Obituary of Fritz Meyers Jr.

Fritz Meyers Jr. Age 90 of Big Flats, NY passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rathbone, NY the son of the late Fritz Meyers Sr. and Elsie Reynolds Meyers. Fritz was a US ARMY Veteran serving his country from 1956 through 1958 with The 1st Missile Battalion 517th Artillary and was transferred to Army B. Battery 78th AAA Missile Battalion from 9/25/1956 through 1961. He married his wife, Elaine Shannon Meyers in April 30, 1966 and they would have celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary this year. He was the owner of Meyers Atlantic/ARCO/ Sunoco Gas Station in Big Flats , NY for over 43 years. Fritz was a member of Project Children Committee and brought children over from Northern Ireland to spend the summer here. He sponsored Cinderella Softball teams and Little League teams in Big Flats for many years. Fritz love woodworking and made many doll house and small log cabins that he donated to local organizations for fund raisers. His pride and joy was his 1931 Model A Ford. Fritz was a member of The Skinner-Ernest American Legion Post # 1612 in Big Flats and member of The Big Flats Historical Society. In addition to his parents, Fritz was pre-deceased by his brothers and sisters Charles and Carl both of Addison , Burdette of Elmira, James of Addison , Katie and Marie of California , and Freda of Big Flats. He loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them. Fritz is survived by his loving and devoted wife Elaine ; his children : Gerald T. and Deborah Meyers of Elmira Heights NY , Jeff Meyers of Horseheads, NY , and Marianne and Carlton Glass of Elmira, NY ; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren ; brothers and sister : Albert and Rosie Meyers of Elkland , PA , Mickey and Virginia Meyers of Horseheads, NY and Neva Tosh of Cincinnati, Ohio ; many nieces , nephews , cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Fritz's Gravesite Services on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 2 PM at Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. It was Fritz's wish that in lieu of flowers he be remembered through memorials to The Big Flats Historical Society 258 Hibbard Road Big Flats , NY 14814. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY. Words of Condolence and Memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com