Robert "Robbie" Miller, 27, of West Chester, PA, departed this life on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Paoli Memorial Hospital.   Born on September 12, 1985 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of Robert & Carole (Bailey) Miller.

Robbie received his early education at the Lanchester Christian School and Octorara Area School District.  He was 2004 graduate of the Downingtown West School District where he was an avid athlete who participated in Track & Field and Football. His passion, however, was Motor Sports.  He was intrigued by anything motorized, and wanted to know how it worked and how he could improve and make it look better.

He loved to customize emergency and private vehicles with lights.  His constant drive and great love for motorcycles allowed him to achieve his dream of becoming a professional racer and obtaining his license from the American Sportbike Racing Association under the sponsorship of William "Bill" Arnold.

Robbie loved spending time with his friends, and was always willing to lend an ear and give advice.  His mottos were: "Rule#1" and "Just Twist It"

Robbie had a great work ethic and was employed by, Primo DiDazio as an Apprentice for 3 years, Chris Conti as a bricklayer for 6 years, and most currently worked at Silvi Concrete for the past 2 years.

At a very young age, following in the footsteps of his father Robbie began to volunteer at the Fire Company.  His goal was to become an officer and he worked his way up beginning as a driver.  He was currently a Captain at West Bradford Fire Company 39, where he also served as a Training Officer.  In addition, he volunteered at Goodwill-(5-Deuce), West Chester where he has served as a Trustee for the past 3 years, and East Brandywine 39 as an engineer.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his parents, Robert & Carole Miller, 2 brothers, Ryan Miller and Robert Harrison of West Chester; 1 sister, Deanna Harrison; paternal grandmother, Beverly Powell of Parkesburg, paternal great grandfather, Norman Miller; Godparents Anna & Rocco Pirozzi, and Brenda Miller-LeVay, many aunts, uncles, cousins, a devoted companion Jillian Titus, and host of wonderful friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Dorothy Bailey Parker, maternal great-grandparents William & Pearl Martin Bailey, and paternal great-grandmother, Louise W. Miller.

Robbie was a gift of life donor. Even in his death he has provided hope to many who are in need of a life saving gift. He has made a positive impact in many lives and in many hearts. Robbie Miller will be greatly missed.

Life Celebration Service in Memory of

Robert "Robbie" Miller
September 12, 1985   -   May 2, 2013

GOOD WILL FIRE COMPANY
552 East Union Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382

SERVICE DATE & TIME
Saturday, May 11, 2013 §  12 noon

COMMITTAL SERVICE & INTERMENT
Union Hill Cemetery
424 North Union Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348

REPAST LUNCHEON
Italian American Citizens League
30 Ways Lane
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348

CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions may be made to the
"Robbie Miller Memorial Fund"
c/o TD Bank
701 East Market Street
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382

Online Condolences

Carole, Ryan and family, I cannot begin to imagine the sorrow and hurt you are feeling.  Robbie was obviously loved and respected by all who knew him.   He will always be remembered.

Addis

I only met your son once, on a fire call recently. I run with the Thorndale Fire Company and West Bradford was called in to help out. The moment I saw him come off the truck, I knew he was special and knew what he was doing. I'm very sorry for your loss and the fire departments that he ran with have suffered a great loss, also.

Thomas W. Donnachie, Engineer, Thorndale Fire Company

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in his memory and the wonderful impression he left on everyone's life that he touched. Everyone who knew Robbie loved him. I will miss seeing him but will never forget the laughs we shared.

Erin O'Connor

Robbie, Not a day or night goes by that I don't think of you. Mostly always thinking to myself I wonder what Robbie would be up to right now. The tears still fall from time to time when I see your smiling face. Keep our riders safe buddy. Love you and miss you dearly. Your family will always and forever be in thoughts, prayers and hearts.

~  Beth Harris, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

I had no idea that Robert had passed. I am so sorry to hear of this. To his family and friends prayers will be going up so that the healing process can come down to you. He could always make someone laugh and always had that beautiful smile of his on his face. God Bless you, Robert. R.I.P. Fly High, Robert, Fly High!!!

~  Tina Ranck, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Was very sad to hear another friend I had grown up with passed away. I remember always having a great time with him and Ryan at Parkesburg fairs, firetruck rides and helping Dougie with various projects/chores! Fondest memory was when we came back from the delI with o'douls and our parents flipped, We must have been around 7 years old. Wish I could have seen you one last time man, its amazing to see all you accomplished in such little time, more people should strive to be like you. Dougie Carol and Ryan you'll be in my thoughts & prayers until you see your son again in heaven.

~  Matthew Mullen, Mesa, Arizona

A pray daily that your family will friend the strength to endure knowing you were such a fine young man. A fine young man.

~  Greg Coy, Memphis, Tennessee

Carole, husband and siblings...I wish you inner peace at this sorrowful time...Carole, although we have not seen each other in a long time, know that I love you and think of you often...from one mother to another...my heartaches for you...peace and love, Donna

~  Donna Bailey, Seattle, Washington

To the Miller family you will continue to be in our prayers. And thank you for giving the world the pleasure of knowing how wonderful Robbie was to everyone who knew him. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. I only gotten to know Robbie for a short time but he touched us all in some kind of way. Rest in peace Robbie.

~  Ed ( Wolv) Cunningham, Detroit, Michigan

Carole and Family- I am so sad to hear of Robbie's passing. My prayers are with your family- Every time he came to our office he was such a nice young man. I hope your memories help thru this most difficult time- Carol Rifon, Dr. Paroya's office.

TO THE MILLER FAMILY, The service that was held for Robbie was very nice, The words that were spoken said all that Robbie was. It said one thing to me that he was loved by everyone. And that he has such a loving family words cannot express how this will have an impact on many. I don't think there was a dry eye there and the amount of people that came to say their goodbyes. Robbie,  I know that you're surrounded by love in heaven. You were a great young man here on earth and now your memories that you left will be cherished forever. So remember that a day won't go by that you're not thought of. Till we all meet in heaven someday, REST IN PEACE.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

~  Vicki Stine, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

I was shocked, and heartbroken to hear the news of Robbie's passing. My heart goes out to you all and I am holding you in prayer. WE must all hold the memories of him close to our hearts. Robbie touched so very many....his legacy of kindness, strength, bravery, unselfishness and love will live on forever. Love, prayers, and my deepest sympathy.

~  Priscilla Mullen, Mesa, Arizona

Carole, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Praying for you and your family.

~  Kathy Wilson, Jonesboro, Georgia

Robbie, The amount of love at your viewing was something that just made me see how special you were. And I know that you were watching from up above, There was people from everywhere there to say their goodbyes to you. It makes me so proud to know that I could be a part of that, You have made your Family so Proud that I'm sure your memories will have a everlasting affect on this world. So rest in peace and fly high.

Pennsylvania

Robbie, Two years working with you at Silvi was more than enough time for you to leave a positive impression of just how hard of a worker you were and a people person to boot but this scar you left us with will take a life time to heal. Gang keep your head up. Ryan we got you little brother. Shawshank

~  Jason Smith, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I did not know Robbie, but I work with his father at PECO. The descriptions and characteristics of this fine young man are exactly how I would describe his father. It is said that children are a reflection of their parents, and this is evident in the caliber of a man that Robbie was. The Miller family is blessed to have had Robbie. But I truly believe Robbie was blessed because he had them. May the love of your son warm your heart for all your days until you meet again.

~  Joe Diaz, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

Rest in Peace Robbie. You will be missed by so many. You were a wonderful person.

~  Doll, Thorndale, Pennsylvania

Dear Doug,

I am devastated at the news of your son's death. I am so very sorry. Please know that you and your family are constantly in my prayers.

~  Katie Biggs Billings (CN8 Network), New Castle, Delaware

I only met your son once when he rode down from Ocean City to Chincoteage with our son John Abraham and a group of bikers. He impressed us as being a great young man. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Bill and Barbara Nast

Forever ride high in heaven Robbie, praying for your entire family.

~  Jean and Josh Latshaw, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Dear Miller Family,

I think I met Robbie at aunt Dot's house in Coatesville. I have foggy memories of all us cousins riding scooters down the hill, playing in the backyard and eating from the sweet honey suckle tree for the first time. We were a lot younger then and I think that's the last time all of us kids were together.

I'm 24 now and since then I didn't get to know Robbie  like everyone else, but hearing all the good things about him and looking at pictures, shows what a great man he grew up to be. A hero and kind hearted soul, courageous and passionate firefighter, loyal to his friends and family… I wish I had the chance to get to know him.

Today, knowing that my cousin was greatly admired within the community and family gives me a sense of closure. That Robbie is now living for a higher purpose, a guardian angel to riding alongside all of us. And although I didn't get to know him personally, I rejoice that I have the opportunity to get to know him through all of you, my family.

Rest in peace Robbie, your face is forever engraved in my heart.

Love, Shanice – Daughter of James E Winkey

~  Shanice Winkey, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

It's hard to say goodbye for now. My family and I are blessed to be friends with you. You are someone to look up to. You friends and family will miss you. Till we meet again.

~  Jose, Loni & Dominic Santiago, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

A NOTE TO HEAVEN, Robbie, I light this candle for you, Asking why you left so soon, If Heaven needed an Angel that's why God picked you, When you find your way I know that you will want stay, But just remember we will see you there one day, So now this is the end till we see you again and just wanted to say Thank You for being everyone's Friend.

~  My poem to you Robbie , Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Rip Robbie, you were an angel on earth and now in heaven. Rest easy. Gone but never forgotten.

~  Janice plank, Honey brook, Pennsylvania

Rest easy Robbie! You will be dearly missed! Your wonderful spirit and smile will carry on forever! Ride on my friend and just twist it!

~  Heather Sheehan, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

We are so sorry for your loss. We owned Rita's Water Ice in Downingtown for several years and met Robbie there. He was a wonderful young man. He was always smiling and so polite. He was very respectful and never had a bad word to say about anybody. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Robbie will be missed by many.

~  Mary Beth and Bob Tasch, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

To the Miller Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Robbie was truly a gift. His smile was contagious.

Rest in Peace Robbie

~  Kristen Lovins, SilvI Concrete, Dispatch Man, New Jersey

So sorry for your loss. You will be in Alan and my prayers

~  Denise Lavender, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania