Louis H. Miller Sr. passed away at the VA Hospital in W. Roxbury, on September 9, 2008; he was 71 years of age. Louis was born and raised in Chelsea and attended Chelsea Schools. Mr. Miller entered the US Air Force in 1955 and served during the Korean & Vietnam Wars. He lived in Chelsea most of his life and the last 6 years in Melrose. After his discharge from the US Air Force, he worked as a chef for the Chateau De Ville in Saugus & Stoneham and as a metal worker for Barwood Manufacturing in Everett, Red Dot & L.E. Mason in Hyde Park. Louis loved to spend time with his family, enjoyed working on his family tree, cooking, camping and watching the History Channel. Mr. Miller liked his trips to Vegas, Reno, Foxwoods, having fun with his friends and was a devoted member of the Melrose Elks. Louis was the former husband of Gilda Miller of Chelsea and the late Doris Miller. Father of Louis H. Miller Jr. of Peabody, Michelle Miller of Lynn and Anthony L. Miller of Salem. Grandfather of Cristina, Christopher, Robert & Samantha. Great grandfather of David Dorriety. Dear friend of Jo-Ann Bishop & Robert Sartori. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends. A funeral service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Saturday, Sept.13th at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran Services @ VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury, 02118.