Arnold Miller
MILLER: Arnold Miller, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the house he called home since 1946. His beloved wife (Joanne) of 61 years, whom he met as a teenager, was by his side. Arnie graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, and earned a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Pittsburgh. He was the brother of Fred and son of the late Leon and Anne Singer Miller. Arnie had two careers. He was assistant professor of political science and first assistant director of the University Center of International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. During his tenure he was awarded a Fullbright Fellowship to teach political science in the Department of Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Subsequently, for the next 30 years he was co-owner of Leon Miller & Company, a manufacturer of better jewelry which serviced retail jewelry stores. For many years he exhibited at the Jeweler’s National Show in Las Vegas, and was awarded Salesman of the Year. Arnie was honored with Mentor of the Year award for his volunteer work with vulnerable students. His daughter describes him as “the nicest, kindest person I knew, my hero.” One of his sons remarked, “He taught me everything he knew, how to be a parent and how to be a husband.” All of his children learned that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Following Arnie’s 2003 retirement, he and Joanne traveled the world. They particularly loved the past 16 autumns they spent in the south of France. Arnie was a wonderful, gentle soul who was caring of everyone he met. He enjoyed running, tennis, long distance biking, Beaujolais wine and hiking the sentiers of southern France. His joys included playing flute-piano duets with his granddaughter Alia and writing poems for all occasions. Until his health deteriorated, for many years he was an active docent at Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation giving frequent tours of Pittsburgh, the city he loved. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his children, Bobby (Lori) and Aaron (Christine) of Chicago and Lisa Dalachinsky (Phil) of Plantation, Florida, as well as four beautiful grandchildren, Maya, Avery, Tanner and Alia. There will be a void in the lives of all who knew him. He will be missed by his family forever. Contributions in Arnie’s memory can be made to Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation-Tour Program, c/o Mary Lu Denny, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134. Professional services trusted to D’Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; Lawrenceville. dalessandroltd.com PJC
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