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John Arthur Miller, Sr., age 79, of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Eastern Niagara Hospital at Newfane. Born January 3, 1932 in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Riedell) Miller.. John graduated from Lockport Senior High School in 1951. He married Rosemary Moje October 16, 1951 in Bel Air, Maryland. John served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1955 on the USS Tidewater in the Atlantic Fleet. He retired in 1995 from Niagara County Water District. He previously worked at Frontier Stone in Lockport for 16 years. John was an avid hunter and AKC Golden Retriever dog breeder. John was also known for his stone masonry particularly the stone work that he did at his home both inside and out on Ewings Road. He was a member of the Niagara County Historical Society, Newfane Historical Society and a life member of the Newfane American Legion #0873. He is a member of St. Brendan's On The Lake Newfane Site formerly St. Bridget's R. C. Church since 1958. He was a former president of the Holy Name Society at St. Bridget's R. C. Church.. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary. Dear father of John A. (Deborah) Miller, Jr. of Lockport, Mary Ann Miller of Lockport, David Miller of Burt, Joseph (Nancy) Miller of King George, VA, Janet Miller Federspiel of Lockport, Charles (Laurie) Miller of Boones Mill, VA, Annette Louise of Wilson, Michael (Cathy) Miller of Lockport, Theresa (Michael) Evans of Morganton, NC, Clarence (Hope) Miller of Niagara Falls, NY, Wallace (Leah) Miller of Coopers Mill, AZ, Helen (Brian) Cox of Springfield, IL and Rosemary (James) Larkin of Lockport, NY. Brother of the late David "Bubs" Miller and Lillian Westcott. Brother-in-law of Roy Westcott of Lockport. 38 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews also survive him.. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM from St. Brendan's On the Lake, Newfane Site, 3455 Ewings Road, Lockport, NY 14094 with the Reverend Robert Wozniak officiating. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or to the Newfane American Legion #0873.. Please visit www.sherriefuneralhome.com to sign guest register.
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1932 - 2017 (85 years)