Theodore E. Miller Sr.

September 11, 1919 - July 20, 2008

Theodore E. Miller, Sr., 88, of Farmington, husband of the late Anna Bokan Miller, passed away Sunday July 20, 2008 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. Born in New Britain, he lived in New Britain for many years, moving to The Gables of Farmington a few years ago. Theodore was a graduate of The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1949. He also proudly graduated from Yale University with a master's degree in Engineering in 1950. He later became a member of Tau Beta Phi, an honors society for engineers. Theodore worked as a Professional Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor for Metropolitan District of CT until his retirement. He became a lifelong member of the America Society of Civil Engineers along with the National Society of Professional Engineers. Theodore was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving his country in the Army for 8 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. Theodore is survived by a son; Theodore E. Miller Jr. and his wife Maryann of New Milford; two daughters; Carol Long and her husband Joseph of Avon;Barbara Forgit and her husband Donald of Farmington; five grandchildren; Kenneth Forgit, Marla Forgit, Patricia Long, Christine Long and Matthew Miller; one brother; Arthur Miller of Glastonbury; a sister-in-law; Albina Bokan Schwanke.; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Anna, Theodore was predeceased by a sister, Helen Miller. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 23, 2008 11 AM at the Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051 followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be held 9 AM Wednesday July 23, 2008 until the time of the service at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society care of-Southern New England Region-Meriden, CT Meriden Executive Park, 538 Preston Ave. Meriden, CT 06450. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Theodore's family by "clicking" GUESTBOOK at the bottom of the page.