Obituary of Emery B. Miller Sr.

EMERY B. MILLER SR. Latham- Emery B. Miller Sr., 83 of Latham, beloved husband of the late Helen Rose Belleville Miller, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Davidson and Margaret Ann (Espie) Miller. He was a Corporal in the United States Army serving from 1948 until 1952. After his discharge he was employed by General Electric in Schenectady. After becoming an apprentice in the printing industry and a member of local #259 he moved to Utica and helped organize Vick's Litho. Emery was the Union President for Graphic Communications International Union local #259 for over 32 years. Prior to the Union he was a five color pressman with Argus Greenwood for many years. He was the former President of the Albany, Schenectady, Utica and Poughkeepsie APTC Allied Label as well as Legislative Director for the State Allied Printing Council for many years. He was the recipient of the Samuel Gropers Award in 2010 for his patriotism to his union. In 1989 he was appointed to the board of CHP as an Advisory Committee Member to the Eastern New York Occupational Health Program by the Schenectady Area Labor Council and Vice-Chairman Eastern NY Council on Occupational Safety and Health. A Latham resident since 1966 he was a longtime communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. He was a life member of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, the American Legion Post 0229 in Utica and the Tri-City Labor Council. Emery was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his family. His passion for life was seen in everything he was involved with. His legacy was defined as an honest, caring, self-made man whose word was his bond. His sense of humor blended well with his personality. He stood up for all he believed in and was the voice of many to improve their life. Emery had a fundamental belief in a fair balance to ensure the companies he negotiated with success while ensuring fair wage and benefits for employees. His love for helping another human being in need will live forever in all who knew him. He simply was a generous soul who gave from the heart with honor. Survivors include his loving children Charles (Katharine) Miller of Gilford, NY, Emery B. (the late Deborah) Miller Jr. of Schenectady, Harry (Kimberly MD) Miller MD of Clifton Park, Michael (Darlene) Miller of East Greenbush and Sonya (Randy) McMillen of Latham, his sister Lillian S. Matejcak of Albany, brother Samuel Park Miller of New Ringgold Pa, his cherished grandchildren Ryan (Katherine) Miller, Michael (Jennifer) Miller, Sophia (Jimmy) Papoulis, Stephanie, (Joel Martinez) Miller, Joe (Jarysel) Miller, Lillian Miller, Emery Miller, Carson Miller, Cameron Miller, Thomas Miller and Timothy Miller, his adored great-grandchildren. Joel Martinez Jr, Madeleine Robert, Miles Miller, Sylvain Robert-Miller, Piper Papoulis, Claire Papoulis, Demitri Papoulis and Natalie Martinez. Emery is also survived by his brother-in-law Joseph (Phyllis) Belleville and sister-in-law Shirley Belleville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 9:00 am in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham with Rev. Geoffrey Burke officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, December 11, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment with military honors will be Tuesday December 15, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Due to cemetery floral regulations in lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Emery can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or click here www.woundedwarriorproject.org For directions, information, to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.