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Christopher Meyers Obituary
AGE: 63 • Spotswood
Christopher Joseph Meyers, 63, of Spotswood, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012 after a decades-long battle with complications arising from exposure to Agent Orange, while serving his country in Vietnam.
Born and raised in New Brunswick, Chris lived in Old Bridge and Jamesburg before settling in Spotswood in 2004. He served as a sergeant in the 2nd Infantry division of the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He retired in 2004 from People's Transport of Old Bridge. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Spotswood. Chris was a life member and past Junior Vice Commander of VFW post 4589 of Spotswood. He dedicated himself to helping disabled veterans get benefits and advocated for their rights. He enjoyed day trips to Atlantic City, Pennsylvania Amish country and New Hope. He also enjoyed watching the NY Giants and cookouts with his family and grandchildren.
Predeceased by his brother, George, in 2009, he is survived by his wife of 12 years, Deborah Scheicher-Newman; his children, Jeannette Olshefski and her companion Scott Purcell of Old Bridge, Danielle Newman-Bellino and her husband George of Colonia, Christopher Olshefski and his wife Melissa of Denville, and, Robert Newman and his companion Jennifer Timper of Spotswood; his grandchildren Bryan, Angelica and Bianca, and; two nephews and many cousins.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday from Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood, followed by an 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy from St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Spotswood. A committal service and military honors will take place at the chapel at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick immediately following the Mass. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Chris' memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Attention: Gift Processing , PO Box 14301 , Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or at www.dav.org (choose the option to donate online).
For directions or to send an email note of condolence to the family, please visit www.spotswoodfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Meyers
Patty Peterson Calogero
January 26, 2012
My prayers to Debbie and family. I was very happy to see the beautiful service given to my cousin today. Debbie your family embrassed my cousin and loved him so as he loved you all very much. My cousin was like my brother as we were raised together, we shared so much...dreams, secrets, disappointments and many many laughs...He had a hard life but always managed to keep loving everyone and helping everyone. He was a very special man! I miss you already Chris and will always remember our special moments in life and will keep them close in my heart. words can not express what I am feeling..I love you rest in peace Chris. love your cousin/sister Patty
Jason Meyers
January 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all that feel the loss of Chris. As a kid he was a big part of my life. Out of any of my uncles he was the one I have had the most contact with in my adult life. Shearing stories of Family history. Funny and interesting tales of my father when they were kids. He was a good man and I feel proud to remember him as the blood line I come from. Chris, your impact on my life will be remembered, and as long as I live I will always smile and think of you when your influence shows in my actions. I love you uncle Chris, and I will miss you.
Jacqueline Harris
January 23, 2012
Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
January 23, 2012
Rest in Peace! Hope you can do that.... Condolences to his son Chris... Its hard loosing a parent... Time will make it a little easier!
RON SERVON
January 23, 2012
the servon family, johnny and i really no that we lost one of the last good guys. the stories we could tell from the past and what our lives have seen and been thru is amazing.god bless, no pain, and rest on.thanks for helping my brother.piece brother RON SERVON
Irene Meyers
January 23, 2012
R.I.P.CHRIS sorry for all who loved him <3 and the loss they share <3
Irene Meyers
January 23, 2012
R.I.P. CHRIS
Janette Polon-Ramirez
January 23, 2012
My prayers to the Meyers family.
Rest in Peace Chris, you will be missed.
Chris Meyers
January 23, 2012
Although we lost touch in the past years for reasons I am still unsure of. I still hold the fondest memories of my childhood spent with you in more ways then I can count. My biggest regret is letting so much time go by without you. I never got to say goodbye, or remind you how much I still loved you and missed you, and now always will. I will forever remember the best of times and all the lessons I learned from you in one way or the other. You will forever be in my heart. I love you "pops" R.I.P. dad... your son,
Christopher J. Meyers
January 23, 2012
All though we lost touch somewhat over the years, for reasons I still am unsure of. I still hold the fondest memories of my childhood spent with you in too many ways to count. My only regret is that I stopped trying to stay in touch, and the fact that I never got to say goodbye and remind you that I never stopped loving you. I don't know if you really knew that, or how much I missed you, and now always will! I love you dad R.I.P. your son..
Christopher Meyers
January 22, 2012
RIP Dad.
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