Charles J. Miller

Charles J. Miller, 79, of Camillus, died peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Syracuse on Saturday, July 23, 1932, he was the son of John Miller and Agnes Kern. He moved to Camillus in 1963, where together with his wife Pauline, he raised three loving daughters. Charles and Pauline met while working at the A&P on the west end. He began his sales career with Beech Nut Corporation and later held senior positions with Nestle and Fleming Foods. He also worked at Westvale Golf Course, Sweetheart Markets and Nojaim’s. Charlie was known to many and loved by all; he will be profoundly missed. His charm, wit and teasing nature brought smiles to all those who knew him. Charlie’s faith, gentle strength, courage and determination allowed him to rally when others may have given up. He was an accomplished golfer and loved spending time with his grandson, Jack. Charlie is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Pauline Miller; parents, John and Agnes Miller; sister, Mary Sauer; and brothers, Tom and Jack Miller. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and George Becker of Morristown, New Jersey, Paulette Miller of Camillus, and Beth and Todd Lindenmuth of Penfield, New York and their son, Jack. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 in St. Joseph’s Church. Charles will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, New York. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.