IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Albert W.
Miller
June 26, 1921 – March 1, 2009
Obituary
PROSPECT/WATERBURY– Albert W. Miller, 87, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1, 2009, at the Marathon Health Care Center.
Al was born June 26, 1921, in Naugatuck, the son of the late Albert and Rose (Walther) Miller, and resided most of his life in Waterbury. He was a 1939 graduate of Naugatuck High School. Following high school Al joined his father in running the family business, Al's Bake Shop in Naugatuck. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, completing Recruit Training School of Newport, RI and Cooks and Bakers School of Boston, MA. He Served in World War II as a first class baker. Upon discharge in 1946 Al received a letter of honor from president Trumann for his duties preformed during his time served. Furthering his education, he graduated from Wilton School of Cake Decorating and returned to the family bake shop for many years. Al also worked and retired from the Republican American Newspaper. After his retirements he worked for Minicucci's Men's Shop. He was a life member of the Wheeler Young VFW Post 201 in Waterbury and the B.P.O.E. # 265 Waterbury Lodge of Elk's. Al was a true gentleman and a proud patriot who loved and lived for his family.
He is survived by his sister Janis Scionti of Hingham, MA; a nephew, Peter Scionti and his wife Teresa of Prospect; a niece Sandra Halverson and her husband Wayne of Cohasset, MA; two great-nieces, Ashley Scionti and Amelia Zeghibe; and great-nephew Matthew Zeghibe. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Anthony Scionti & great-nephew Nicholas Scionti.
Funeral Services will take place on Saturday March 7, at 11:30 A.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St. Waterbury. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. Burial with military honors will follow in Grove Cemetery in Naugatuck. To submit an online condolence please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com
In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions can be sent to the Building Fund of the First Lutheran Church, 88 Cooke St. Waterbury, CT 06710.
Al was born June 26, 1921, in Naugatuck, the son of the late Albert and Rose (Walther) Miller, and resided most of his life in Waterbury. He was a 1939 graduate of Naugatuck High School. Following high school Al joined his father in running the family business, Al's Bake Shop in Naugatuck. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, completing Recruit Training School of Newport, RI and Cooks and Bakers School of Boston, MA. He Served in World War II as a first class baker. Upon discharge in 1946 Al received a letter of honor from president Trumann for his duties preformed during his time served. Furthering his education, he graduated from Wilton School of Cake Decorating and returned to the family bake shop for many years. Al also worked and retired from the Republican American Newspaper. After his retirements he worked for Minicucci's Men's Shop. He was a life member of the Wheeler Young VFW Post 201 in Waterbury and the B.P.O.E. # 265 Waterbury Lodge of Elk's. Al was a true gentleman and a proud patriot who loved and lived for his family.
He is survived by his sister Janis Scionti of Hingham, MA; a nephew, Peter Scionti and his wife Teresa of Prospect; a niece Sandra Halverson and her husband Wayne of Cohasset, MA; two great-nieces, Ashley Scionti and Amelia Zeghibe; and great-nephew Matthew Zeghibe. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Anthony Scionti & great-nephew Nicholas Scionti.
Funeral Services will take place on Saturday March 7, at 11:30 A.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St. Waterbury. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. Burial with military honors will follow in Grove Cemetery in Naugatuck. To submit an online condolence please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com
In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions can be sent to the Building Fund of the First Lutheran Church, 88 Cooke St. Waterbury, CT 06710.
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