Albert Henry Meyer

August 17, 1939 - December 24, 2021
Albert Henry Meyer

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Passing away suddenly, at age 82, Al was a wonderful, caring husband and father.

Born in 1939 in Mineola, NY, Al grew up in Rockville Ctr and Stony Brook, NY. He attended Stony Brook Boys School and stayed one year at Hobart before enlisting in the Navy for 4 years. He served on several Destroyers, known as the “greyhounds” of the fleet. Al’s chosen field was Navigation, having attained the grade of Quartermaster 2 prior to his Honorable discharge from the military. He also served on the USS William V. Pratt.

In 1963, Al went to work with RH Macy, where he started first as a salesman. He moved up into the Upper-Management training program and held positions in both the flagship store in Manhattan and in branch stores. Al left the company after 9 years to form his own marine supply company, The Suffolk Boat Locker in Centereach, NY.

Realizing that self-employment was not for him, Al returned to department store management, starting with A&S in 1981, where he remained until their parent company bought Macy’s. He was also Store Manager of the Furniture Clearance Center when he took to early retirement in 1997.

Al was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), was active in the United States Power Squadrons for 31 years, belonged to the Three Village Historical Society, and acted as Treasurer of the Franklin Melville Memorial Foundation, a 25-acre private park and sanctuary.

A member of the Carolina Episcopal Church in Setauket, NY, Al served as Lay Eucharistic Minister, Brotherhood of St. Andrew Director, Church Warden, and received the Bishop’s Medal for Distinguished Service in the Diocese of Long Island. After relocating to Leland, NC in 2011, Al served as Verger at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was also a volunteer at the Bellamy Mansion.

Al is survived by his wife of 55 years Bonnie Meyer, his two daughters Tracy Meyer and Jessica Booth (Brett), grandchildren Griffin Meyer, Amelia, Jackson, Olivia Booth, and Alex Gailor, his brothers Walter Meyer and John Hershey (Jeri), and his nephews Sean and Kevin. Al is predeceased by both his parents Walter and Sylvia Meyer.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11:00am at The Church of the Good Shephard, located at 515 Queen Street Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation – Leland Chapel – 525 Village Road Leland, NC 28451 910.383.3511


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  • December 30, 2021
    Sherry Andrew says:
    I was heartbroken to hear that Al had died unexpectedly. Al and Bonnie were such a blessing to St. John's Episcopal Church. They were very active and so kind and friendly. Al had a dignified presence about him and served beautifully at the altar as a verger and lay reader. I will truly miss him.

  • December 30, 2021
    Mike arcaro says:
    Bonnie and Family, we were so saddened to hear about Alberts passing. We enjoyed our conversations with Albert as we passed to the mailbox and will miss his wit and smile. Our prayers and condolences are with you all. Love Angela and Mike Arcaro

  • January 03, 2022
    Sissy Weisbrook says:
    Tracy, Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

  • January 13, 2022
    Ellen & Gordon Boyd says:
    Bonnie and family, Gordon and I are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. We so enjoyed your early days in NC through Supper Club and our times at St. Johns. May God wrap you and your family in his loving arms to comfort you and know we are friends here for you during this difficult time. God Bless, Ellen & Gordon

  • March 31, 2022
    Bunny Wilkins says:
    So sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great gentleman and I shared over 10 years of his company in our water classes. Seems like only yesterday we all sang happy birthday to him at the pool. He will be missed. Sending prayers to your family.