William P. Meyerjack, Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William P. Meyerjack, Jr. (Bill), who departed this world on June 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on September 4, 1936, in New Haven to the late William P and Norma (Tuttle) Meyerjack, Sr., Bill lived a life filled with love, community service, and a passion for accounting. He was the loving husband of the late Judith (Sorensen) Meyerjack.

A proud graduate of Hamden High School and Quinnipiac University, where he earned his degree in accounting, Bill co-founded Budwitz and Meyerjack, an accounting firm, in 1971 with his partner, Peter Budwitz. His dedication to his profession and his clients was unparalleled. Bill served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962, a commitment he always cherished. He was an integral part of the Cheshire community, actively participating in numerous local committees. For over 30 years, he was a valued member of the Exchange Club of Cheshire, proudly serving three terms as President. He dedicated four years as the chairman of the Cheshire Board of Education and was involved in the Cheshire Beautification Committee. A founding member of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Bill also made his mark on the community as a Board of Directors member for the construction of Nelson Hall at Elim Park, where he later was and integral part of the founding of the Elim Park Foundation. Above all, Bill was a loving family man. Alongside his wife Judy, he created a warm and nurturing home for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bill's spirit, kindness, and unwavering commitment to family and community will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his son, William Meyerjack and his wife Catherine of Lincoln, RI, his daughter, Laurel Zimmerman and her husband Jeffrey of Pheonix, AZ, his grandchildren, Nicole (Jake) Popovich, Taylor Meyerjack, Kara (Nate) Cole, and Brian (Caroline) Zimmerman, his great-grandchildren, Jaxon Popovich, Justin Popovich, Graham Cole, and Merritt Cole, his twin brothers, Allen Meyerjack of Meriden and Emory (Nancy) Meyerjack of Cheshire and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may gather at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 South Main Street on Monday June 9, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Nelson Hall at Elim Park 150 Cook Hill Road in Cheshire at 11:00 am.