Joseph Meister reflects on 99 years

Joseph Meister reflects on 99 years

Of hard work, family, and lessons that last a lifetime DELMAR — When Joseph Meister turns 99 years old on Monday, May 5, it will mark nearly a century spent valuing the things he learned early in life: the rewards of hard work, the importance of education, and the lasting bonds of family and community. Born in Albany in 1926 to Emil and Theresa Meister, Joe’s early years were shaped by the challenges of the Great Depression. He worked alongside …