William G. Meyer, veteran, AT&T retiree
William “Bill” G. Meyer, 77, died peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare, from complications of scleroderma, with his wife Maryann holding his hand. It would have been his mother’s 100th birthday.
He was born in Fulton, N.Y., to Jeremiah G. “Jerry” and Mary Margaret “Peggy” Meyer. Bill was the oldest of seven children. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served two years overseas in Okinawa as a radio engineer. After being honorably discharged in 1969, he found a job with AT&T, where he stayed for 39 years until his retirement. His work brought him to New Jersey in 1978, where he later met his wife Maryann, to whom he was happily married for just short of 40 years. In 2011, he retired to Milton, where he loved to host visitors and sit by the ocean with Maryann. Bill loved to travel, especially on the seas, and he particularly enjoyed a good meal with friends and family. He became a treasured member of the local community, which provided him enormous support throughout his illness.
Bill was a beloved stepfather to Ralph Perrella (Kelley) of Queens, N.Y., Dawn Grochowiak of Quakertown, Pa., and Michael Perrella of Jersey City, N.J.; and proud grandfather to Gregory, Henry, and Corinn Grochwiak, and Lucy Perrella. Bill is predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Thomas Meyer. He is survived by siblings, Joseph Meyer (Joann) of Little Rock, Ark., Gerald Meyer, Mary Cooper (Jack), Patricia Busch (Paul) of Fulton, N.Y.; and Robert Meyer (Cathy) of Houston, Texas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, at St. Edmond Church, Rehoboth, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Anyone unable to attend the services may view the livestream at: youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg.
In lieu of flowers or other tribute, the family asks donations be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation, scleroderma.org.
Funeral arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes.
Visit William’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
