Obituary of Richard L. Miller

MILLER, Richard L. Age 79 of Elmira Heights, NY. He was born June 8, 1933 in Elmira Heights, son of the late Wallace and Louise (Konieczny) Przydryga and passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 unexpectedly at home. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Perry of Bath and Carol Miller of Elmira Heights; best friend and business partner for over 50 years, Bob Costello of Elmira Heights; niece Ann (Stephen) Geer of Unadilla, NY; nephews Mark (Mary) Perry of Campbell and David (Judy) Perry of SC; 7 grand nieces and nephews; 6 great grand nieces and nephews. Richard began his career working for Howard Griswold. He bought Griswold's Flowers, operating it for many years, expanding into cards and gifts, opening stores in Bath, Syracuse, Binghamton, Endicott and the Arnot Mall, totaling 17 at one time. He and Bob eventually settled at the Arnot Mall with 2 Griswold's Hallmark stores, Seasons, Nature's Own and Yesterdays. Richard was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church; a member of the Elmira Heights Rotary Club where he was instrumental in the building of Oakridge Park. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, December 10th from 4 to 7 pm. Prayers will be offered there on Tuesday, December 11th at 10:30 am, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Rev. Christopher Linsler, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Rich through donations to the Elmira Heights Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 2093, Elmira Heights, NY 14903