William J. Miller Jr., 63 of Rensselaer, passed away on Monday June 5th, 2017 at Fairview Commons Nursing Home in Great Barrington, MA, where he had been for quite a few years now battling a long history of health issues. Bill was born in Albany, NY on April 9th,1954. He worked at The Workshop in Menands, NY for many years, where he met his long time friend, Angela. After coming to the nursing home he met his best friend Jessica. Bill was known for being a jokester- always trying to put a smile on someone's face or make anyone laugh! He was a kind hearted guy and always meant well. He kept his family and friends close. Predeceased by his father, William J. Miller Sr., mother Winifred P. Miller, and younger brother David W. Miller, all of Rensselaer, Bill is survived by his only niece Andrea Cappellano, of East Greenbush NY and her children Evan and Kyla. We will always remember our "Uncle Bill" At Bill's wishes, there will be no calling hours at this time. He will be reunited with his family, as he is laid to rest peacefully in the Greenbush Cemetery in East Greenbush NY.