William G. Meyers (Bill), 89, a resident of North Haven, departed this life peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Smilow Hospital after a brief illness. He will be remembered by many who cared for him as a lovely man who never complained and was admired for his strength and determination to fight until the end. He was born in West Haven on September 14, 1922 to the late Ethel Stevens Meyers Borkowski and William C. Meyers. He attended Randolph Macon Military Academy in Front Royal, Virginia and graduated from Georgia Military College in June, 1942 with a BS degree. William served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II in the 9th Air Force Fighters Squadron Hell Hawks and received six oak clusters for the air offensive of Europe,Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland from 1943 – 1945. He was a member of the Hell Hawks 365th Fighter Group Association and was awarded a certificate of Appreciation on September, 2010 from the American Warrior Day of Honor. William was a fifty year member of the Corinthian Lodge #103 of North Haven and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was in the electrical field from 1951 – 1987. He was a member of the Local #90 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and an Electrical Contractor before retiring in 1987 as a Project Manager and Superindendant for several local electrical contractors; including Diamond Electrical Company, Johnson Electrical Company and Jacobson Electric Company. He was predeceased by his first wife of 25 years Shirley Woodruff Meyers, his second wife of 25 years Marion Nolan Meyers, a brother Stevens Slade Meyers and sister Virginia Meyers Hansell. He was the devoted father of Garrett (Gary) Meyers and Karen Meyers O’Sullivan (Sonny) all of FL. Five grandchildren, Molly, Jesse, Patrick, Garrett and the late Brett all of FL. Five great grandchildren, Hayden, Caleb, Taj, Alyssa and Mallory all of FL. He is also survived by a step-son Sean (Bruce) Nolan of CA; a step-daughter, Joan Nolan Jurado of MX; triplet step grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle and Marion Nolan of CA; his long time girl friend Rosemarie Riccitelli and her family of East Haven.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 11:00 with the Rev. Edward Cornell officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. Masonic Service to be conducted at 7:00 pm. Should friends desire memorial contribution may be made to Smilow Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Bill was part of my life since the late 60’s, when he and Shirley bought property at Otis Reservoir, right next to ours. I have wonderful memories of our times together and was honored to be called “his Otis girlfriend”. I’m going to miss him. Karen and Gary, you were there for him til the end–thank you. I will be with you on Fri in prayer and spirit.
Bill was a wonderful, caring man who I was so lucky to have had in my life for almost 40 years. His loving attention to my mother throughout her lengthy illnesses showed me not only the depths of his devotion, but served as an example I should follow when caring for those whom I love. I send my deepest condolences to Gary and Karen, both of whom, like their father, are caring beyond measure. My condolences also to their children and grandchildren.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ingrid Owens
Uncle Bill we will miss you and will think of you always. We love you very much.
Our sympathy goes to Karen & Gary and their family.
Karen and Gary,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you all are feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Mary
Dear Karen, Gary and the entire Meyers Family — We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father — it was such an honor and pleasure to have known him and I cannot express what it meant to us to have him in our “family.” He was so devoted to my mom, always there for her in big ways and small…..He always told us how proud he was of his children and grandchildren and how much he loved you all. There aren’t any more devoted, loving children than you, Karen and Gary — the care you took of your dad was amazing — such a comfort to him. I will miss our Mr. Bill and will always have a special place in my heart for him. My prayers are with you and know he is in a better place, happy, healthy and without pain. Love, Katie (gal) and Guy xoxoxo
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I know you will miss your Dad, but take comfort in knowing he is in a better place. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen, sending my deepest sympathy. I lost my Dad 7 years ago, and the pain never goes away. However, after you’ll be able to think of him and smile. He did have a good, long life.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man and we enjoyed all the time we shared with he and Rose.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and mine (Giro Esposito) share some similar history and are both members of Local Union 90. It sounds like he had a wonderful and full life. May he rest in peace and love.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you all.