Alfred ( Fred ) G. Meyer, 68, of Hopewell Junction, and formerly of Elmsford, NY, died suddenly Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Gloversville, NY. He was born October 15, 1938 to Alfred and Alice (nee Foster) Meyer in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Mr. Meyer worked for General Foods / Kraft Foods for 31 years, Southern Westchester Boces, and Elmsford Union Free School District for 33 years. He was a former Chief of the Elmsford Fire Department from 1975 to 1977 and from 1984 to 1985. He was also a Life Member of the Live Oak Engine Company No. 1, Elmsford, NY for 48 years and a Trustee for the Village of Elmsford from 1979-1981. Fred is predeceased by one son, Michael Meyer, in 2006. He is survived by his wife Debra (Blanchard) Meyer of Hopewell Junction, NY, Two Daughters Gayle Woehrle and Husband Stephen of Elmsford, NY and Julie Benson and Husband Ronald of Yorktown Heights, NY, Daughter-in-Law Caroline Meyer of Fishkill, NY, Six Grandchildren Lisa and Katelyn Woehrle, Jenna Lynn and Victoria Ann Meyer, and Shaun and Ryan Benson. Reposing 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday at Hawthorne Funeral Home where funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Elmsford Fire Department, P.O. Box 374, Elmsford, NY 10523 would be appreciated.
Born in Sleepy Hollow, New York on Oct. 15, 1938
Departed on Jun. 30, 2007 and resided in Hopewell Jct. / Elmsford, NY.
Visitation: Thursday, Jul. 5, 2007
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Friday, Jul. 6, 2007
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service: Friday, Jul. 6, 2007
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Cemetery: Private