Albert “Bert” R. Weaver, Jr., 86, passed away late Sunday night, September 20, 2026 peacefully at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York.
He was born on August 11, 1940 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was the son of the late, Albert R. Weaver, Sr. and Bessie (Gergley) Weaver. Bert was educated at Milford High School. After high school, Bert enlisted in the United States Army on December 14, 1959 and was stationed over several countries in Europe as a surveyor. While in the Army, Albert united in marriage to June Ann Wycinowski on April 30, 1960 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He started his family will his wife while stationed in Germany. He received an honorable discharge on March 1, 1962. They raised their three children together in a fun and loving home in Connecticut for most of their lives, until they moved to the generational family second homestead in Oppenheim, New York in the last two years.
Bert was employed for many years as a supervisor at Connecticut Light and Power until it was bought out by Yankee Gas in Norwalk, CT. During his service he traveled on the road with his career and also served as Union Steward. He retired after 30 years of service in 2005.
He was a truly committed member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction as well as the American Legion in Fairfield, Connecticut, both for many dedicated years. In his spare time, he enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing and taking his family to West Haven Yankees Baseball games which he loved. The best times were spent with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Weaver family has a wonderful sense of humor and Bert was sure to pass down all of his good traits for his family to carry on for generations. He will be deeply missed by his family.
Bert is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, June A. Weaver at home; his loving children, Dawna Weaver Hohall and her husband, Richard of Salisbury Center, NY and Craig Weaver of Oppenheim, NY; special grandchildren, Jessica Luquis of Albany, NY, Joshua Luquis and his wife, Sarah of Dolgeville, NY, Brian Luquis of Johnstown, NY, Dustin Hohall of Remsen, NY, Kristin Cumm and her husband, Brian of Dolgeville, NY and Kristopher Hohall of Salisbury Center, NY; great-grandchildren, Natalie Scanlon, Alice Luquis, Jameson Cumm, Austynn Cumm and Callie Cumm; a brother, Robert Weaver and his wife, Eileen of Stratford, CT; many nieces, nephews and many other beloved family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his son, Albert Russell Weaver, III also known affectionately as, “Rusty”, on December 20, 2004; and his siblings, Shirley Weaver, Ruth Akins, Barbara Harrington, Marilyn Eggers, and Kenneth Weaver.
A local memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 11 a.m. at the United Lutheran and Presbyterian Parish, East Faville Avenue, Dolgeville, New York 13329 with Pastor Larry Beasley, officiating, at the regular Sunday service. All are welcome to attend and memorialize Bert for the service. An additional memorial service at his previous church will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 106 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 with Rev. Susan Williamson officiating. Procession will follow to Lakeview Cemetery in Stratford, Connecticut where he will be laid to rest with his son, Rusty.
The Weaver Family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York, Cremations and Funerals.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Cooperstown Center in Cooperstown, New York for their care and compassion for Bert and his family during his stay.
To leave a message of sympathy for Bert’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute all or leave a photo or message for his online memorial book.
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