George F. Miller

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George F. Miller passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the age of 77. Born in Saratoga Springs on July 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Rose (LaBelle) Miller and George Miller. He lived and worked in the area most of his life. George was a United States Marine and later joined the Saratoga Springs Police Dept., retiring after 20 years of distinguished service. During retirement, George was self-employed and held contracts with the US Post Office through June of this year. He was an avid golfer, accomplishing an ultimate achievement with a hole-in-one at the Riviera Country Club in Florida on May 20, 2004. George was an active member of the Principessa Elena Society, Eagles, the Elks Club in Greenwich, and the ITAM Club which he was a past president. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wives Linda (Parillo) Miller and Nancy Senecal. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Strakos, Cheryl (Dale) Flowers and Ann (Terry) Carberry; his stepson, James Parillo; one brother Antony Townsend; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and his beloved partner, Terry Rourke. Relatives and friends gathered in his name on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Burial followed in the family plot at Beacon Hill Cemetery, Bacon Hill, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.