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What do you do when a loved one that you are supposed to be able to rely on is a "closet" alcoholic?

I dunno... never been in that situation so I don't know how I would react. My sperm donor *ahem* father is an alcoholic BUT you said 'loved one' and I don't know the man that well to love love him.
I guess I'd give them support... accompany them to AA meetings... What else is there? I mean you can only do so much to help... because if the person doesn't face up to actually having an alcohol abuse problem (in the first place) then nothing you do is going to help... similarly, if they know they have a problem but don't want to do anything about it, then what can you do?

I can admit that I am a functioning alkki ...

But I will admit that alcoholism in some/others is a very very serious thing. I think you should have open talks with them about alochol. Let them know they can trust with what they say. It can be a very touchy subject, so this person may get upset with you. But don't let it stop you from supporting them.
Are you sure they are an alcoholic, or just a social drinker?
Constant support really really helps.

Is a six pack before mid-day social? If so den yes dem is social. Yes but how you one does tell someone who is in every sence of the word your superior and who you should respect and admire that they have a drink problem? The thing is I never ever realised they had a drink problem, until I saw them sober once which was a complete change to how they are all the rest of the time, that's how bad it is. They sleep with a can next to the bed for when they wake up so they don't have to be sober for the length of time it takes to walk to the kitchen. Also their mood changes greately so i have no idea how they will react. They could take it extremelly well, or dey could send me to Accident an Emergency.