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Miller, Joan
WILTON, Conn. — Joan Elizabeth Miller (nee Farrell) was born in Indian Lake, N.Y. and died in Wilton, Conn. on April 7, 2022. She was 92 years old.
She was proud of her Irish heritage and her careers as a registered nurse and an elementary school teacher. Her verbal skills were legendary, and she loved music and dogs.
After graduating from Indian Lake Central School in 1947 and from The College of Saint Rose in Albany with a B.S. in nursing in 1951, she married William J. Miller Jr. in 1952 and moved with him to Binghamton, and later Armonk, N.Y., where he worked for IBM. They had four children, Michael Miller (Gail Ludin) of Indian Lake, N.Y., Kevin Miller (Alice Penrose) of Ann Arbor, Mich. Colleen Miller Rumsey (Stuart Rumsey) of Westport, Conn., and Brian Miller of Albany.
When her youngest child reached school age, Joan returned to work as a school nurse. She received a master’s degree in education from Manhattanville College, and became an elementary school teacher in the Byram Hills school district.
Following retirement in 1989, Joan and Bill moved to Norwalk, Conn. After rehabilitation from a fall in 2015, she entered the Brookdale of Wilton community. Joan was always appreciative of the kindness and caring of the Brookdale staff.
Joan is survived by her children, grandchildren, Ruth Miller (Andre Deckrow) of St. Paul, Minn., Erin Rumsey (Dane Mannina) of New Orleans, and Sean Rumsey of Westport, Conn.; and greatgrandchildren, Oscar Penrose Kobayashi Deckrow of St. Paul, Minn. and Marcus Aurelius Rumsey of New Orleans. She is also survived by one brother, Francis Brian Farrell of Indian Lake, N.Y.; and two sisters, Nancy Sargent of North Creek, N. Y. and Margaret Lofthouse of Venice, Fla. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Joan was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Helen Farrell; her brothers, Peter Farrell, Patrick Farrell, J. Michael "Mickey" Farrell, and John Timothy "JT" Farrell; her sisters, Helen Marie Farrell and Sheila Arsenault; and by her beloved husband of 53 years, William.
A wake will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in Indian Lake, N.Y. on May 12, between 5 and 7 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be in St. Mary’s Church in Indian Lake on May 13 at 10 a.m., followed by burial services at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Indian Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan’s memory to: The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Ave., Albany, NY, 12203. his later years, he was the superintendent at Enfield Construction Company.
In his younger years, Tom enjoyed riding his motorcycle, parachuting, hunting and snowmobiling. He spent the past 50 years living in the home he built for his family and summers at the camp he built in Corinth. He loved his camp and his pontoon boat and enjoyed being by the water with family and friends. Many memories were made in Corinth hosting parties, boating, swimming and teaching his kids to water ski and fish.
He was a member of the Clifton Park Lodge of Elks BPOE 2466, the Halfmoon American Legion Post 1450 and a life-long New York Giants fan. He was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park.
After retirement, he kept busy with many hobbies. He became quite the pie baker, enjoyed tinkering around his house and taking his grand pup scout for walks at the Saratoga Spa State Park. He also volunteered with his son-in-law at the Clifton Park-halfmoon Firehouse as fire police and enjoyed helping with fund raisers and parades.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Michelle (Tepedino) Monticup who was by his side taking care of him the last few years; his children, Kristen Carl (Lou), Kerry Meehan (Thomas) and Thomas A. Monticup (Heather); and four beautiful grandchildren, Matthew Carl, Hunter Carl, Myia Steenburn and Hadley Monticup. He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Dedeo (Daniel) and is survived by two brothers, Anthony Monticup (Carol) and Robert Monticup; several nieces and nephews and his long-time friend and lunch buddy, William Koza.
The family wishes to thank The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association and Community Hospice for all the caring and compassion they showed Tom and his family. Also, a special thank you to his son-in-law, Tom Meehan and sister-in-law, Carole Monticup for being invaluable and helping Tom and his wife the past few years.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the chapel of St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park, NY, 12065. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, Buffaline Fund, 433 River St. #3000, Troy, NY, 12180, Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 or to St. Edward the Confessor Church (address above).
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home of Clifton Park. For online condolences, please visit Gordoncemerick funeralhome.com