Obituary

Miller Richard Dale,71, departed this life on May 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Richard fought a tough battle with Leukemia, and God finally said you’ve suffered enough.

Richard was born June 19, 1953 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Raymond C Miller and Almerta Mae Cashwiler. He spent his early years in Pottstown before moving with his family to Pompton Lakes, New Jersey in 1967. He graduated from Pompton Lakes High School in 1971.

In December of 1974, he met Debora Ann Miller, and they were married on August 9, 1975. Had he lived they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this year

Richard spent most of his life working in the Auto Parts Business either behind the counter of a store or managing auto parts warehouses. He began his career during his senior year in High School working for Daniel Motors in Pompton Lakes, He also worked for Lihp Auto Supply in West Milford, Sure Start Auto Parts in Paterson, and Dana Automotive in Nutley.

In his spare time Rich enjoyed camping, fishing, playing pool and vacationing in Punta Cana and Cancun as well as Myrtle Beach and Florida. He was also a die hard Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan,

Left behind to grieve are his wife, Debbie, 4 daughters, Rachel and her husband, Jason Kientz of Butler, Dawn Miller of Hampton Township, Donna Miller and her fiance Alexander Cuevas of Hopatcong, Lori Ann Dolan of Conway, SC, and a son Richard Jr and his fiance Melissa Colosimo also of Conway, SC, 5 grandchildren, Breanna Peters and her fiance Hunter Fortier, Tatianna Carter, Justin Basurco, Olivia Sanchez and James Dolan Jr, and a great granddaughter, Sophie Fortier.

He also leaves two brothers, Larry Cashwiler and his wife Ruth, David Miller and his wife Karen, a sister-in-law Jacki Miller, a brother-in-law John Sheehan and his wife Debbie as well as many nieces and nephews,cousins and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents Ray & Mae and brother Ken Miller.

Cremation service will be private. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.