine (Ivers) Miller of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and lived most of his life on Staten Island. He was 89.
Andy was a graduate of the 1950 class of Fort Hamilton High School and from there immediately enrolled in the US Marines where he graduated from Paris Island in 1951 and served his country during the Korean War, thereafter, being honorably discharged. A bond of which that was life long for him and his fellow USMC brothers. OORAH!
Upon Andy's return from the Korean conflict, he was employed by New York Telephone, where he worked his way through the ranks for the next thirty years, winning various awards related to his work and service at New York Telephone. During Andy's career he volunteered in many community outreach activities, such as the New York Telephone Community Outreach Committee, the American Cancer Society fundraising drives, and other charitable causes. Andy retired from the Staten Island office as the Manager of the Installation and Repair Department in 1988.
In 1965 he met his wife, Patricia Miller (nee Murray) whom he shared a thirty-two-year marriage with until her death in 1999. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed vacationing on various cruises as well as Disney World and other Florida locations. Upon retirement, they settled in Jupiter, Florida, where Andy remained for the past twenty- two years.
In 2003, Andy met his second wife, Jacqueline Kelly Miller, whom he married in 2005. They traveled the world and enjoying their remaining years with one another until Jackie's passing in early 2020.
Andy is survived by his loving sister Virginia (Richard) Sullivan, his children, Patrick (Rita) Miller, Maureen (Robert) McFeeley and Andrew (Brian Carchedi) Miller as well as his eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dear friends Michael and Irene Whalen of Jupiter, who brought Andy great joy and comfort during his illness.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Trustbridge Hospice of Jupiter as well as the Brookdale in Tequesta for the care provided to Andy. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness during this time may do so by donating to Stephen Seller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Andy's name.
Friends may call at Matthew Funeral Home, Staten Island, New York on Friday, August 6, 2021 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Family Church on Watchogue Road on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00AM with internment in Resurrection Cemetery immediately following.
Andy was a graduate of the 1950 class of Fort Hamilton High School and from there immediately enrolled in the US Marines where he graduated from Paris Island in 1951 and served his country during the Korean War, thereafter, being honorably discharged. A bond of which that was life long for him and his fellow USMC brothers. OORAH!
Upon Andy's return from the Korean conflict, he was employed by New York Telephone, where he worked his way through the ranks for the next thirty years, winning various awards related to his work and service at New York Telephone. During Andy's career he volunteered in many community outreach activities, such as the New York Telephone Community Outreach Committee, the American Cancer Society fundraising drives, and other charitable causes. Andy retired from the Staten Island office as the Manager of the Installation and Repair Department in 1988.
In 1965 he met his wife, Patricia Miller (nee Murray) whom he shared a thirty-two-year marriage with until her death in 1999. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed vacationing on various cruises as well as Disney World and other Florida locations. Upon retirement, they settled in Jupiter, Florida, where Andy remained for the past twenty- two years.
In 2003, Andy met his second wife, Jacqueline Kelly Miller, whom he married in 2005. They traveled the world and enjoying their remaining years with one another until Jackie's passing in early 2020.
Andy is survived by his loving sister Virginia (Richard) Sullivan, his children, Patrick (Rita) Miller, Maureen (Robert) McFeeley and Andrew (Brian Carchedi) Miller as well as his eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dear friends Michael and Irene Whalen of Jupiter, who brought Andy great joy and comfort during his illness.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Trustbridge Hospice of Jupiter as well as the Brookdale in Tequesta for the care provided to Andy. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express an act of kindness during this time may do so by donating to Stephen Seller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Andy's name.
Friends may call at Matthew Funeral Home, Staten Island, New York on Friday, August 6, 2021 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Family Church on Watchogue Road on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00AM with internment in Resurrection Cemetery immediately following.
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