Richard W. Miller, 86 of Attica, passed away on Wednesday December 25, 2013 at his home. He was born October 1, 1928 in Varysburg to the late Arthur M. (Helen Schiltz) Miller. Mr. Miller retired in 1990 from Wyoming Correctional Facility as a Lieutenant where he was President of Retiree’s Chapter 82 and a member of CSEA Union. Dick was a member of the Attica Fire Department for more than 50 years and Firemen’s Exempt having held many offices in the department. He was a member of SS. Joachim and Anne Parish, a 4th degree Wyoming County Knights of Columbus #2240 Attica, a school bus driver for 49 years, former Mayor and Village Board Member in Attica. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth A. (Willard) Miller who passed on July 19, 2011, son Donald Miller in 1995, brothers Edward G. and Charles A. Miller, sister Genevieve Almeter.
Mr. Miller is survived by his children David R. (JoAnn) Miller of Allegany; Daniel W. (Brenda) Miller of Batavia; Susan H. Duncan of Dalton, MA; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday December 29, 2013 from 3 to 7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday December 30, 2013 at SS. Joachim and Anne Parish 50 East Avenue in Attica, NY 14011. He will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wyoming County Knights of Columbus #2240 27 Main St. Attica, NY 14011 or to the Attica Fire Department 11 Water St. Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
