Robert Meyers

Robert Meyers, 80 years of age, of Bloomfield died Friday, February 20, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Isaac and Rivell (Shub) Meyers. He leaves his wife, Sarah Meyers; his children, Ellen Meyers (Kim Anno), Jodi Meyers, David Meyers, and Alex Meyers; 4 stepsons Isaac (Esther) Graf, Nathan (Marisa) Graf, Solomon (Michelle) Graf, and Benjamin Graf; 11 grandchildren; and his dear cousin Malcolm Shub. He came from humble beginnings. The first in his family to earn a college degree, he later graduated from Boston University School of Law. His career was full and varied. He was an entrepreneur who practiced law, was the treasurer of the City of Stamford, and worked in the liquor distribution business. He created and ran vocational schools for nearly 20 years in Hartford. He was a man of strong character, and was driven to help people. He loved to create and loved to draw. He was an avid and accomplished sailor, and in his later years he loved kayaking and bicycling, including a 50 mile ride on his 70th birthday. He was happiest spending time with his loving wife and family. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Philip Lazowski officiating. Interment will follow in the Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery, Wolcott Rd., East Granby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill 06067, or the charity of your choice. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Robert, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.