William Henry Moroski, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by Virginia, his wife of 61 years. He is survived by six children; Jacqueline (Grant) Martin, Joseph (Dianna) Moroski, Jeffery (Susan) Moroski, Julianne (Brett) Ashba, Jane (Stanley) Harriger, Jerrold (Denise) Moroski, 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella Hamelink, brothers Robert and Jack Moroski, and a great-granddaughter, Britnee.
After graduating from Creston High School, Bill joined the United States Army. After his discharge, he worked for American Seating and Consumers Energy. While working for American Seating, Bill played baseball for the company team. From there, he was tapped to play for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1953, Bill joined the Grand Rapids Police Department. While an officer, Bill received many honors as a marksman and sharpshooter.
Bill retired from the Grand Rapids Police Department in 1984, after 31 years of service. Upon retirement, he had many other jobs, including appliance delivery, driving a courtesy van for Grand Rapids Ophthalmology, cutting lawns, and shoveling snow. Bill was an active St. Alphonsus parishioner.For the last few months of his life, Bill and the family received support, care, and love from the staff of Emmanuel Hospice. Bill (and the girls) express our sincere thanks to Amber, Nichole, and all the others for caring for Dad and offering us support.
Please join us for Visitation at Reyers North Valley Chapel on Thursday, August 22 , from 4:00 – 8:00 PM where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian burial, officiated by Father Bernie Carlin, will be August 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (224 Carrier St., Grand Rapids) with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catherine’s Care Center or the Co-Redemptorist Association
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