Lester F. Miller Copake, New York Obituary

Lester F. Miller

<p><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Lifelong Copake resident Lester &ldquo;Sonny&rdquo; F. Miller, 89, passed peacefully with family members at his side, Sunday, February 27, 2022,&nbsp;at Berkshire Medical Center.</span></font></p> <p><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Born December 6, 1932,&nbsp;to Lester and Bertha (Balogh) in Copake, he was raised to the age of nine in Connecticut, then returned to Copake to live and work on his grandfather&rsquo;s farm, because he loved the country life. After marrying in 1956 to Joan McCumiskey, he started his own bulldozing and excavating business as well as working part-time for the Copake Town Highway Department for 10 years. During this time,&nbsp;he was captain of the Copake Community Rescue Squad, a captain and then commissioner of the Copake Fire Department.</span></font></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">In 1974, he won the election as Copake Town Highway superintendent, a position he held proudly for 24 years. After his retirement he devoted himself to his true passion, woodworking. Many friends and family were recipients of his creations.</span></span></p> <p><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">He is survived by&nbsp;his partner of 30+ years, Margaret &ldquo;Peggy&rdquo; Edelman; his daughters, Barbara and Patricia; son, Michael; brother, Pete (Dotty); nieces, Tammy, Lori and Rebecca, all of Bethel, CT, and his beloved German Shephard, Shannon &ldquo;Shannie.&rdquo;</span></font></p> <p><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">He was predeceased by&nbsp;his parents; his brother, David; sister, Lorraine and niece, Heather.</span></font></p> <p><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022,&nbsp;from 1 to 4 p.m. at Peck &amp; Peck Funeral Home, 8063 Route 22, Copake. There will be a spring interment at Copake Methodist Church Cemetery at the family&rsquo;s convenience.</span></font></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson 12534 or the Copake Fire Department, 390 County Route 7A, Copake 12516.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
December 6, 1932 - February 27, 202212/06/193202/27/2022
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Leone Gentner
March 15, 2022
Sonny Miller was always a good guy! Lots of laughs at Kozels and around town. He will be missed!!
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Susan ( Brewer ) Robinson
March 11, 2022
I remember him doing a lot of work at Camphill Village when I lived there. He was a very nice person.
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Mary Ackley
March 8, 2022
Lester was a great person. He did so much for Copake. Caring, fun loving, and always there for anyone in the town. I certainly miss the old times with Him. May you Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Mary Ackley
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Tait & Kathy Wheeler
March 4, 2022
To all of Lester's family, we are so sorry for your loss. Lester was a special person. We have fond memories of him from our time serving on the rescue squad with him. You are all in our prayers. Tait and Kathy Wheeler
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bill distler
March 3, 2022
The world is a lesser place with the loss of this great man. Lester always had a kind word & a smile on his face. His service to the Community is hard to replace. RIP & Prayers to Family & friends.
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Bob & Betty White
March 3, 2022
Lester/Sonny was truly a special person. We always looked up to him. He was one of established generation that took us; as a young married couple, under his wings. He brought Bob into the Copake Falls FD, The Copake Rescue Squad and both of us to many community events. W... Continue Reading
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Brenda Shadic
March 3, 2022
Barbara, Patty and Mike, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sonny and my Dad were good friends and are now enjoying some good laughs in heaven! They will always be smiling down on us! God Bless you all. Love, Brenda Shadic
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Andrea korte
March 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss Peggy! Sonny was a special man. Sending love from Hawaii. You were so helpful by forwarding my mail.
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Tisha Rothvoss
March 2, 2022
He was a wonderful man..Peg Im so sorry Im thinking of you sending love and hugs. Many prayers
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Rich & Ann Webster
March 2, 2022
When I joined the rescue squad in 1972 Lester was the captain and what a great one he was.He did not have the EMT credentials but there was not a better or more competent leader of the squad.He knew exactly what to do and what was needed.
As Highway superintendent he al... Continue Reading
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