Robert Miller Jr

Robert Miller Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on February 25, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, was born November 26, 1950 to Ina Fay Miller and the late Robert Miller Sr. in Norwalk, CT. But Norwalk isn’t simply the city where Bobby grew up, it’s the city that made him who he was. It began at his family home on 117 Main Street, where Bobby created some of his fondest memories and fell madly in love with sports. From the Norwalk Biddy Basketball League in 1961 to shooting hoops at Tracy Elementary School and leading the varsity team at West Rocks Junior High School in 1964, Bobby was a natural-born athlete. His childhood was filled with Babe Ruth baseball games (where he was an all-star) and football games with the Norwalk Recreational League (where he was team captain). However, it was Bobby’s basketball skills that stood the test of time and ultimately led to recognition by the Norwalk Old Timers Athletic Association in 2012. Standing at a slender 6’4, Bobby exploded on the court at Norwalk High school – already playing varsity when he was only a sophomore. He was captain his senior year, finishing first-team All-FCIAC and second-team all-state, with 897 career points. Bobby attended Niagara University on a full basketball scholarship, where he earned a Bachelors’ Degree in Sociology and later received his Masters’ degree in Counseling. After leaving the Purple Eagles, Bobby played for two semi-pro basketball teams, and soon began his coaching career. He spent a decade molding the talents of players on the Norwalk High school Girls Basketball team, Brien McMahon Boys Varsity team and Norwalk Community college. And while Bobby continued to pour his heart into the game he loved, it was off the court that he found the love of his life. Bobby married Patricia Billie Miller in 1984. Dedicated to changing young lives, Bobby worked as a guidance counselor in the Norwalk School system for more than 30 years. He began his career at Roton Middle School, continuing on to Briggs High School and Norwalk High School before retiring. Bobby’s zest for life was contagious. When he wasn’t playing golf, you could find him appreciating classic movies and listening to jazz. If there was a dance floor in sight, Bobby was on it… two-stepping with his hands up and a smile that would light up the room. His wit, charisma and charm made everyone he met feel special. That feeling, is much of Bobby’s legacy. He also leaves, a host of family and friends to cherish his precious memories: his mother Ina Fay Miller, his loving wife of 39 years Patricia Billie Miller; his two daughters, Monique Brazzell (Chris) and Brittany Miller; two grandsons, Christopher Brazzell II and Colin Brazzell; his brothers Calvin Murphy and Samuel Miller; his sisters Wanda Miller, Joanne Miller, Laura (Dale) Petrie and Victoria Miller. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bobby was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Visitation will be held on Monday March 4th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM followed by a service of celebration at 11:00AM at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT., Rev. Dr. Andre Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s cemetery, Norwalk, CT.

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Robert Miller Jr

November 26, 1950 - February 25, 2024