Albert Flatow, an undertaker of Meriden[,] was born in Germany, May 7, 1877, a son of Frederick and Wilhelmina Flatow, both deceased. The mother died on August 28, 1917, at the venerable age of eighty-four years.

     Albert Flatow began his education in the public schools of Germany but about nine months later accompanied his parents to the United States, the family reaching Meriden on the 22d of April, 1885. He continued his studies in a school connected with St. John’s Evangelical church and following his graduation therefrom went to work for the Edward Miller Company. He spent two years in the stock room and afterward was variously employed until 1898, when he accepted a position with C. W. Sturgis, an undertaker. He took a course in the United States School of Embalming of New York city and subsequently was employed by different firms as embalmer and funeral director, being located in New York city, in New Britain and in other places. In 1913 he came to Meriden and established a business of his own at No. 82 East Main street, whence on the 1st of June, 1915, he removed to his present large quarters at No. 57 West Main street. His equipment is complete and thoroughly up-to-date and includes a commodious chapel in which funeral services may be held. He performs well the manifold duties of a funeral director and is recognized as one of the best undertakers in the city. He has been well trained in his work, having studied under Auguste Renouard, an acknowledged authority in that line.

     Mr. Flatow was married July 31, 1902, in New York city, to Miss Mary M. Neubaum, of Meriden, and they have three children: Dora and Frederick, both of whom are in school; and Ruth Flora.

     Mr. Flatow votes independently and gives careful study to the questions and issues of the day. He belongs to the chamber of commerce and loyally supports the projects of that body for the upbuilding of the community. He is financial secretary of the Cosmopolitan Club, which is the oldest club in the city, and also belongs to many other fraternal and social organizations. He is a member of St. John’s Lutheran church and is treasurer of the Emanuel Lutheran Men’s Club. In 1918 he has served as president of the German Order of the Harugari for over three years. He has a wide acquaintance in the city and is held in high esteem for his personal worth.