Juan Meyer

Juan Meyer
We are saddened to announce that Juan Miguel Meyer passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025, at the age of 80, in Greenwich, CT. He was born April 18, 1944, in Caracas, Venezuela, to Kurt and Lotte Meyer and was raised there until the age of 17, when he emigrated to the United States to enter college.
Juan attended Amherst College, earning a BA. He then moved to MIT, where he would earn both a BS and MS in chemical engineering and an MBA from The Sloan School of Management. Along with an invaluable education, he made many of his lifelong friends there.
If one asked Juan what the most important day of his life was, he'd volunteer, "the day Virginia Wyman agreed to marry me." They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Juan lived life with gusto, developing passions for travel, art, wine and food. He was an accomplished chef, who often offered to prepare his signature Paella dish for charities, raising thousands of dollars at auction. He loved to play tennis and did so well beyond the useful age of his knees. Always a sharp dresser, he collected unique ties and wore a pocket square to perfection. If he did commit a faux pas, "Juanito" was the first to make fun of himself, further endearing him to family and friends alike.
Juan's business career was varied and extensive, though his concentration for the past four decades revolved around private wealth management. At the time of his passing, he was a Senior Vice President of Truist Wealth. Juan was the consummate networker, establishing worthwhile connections around the world. His philanthropic interests included the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, where he served as a board member and Chair.
Juan is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia, Wyman Meyer, his sister, Dorith Hollander, his son, Edward and wife Lucile, and his daughter, Katharine and husband Ramy. His cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, Ella, Camilia and Laila, nicknamed him "Pito". He was also loved dearly by a large, extended family, and will be greatly missed by a significant group of colleagues and friends. He was truly "Juan in a million" and will always remain in our hearts.
A celebration of life will be held later in the year.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Juan's honor to The Bruce Museum, of Greenwich, CT or Young Concert Artists ( yca.org ) of New York, NY.