William Ernest Mosblech

William Ernest Mosblech, Bill, died on January 6, 2025, due to a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old. He was born on April 25, 1941 in Flushing, New York. His parents were Albert Mosblech and Dorothy Olga Blohm Mosblech. He grew up in College Point, New York where he attended grade school at PS 27. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, an all-boys school, in 1958. During high school he played football and was once named best running back in New York City. After high school he attended Hofstra College. In January of 1963, he enlisted in the Navy. He became a submarine sailor and served on the USS Sea Owl. He worked as a communications electrician. He was honorably discharged in February of 1967.

After his service in the Navy, he relocated to Orlando, Florida. He worked for the government as a civilian contractor and later as logistics engineer at Contraves Corporation—a company that developed flight simulation equipment.

Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Cristie (Reed) Mosblech, his children with his first wife Florence, Billy Mosblech (Tracie), Michael Mosblech, Brian Mosblech, Alison (Mosblech) Meadows; two grandsons Rosco (Lauren) Mosblech and Max Mosblech. He has one surviving brother, Dennis (Irene) Mosblech of Quogue, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Dorothy Mosblech.

Bill was affectionately called Moe by his friends and family. He was known for his quick and crazy sense of humor. He had many lifelong friends from his homeplace in New York. He held strong to his Christian faith and found comfort in knowing Jesus. He loved and enjoyed everything connected to the ocean—water, boating, fishing, music, and the beach. He was a sailor at heart. Some of his fondest memories are fishing with his father Albert, grandfather Herman Blohm, his sons, and grandsons. His dream was to become a Navy pilot, but had poor eyesight, so he became a Navy submariner. He was very proud of his Navy submarine service. His happiest times were with his wife, children, grandchildren, and puppies. His proudest moments were the birth of his children and grandchildren and his marriage to Cristie.

Prepared by Cristie Mosblech 1-8-25