Late Businessman Stuns Driver and Doorman After Leaving Them $1.5 Million
A prominent New York businessman has left $1.5 million in his will for his personal driver and doorman after dying in October.
Alan Meltzer, a music mogul and professional poker player, left his 54-year-old chauffeur Jean Laborde $1 million and Upper East Side doorman Chamil Demira $500,000, according to the New York Post.
"I don't know what to do exactly with the money, but one thing I know for sure – every year, I'm going to bring the guy some flowers at his grave," Laborde told the Post.
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"He was such a nice guy. He left me money, but it's not a good deal for me because it means he's no longer here," he added.
While both men were appreciative of 67-year-old Meltzer's good will gesture, it was his ex-wife who appeared bitter.
Meltzer, former head of the New York-based Wind-Up Records, was reportedly heart-broken after divorcing wife of 13 years Diana.
The couple, who had no children, encountered marital problems and divorced approximately one year prior to Meltzer's death.
It is believed that the former couple may have had a prenuptial agreement which ultimately protected Meltzer's assets and enabled him to cut his ex-wife from his estimated $10 million fortune.
"He can leave it to whoever he wants to, I'm doing fine. I could care less," Diana flippantly explained.
"If he wants to give it to the bums, he can give it to the bums," she said. "He can give his money to whoever he wants. We're divorced. The man is dead."
Demiraj, who like Laborde is believed to have offered a shoulder for Meltzer to cry on following his divorce drama, was thankful for the millionaire's big heart.
"I appreciate it, he was a generous guy. He was a really good friend of mine, and I was a good friend of his. It's a surprise. Peace and rest to him. That's all I can say," Demiraj said.
"He was always joking. He never looked down on anybody,'' Laborde added.
