Harold M. Miller, Jr.

January 17, 1940 - August 20, 2024

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Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 |

Tuesday 8/27, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

cemetery

Hillside Cemetery

1401 Woodland Avenue

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

908-756-1729 |

Harold M. Miller, Jr., age 84 years, of Milford, NJ, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on January 17,1940, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Harold and Grace R. Miller. Harold attended Plainfield High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Business from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

After graduating college, Harold joined his father in the family business. He spent the next five decades serving as President of Miller Energy Inc, a manufacturers’ representative and distributor of process instrumentation, controls and automation equipment located in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Outside of his career, Harold found joy in his family. Married to his wife, Alice B Cainelli on June 26, 1974, they spent nearly 50 years together raising a family in Milford NJ. Harold was a devoted husband and father to his two sons Chip and James. His hobby was his business but he also enjoyed sailing and making memories with his family particularly at the beach in Lavallette, New Jersey.

Harold’s dedication to family and business was an inspiration. Always the consummate gentleman, he valued courage and strength of character above all else. His kindness and generosity touched so many throughout his life. May his soul find eternal rest, and may we continue to be inspired by the light he shared with us all.

Surviving Harold are his sons and daughters-in-law, Chip and Erin Miller and James and Sydney Miller; his grandchildren, Chase, Grady, Gillian, Reeve, Colette, and Wyatt; and his brother, Michael D. Miller.

Harold will lie in repose on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

Life celebration services and interment will be private at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, NJ.

You are encouraged to visit Harold’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box #91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891 or by clicking HERE.

Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, "A Life Celebration Home"

38 State Highway 31

Flemington, NJ 08822

908-782-3311 | Map

Tuesday 8/27, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Hillside Cemetery

1401 Woodland Avenue

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

908-756-1729 | Map

Harold M. Miller, Jr., age 84 years, of Milford, NJ, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born on January 17,1940, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Harold and Grace R. Miller. Harold attended Plainfield High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Business from West Virginia Wesleyan College. AfterContinue Reading

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We’ve been Hotch’s neighbor for 43 years and always enjoyed visiting with him. A favorite memory was when he was on his tractor mowing his fields wearing his “well loved” bucket hat. Truly the quintessential gentleman farmer. It was such an honor and pleasure to help him out over the years when needed. Our dinners out during his later years were always delightful. We enjoyed his stories and his infectious laugh. We will surely miss this wonderful friend. Love, Keith and Pat

We will surely miss this wonderful friend and neighbor! Our thought and prayers are with you. Love and hugs to you all.

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We were deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Miller's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Miller family and all our friends at Miller Energy

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On behalf of the Plainfield High School Class of 1959, we are all so saddened to learn of Hotch's passing. We were so grateful to have known and been a close friend of his for the past 65 years. He was a man of honor and devotion to all of his friends and family. Rest in peace Hotch and say hello to Alice for us. Bill Bauer & Cookie

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the Miller family. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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I will be forever grateful to Hotch for giving me the opportunity to join Miller Energy back in 1981. He was a good man, a loving father and had a great passion for the business and his family. I continue in the industry, although now in NC, but still lean on the many things I learned in the years I got to work with Hotch. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Chip, James and the rest of the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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The Miller family is in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you Hotch for your leadership and partnership for so many years.

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Condolences to the family. Mr Miller was very patient with me explaining the equipment used by the company I had just joined. I probably repeated the same questions many times, yet he patiently and systematically responded to each question. I viewed his explanations and knowledge as the historic record of the company I joined. It is sad news to hear of his passing, but the memories make a joy to have had the chance to meet and work with him.

Mr. Miller lived across the street from us and loved talking and visiting with our children. The kids would run out of the house to say hi when he walked to get his mail and they would often ask "is Mr. Miller home", because they wanted to visit him. He always thought of them during Christmas time and came by with fun gifts. Both of our children learned to ride their bikes on his very long driveway. He was so kind and easy to talk to, he will surely be missed by our entire family.

Hotch was my neighbor across the street. He would make a point of coming over and chatting to me if I was in my yard working and he was on his daily walk to get the mail. If my son saw him in his garage he would go over to talk to him. Such a sweet and pleasant man. He will be missed.

With heartfelt condolences on your loss. May memories bring comfort and peace during this time. Our thoughts are with the Millers.

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