Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 05/Apr/2023
184.88.213.148
Gerald D. "Jerry" Miller Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday,
March 30, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a brief
illness. Born in Newburgh, N.Y., the son of the late Gerald
and Louise (Pittz) Miller Sr., he graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1960. Jerry worked as an iron worker in the
New York City area for many years. He served in the U.S.
Navy from 1962-1965 part of the time aboard the USS
Saratoga. He was the past commander of the former
VanDeeLoo-Miller American Legion Post #1022. Jerry is
survived by his longtime companion of over 30 years, Gail
Mogul; and his cousins, Judy Pittz Albert and Eugene Pittz.
Jerry was known for his wit and humor evidenced by one of
his last quotes "I'm an uncomplicated man who is going to
die from complications." His family wishes to thank the
Albany Medical staff, especially B-2-ICU and the Red Team
staff at the Albany VA Hospital. Relatives and friends are
invited to visit on Tuesday, April 11, from 4-6 p.m. in the
Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 12,
at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 391 Delaware
Ave., Albany. Interment will follow in Our Lady Help of
Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Food Pantries for the Capital District, 32
Essex St., Albany, NY, 12206. Online condolences may be
offered at www.danielkeenanfuneralhome.com
Gerald D. "Jerry" Miller Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday,
March 30, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a brief
illness. Born in Newburgh, N.Y., the son of the late Gerald
and Louise (Pittz) Miller Sr., he graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1960. Jerry worked as an iron worker in the
New York City area for many years. He served in the U.S.
Navy from 1962-1965 part of the time aboard the USS
Saratoga. He was the past commander of the former
VanDeeLoo-Miller American Legion Post #1022. Jerry is
survived by his longtime companion of over 30 years, Gail
Mogul; and his cousins, Judy Pittz Albert and Eugene Pittz.
Jerry was known for his wit and humor evidenced by one of
his last quotes "I'm an uncomplicated man who is going to
die from complications." His family wishes to thank the
Albany Medical staff, especially B-2-ICU and the Red Team
staff at the Albany VA Hospital. Relatives and friends are
invited to visit on Tuesday, April 11, from 4-6 p.m. in the
Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 12,
at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 391 Delaware
Ave., Albany. Interment will follow in Our Lady Help of
Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Food Pantries for the Capital District, 32
Essex St., Albany, NY, 12206. Online condolences may be
offered at 