James W. Miller Sr.

James W. Miller Sr., 80, of Hamden, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Dering Miller. James was born in New Haven on January 16, 1943, and was the son of the late Francis and Loretta Patton Miller. He had worked as an Operations Manager for Peter Pan Lines for many years. James enjoyed golfing, watching men and women’s UConn basketball, and camping. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally. Beloved father of James (Adriana) Miller Jr. and Dawn (Donald) Aceto. Loving Poppy of David Jr. (Mary Beth), Daniel (Tabitha) and James Edward Miller. Great-Poppy of Harlee James, Brooklyn Kelly, Caden Joseph King and the late Skylar King. Brother of Margaret “Peggy” Bisighini, Francis “Sonny” Miller (Loretta) and the late Patricia Biondi, Robert Miller and Joanne Calello. Brother-in-law of Gwen and Loretta Miller, and the late Patricia Cervero. Also survived by his beloved nephew and his wife, Frank and (Diana) Dee-Dee Pascale, who were always there for him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jodi Teto for her care and compassion.

Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Mary’s Cemetery 3110 Whitney Avenue, Hamden on Thursday morning, January 26, at 11:30 to attend a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or Food4Kids, Jewish Family Service, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515. The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com