John E. Miller

Schenectady – John E. Miller, 59, died suddenly Thursday February 14, 2008 at Ellis Hospital. John was born in Amityville, NY, the son of Victor and Lucile (Schaaf) Miller. He was a man of great passions. The first being his family and the second being the theatre.

He is survived by his wife Linda Dott, whom he married May 14, 1971, their children; Erik, Alyssa, Kristen and Tiana Miller, his brother James Miller, his sisters; Jane (Robert) Riggs and Sally Miller and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings Susan and Thomas.

John is a graduate of SUNY Brockport, having earned degrees in History and Theatre. Brockport is where John was introduced to the theatre and it always held a special place in his heart. He also earned his Master's degree in Theatre from SUNY Binghamton. John was an educator in the Theatre Department at Union College for more than twenty years. He was also the Lighting Designer and Technical Director for the school's theatrical productions.

John worked at the Bristol Valley Playhouse in Naples NY, and was a founding member of Home Made Theater of Saratoga Springs. He was the Technical Director for Curtain Call Theatre of Latham, and actively involved with the Blue Roses Theatre of Schenectady High School. John had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and loved camping at Fish Creek in the Adirondacks.

Funeral services will be celebrated by Rev. Carole Miller Monday 7:00pm at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave.). Calling hours are Monday 4:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
At the request of the family and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for the children would be appreciated. John E. Miller Memorial Fund c/o TRUSTCO Bank 1048 State St., Schenectady, NY 12307. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.newcomerfamily.com