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Robert Miller, 90

Thu, 07/16/2020 - 13:46

Robert Miller, a lifelong Springs resident, died at home on Neck Path on June 30. He was 90 and had been ill for six months.

Mr. Miller maintained landscapes for Montauk Point State Park and at the estate of Dennistoun M. Bell overlooking Gardiner's Bay. He also cleaned and did maintenance work for the Springs Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon elder and member of the choir.

He was born on Nov. 3, 1929, to Jarvis Miller and Nancy Wood Miller. He attended the Springs School, and on Sept. 9, 1951, he married Marion Bennett Miller, who survives him. One daughter, Judy Miller of Springs, also survives, as do one niece and four great-nieces. Another daughter, Gail Murphy of Montauk, died in 2017. A brother, Howard Miller, and a sister, Connie Holtz, also died before him.

A graveside service and burial took place on July 7 at Green River Cemetery in Springs, the Rev. Linda Maconochie officiating. The family has suggested memorial contributions to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach 11978.

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