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Bill Moskal's business and personal lives were wrapped around sports and fitness. As a risk consultant for Marsh & McClennan, he made sure potential clients were insurable. In recent months, his projects included proposed new stadiums for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and the Cincinnati Bengals pro football team.
At home in the Cleveland suburbs, he worked out daily. He would run with his dogs. At age 50, he boxed and wrestled once a week. He coached teams in every sport his 13-year-old son, Andy, played. He juggled business trips, including a Sept. 11 meeting at the World Trade Center's north tower, around family activities. As his wife, Lorraine, said, "He was always available to us. He was truly the other half.
"He loved opera," his wife added. "When we had a memorial service for him, I joked with the priest that he would have loved to have had Andrea Bocelli sing `Ave Maria' because he adored him. There was a memorial service the next day at ground zero in New York. I couldn't make it, but I watched on television. Andrea Bocelli was there and sang `Ave Maria.' Quite a coincidence."
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I visited the memorial in New York and wanted to learn more about the name I captured in the photo. It was a humbling experience to be there.
Ryan Anderson
December 16, 2024
Tom Newton
September 11, 2021
On this 20 year anniversary of 9/11, of course we can't help but reflect on all the lives lost that day. Bill was a neighbor and while I didn't know him that well, I do know that he was a person of faith and integrity. In my mind, there are not two better qualities in being a human being. God bless you Lorraine along with Andy and Jessica. He is still very much alive in your beautiful family.
Patricia Welcome-Butler
October 15, 2018
Time never dims the integrity of such a wonderful friend and true gentleman. Rest in Paradise, Bill.
The Kindred Family
October 13, 2018
Sending our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy to your family for your loss. May God continue to give the strength needed each and every day. Bill will always be missed.
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Gary Mosorjak
September 13, 2017
I sat in my school desk right behind Bill in Garfield Jr. High School; also our Homeroom at the Greater Johnstown High School. We Graduated together in 1969. I just want to say that although our time together was sporadic, & having short connecting moments; I'll always remember Bill as one of the most pleasant; gentle & intelligent persons I've ever known! My memories of Bill will be with me all of my life! Thanks, Bill! Gary
Patricia Butler
September 12, 2017
You will never be forgotten, Bill. I will pray for Lorraine, Jessica and Andrew always.
Pat
Sean Higgins
September 11, 2017
In remembrance of Bill
September 11, 2016
It's 9/11 again -- time to remember dear Bill -- as always his family is in my thoughts & prayers. I heard his name read this morning on the TV from New York City. It seems just like yesterday that he was so tragically taken from us; but it's been 15 yrs! May God continue to bless his wife & adult children......Shelby Chesko
Ellen Mayne
September 11, 2016
You are in my thoughts today as I watch the 15th anniversary 9/11 ceremony in NYC. I watched the towers go down that day from NJ, where there are many Moskals, and I celebrated the birthday in heaven of my father (William B Moskal) yesterday. He was born Boleslaw Moskal in Passaic, NJ. His nephew and namesake Bill Moskal lives near Philadelphia. Rest in Peace.
September 11, 2016
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 23, 2016
To the family of William David Moskal - you will never be forgotten! I work for Daniels Family Funeral Services in New Mexico and want you to know that I selected Mr. Moskal's name and colored a white dove in his memory. The doves for each of the 9-11 victims will be placed on white flags and together with an American Flag will be placed in our cemetery for our remembrance ceremony. God bless you and keep you! Ruth
Gary Mosorjak
March 31, 2015
I sat right behind Bill for a number of years in home rooms at Garfield Jr. High and Johnstown High School. (Bill was the smart one)! We talked at the beginnings & endings of each school day. Conversations I'll always remember. Bill was a Joy ! Our journeys took different paths, His success was achieved with peoples physical needs, mine continues to address their Spiritual needs, as a pastor. I'm looking forward to the day in which we share together all our adventures. My thoughts and prayers reach out to you all, family & friends, often ! God's Blessings!
Gary Mosorjak
S J. Friscia III
March 29, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Patricia WelcomeButler
September 12, 2014
God Bless the Moscal family. I think of you and of Bill often. He is a part of my life as are the whole family. Love and Prayers. Pat Welcome-Butler.
Thinking
September 11, 2014
Thinking of the Moskal family on this Sept. 11, 2014. Watched Bill's name come across the scroll line on Fox News this morning --said a special prayer & had a moment of silence for him. God bless the three of you --Sincerely, Shelby Chesko
September 11, 2014
I worked with Bill on the Central Riverfront project in Cincinnati. Our entire team was saddened by Bill's loss. He was a great person and loved his family. He will be remembered and missed forever.
God Bless Bill and his family.
Monroe Barnes
MBJ Consutlants
Finley Lyons
September 11, 2014
I worked with Bill at the Reds ballpark in Cincy; although I did not know him very well,I believe his spirit continues. God is good all the time.
December 11, 2013
I had written on another tribute site, but came across this site while looking for some information on a distant family member.
Bill, I still think about you every now and then. Our work on the Bengals Stadium and Reds Ballpark, not to mention Fort Washington Way were very memorable experiences for me. I certainly gained a great deal of knowledge from you which in turned has helped me on more than one occaision with the clients I serve. I also remember the times in which we talked about our respective families, music, and sports. Those memories are one's that I hold onto and remember with great pleasure. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and your family.
As I noted on another site - "A good man and a good person, I count myself very fortunate to have met and known Bill Moskal."
God Bless,
Adam Reiff
Patricia Welcome-Butler
September 12, 2013
Never forgotten, my dear friend....Love to the Moskal family!
Shelby Chesko
September 11, 2013
Should have done this first!! Lighting this candle in memory of your dear Bill!!
Shelby Chesko
September 11, 2013
Remembering your loved one again on this the 12th anniversary of 9/11 -- heard his name read this morning. (Would love to see the memorial in NYC & to read his name there; but for health reasons cannot travel that far). God bless the three of you!!
Shelby Chesko
September 11, 2012
forgot to add this candle to my message!!
Shelby Chesko
September 11, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with you again this year on the 11th anniversary of your loved one's tragic death -- listened to your dear Bill's name being read at New York City's annual remembrance ceremony this morning --(always brings tears to my eyes). Hope the three of you are doing okay -- may the good Lord bless & keep you.
Gary Mosorjak
September 11, 2012
hello, my name is Gary Mosorjak and I live in Johnstown Pa. Bill and I attended Garfield Jr. High School together. Those classes went from 7th to 10th. grades. from '63-64 to 1967. I knew bill every morning. He sat right in front of me those years in homeroom. We had different journey's He was so smart ! Johnstown was a steel mill town and I went into the mills. I didn't last long in Bethlehem steel due to the flood of '77 . and in 1990 I became a pastor within the church of the brethren, of which I pastor the Westmont Church of the Brethren now. I just want to say that I found Bill to be a wonderful, and delightful Classmate and can still see him those many mornings before our other classes and back again, before returning home at the end of a school day, sharing how our day went ..having jokes and laughing together are times i'll never forget. I just learned of his passing at our last class reunion and i am so glad I found this memorial page for him . Bill was always a joy to me in those school days and I wanted you to know I am happy and proud to be even that very small part of his life here with us ! God's Blessings to all your family ! Yours in Christ.. Pastor Gary Mosorjak
Anonymous
September 15, 2011
Dear Moskal Family,
I was only in 2nd Grade when 9/11 occured and I intend to never forget that day because so many people were affected by it, including many in our community. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as we commemorate the ten years after the attack that threatened our freedom. God Bless You.
Abby T
September 15, 2011
Dear Mr. Moskal,
I didn't know you but my heart goes out to you and your family. I can't say that i know what your family went though or what it must have been like i can only imagine that it was tough. I pray for those who died and the family they left behind because i can't imagine losing my father. It makes me sad to just think about. Your family will be in my prayers. God bless.
-Abby
Pat WelcomeButler
September 14, 2011
Dear Lorraine, Jessie and Andrew -
You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Your husband, your father was a man of integrity who left his mark of kindness and Godliness on many.
Pat (Welcome) Butler
Anonymous
September 13, 2011
Dear Moskal Family,
On the day of September 11th, 2001, I was in my kindergarden classroom. I didn't know about the tragic events that weren going on that day. All I really remember was seeing my parents watching the news, and reading the paper with sadness shown across their faces. I was shocked when I saw pictures of the Twin Towers burning, and hearing how many people had lost their lives. Now that I am older, I've learned a lot about September 11th, 2001. It was such a devistating day for America. But, after that day, we have never backed down. America pulled together and became stronger after 9/11. God Bless Mr. Moskal, and the Moskal family for being so brave since then. My prayers go out to your family.
Meghan (Biesinger) Adam and Carter Neff
September 12, 2011
Dear Lorraine, Jessie and Andrew,
My first year teaching U.S. History in Fairfax, VA, was in Sept. 2001. I will never forget that day and I make sure that all of my students know the heroes of that day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Doug S
September 12, 2011
My prayers go out to Mr. Moskal and his family. We will never forget what happened. God bless you, and Rest In Peace
Gretchen Jancsura
September 11, 2011
Lorraine I think about you & your family often. I worked with you at Continetal Pharmacy years ago. I pray for healing for you & your family. You are always in my thoughts. God Bless you
Gretchen (Wolverton) Jancsura
September 11, 2011
Our prayers go out to Mr. Moskal and his family. God bless you.
Cora Lukehart
September 11, 2011
Hi Lorraine I use to work with you at Continental Pharmacy I just wanted to let you know I think about you & your family often God Bless you-Cora
September 11, 2011
Dear Jessica, Andrew, & your dear MOm -- thinking of you again this year & especially on the 10th anniversary of your dear one's untimely death. The new memorial at the World Trade Center site is beautiful; & I just heard Bill's name read. We must NEVER FORGET!! May the Lord bless & keep you -- Shelby Chesko
Karen Clossin- Pappas
September 10, 2011
Mrs. Moskal and family; I was a childhood friend of Billy; attended Bheam Elementary, Garfield and Johnstown High. Today was the memorial service in the West End for Bill; I met his mom today and showed her the yearbook with Bills picture and clubs photos. It was touching to remember Bill as the funny young guy who would tease us in chorus practice and make us laugh. His friend George Higgins spoke of the adult Bill, and It was quite moving. God has a need for good men in Heaven and I know that he is with you daily in your thoughts and memories. God Bess your family and you as you continue thru this life.
Lee Landers
September 2, 2011
Each year I remember you and pray for your family.
a fellow Ohioian
September 13, 2010
Dear Jessica, Andrew, & your dear mom -- remembering the three of you as another Sept.11th came & went--I watched TV on Sat. as they read the list of names of the loved ones (including your dear Bill) who lost their lives on that fateful day. May we never forget!! May the Lord bless & keep you --Shelby Chesko
September 13, 2010
Dear Ones -
I will never forget Bill or the three of you. God Bless!
Pat (Welcome) Butler
Joan Moskal
September 11, 2010
They opened the first responders park in Hilliard Ohio, My son Christian Found Bill's name on the walls that listed all those who were killed on September 11. My father was Ed Moskal, from Johnstown Pa. Please know that we will never forget! Your dad was a true American Hero.
Shelby Chesko
September 12, 2009
To Jessica, Andrew, & your dear Mom -- every September 11th I think of the three of you & the great loss that you suffered with the tragic death of your dear dad & husband on that fateful day in 2001.
Last night (9/11/09)on the History Channel I watched a TV special called "102 Minutes That Changed America" -- it reminded me that we must NEVER FORGET what happened; & that we must always KEEP IN OUR HEARTS those who perished on that horrible day. Someday I hope I can visit Ground Zero in memory of your dear Bill. Take care & God bless ---- Shelby Chesko (former teacher-aide at BBHMS).
Lee Landers
August 29, 2009
Good evening,
I have chose to honor William on 9/11
as one of the Ohio loved ones lost on that dreadful day by doing a good deed in his name. In William's name I will be donating blood. It has been signed into law that 9/11 is National Day of Service. My service will be to remember the lost. My wish is that everyone will choose at least one name and serve others in his/her name,so each of 3000 will be remembered and honored on that day.
God bless you and yours.
Denise Rhodes
August 25, 2009
Hi I would like to introduce myself: I am Denise Rhodes. I am connected with a group across America that releases doves for memorial services. We are going to do a release across america in memory of those who lost their lives on 911. I am planning to add a more personal and mention those who were from Ohio. My research has showed that there were three people lost that day from Ohio . One from Mason Ohio, one from Cleveland and then your loved one William from Brecksville. There are pledge 3100 white doves to be released that day across America I have pledged to release 50 in my town of Mt Sterling Ohio. My plan is to seperate 3 of my birds out and let them be released together to represent those lost from Ohio then let my other birds be released. I welcome any ideas or comments you may have to help me with this memorial. May God bless you and be with you and your family forever Denise Rhodes. You can find out more about this release by clicking on my web site denisesdoves.com and click the flag marked "remembering 911" or you can contact me at 1-740-437-7022
Leonard Yuhas
December 21, 2007
I knew Bill since the first grade. We grew up togather. I was driving back to Johnstown that day. I was totally shocked when I found out Bill was in that building. I think of Bill often. I am so sorry this happen. May God bless you all and be with you all forever.
Patricia Welcome Butler
September 12, 2007
Hi Family -
Not a day goes by that I do not think about my friend and colleague Bill. Yesterday I participated in a Peace Concert given at Antioch Baptist Church. It involved people of all religions and backgrounds (a minister from United Church of Christ, a nun from the Roman Catholic church, a Buddhist priest, a rabbi, an imam from a local mosque, a singer from the Hindu tradition, a priest from the Sikh tradition and our Heritage Chorale of which I am a member). I was grateful to participate as I felt it honored Bill's life and peaceful nature. Keep the faith. Love, Patricia Welcome-Butler (I got married this past May!)
George (Jud) and Nancy Higgins
August 12, 2007
Dear Lorraine, Jesse & Andy:
We have recently moved back to Johnstown and there hasn't been a day that we haven't thought about "Bill" your husband, your Father and my friend. I remember so very well working with Bill on Long Island, NY and having our dinners talking about how he was looking forward to driving back to Johnstown for the weekend to be with you all.
Nancy & I have have "Bills" picture in our living room as a reminder of this very special person.
We will never forget Bill and you all as well. Know that the our candles shine brightly for Bill.
May God Bless you all.
P Tabbernor
January 9, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Patricia Welcome
January 11, 2006
Dear Lorraine,Andy & Jessie,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you all. I worked with your father in the Cleveland office of Marsh for all of the 12 years he was there. He was my friend. I remember you all being at the company picnics. Bill and I always talked about how much we loved our families and how nothing else really counted above that love. He loved you all so much. What a gentle, classy spirit! Our loss is the heaven's gain.
Love to you all. You are always in my prayers.
Pat
Josh Anton
October 19, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Moskal family. Jessie may not remember me but I went to grade school with her back in 5th grade when she lived in Olmsted Falls. I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I understand the grief you feel because my mother passed away eight months ago in an accident. I know the pain it causes of losing someone very close to you and I offer my condolences.
God Bless you
Jessie Moskal
August 12, 2005
I miss you every day, Dad. I wish you were here so badly it hurts. I truly could never have asked for a better father. You're my hero forever.
Love always,
Jessie
Jennifer Sewell-Kopkas
September 10, 2004
My thoughts and prayers will forever be with your family. My father worked for Marsh and with Bill. He also knew many of the victims. I thank God everyday that he wasn't there, but I also remember the ones who were. Stay strong and never forget.
Jennifer Sewell-Kopkas
The Gureczny Family
September 16, 2003
Diana gave us the information on your husband before we left to visit the WTC this past summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John, Susan & Mandi
Kathy Kurtz
August 29, 2003
Dear Jessie, Andy, and Lorraine:
I am thinking of you all. I will forever remember the boat ride in NYC, as we talked and then you saw the WTC site. You were so spiritual Lorraine in how you "felt" Bill.
Jessie, I miss you and think of you often. We have the "In Memory of Bill Moskal" sticker on our car and in our front window and they will stay there forever. I hope school and internships are going well.
And Andy, I hope you are having fun with playing sports, as your dad did.
Take care of yourselves and I hope you can feel the love and support from afar this September 11.
Much love, Kathy Kurtz
Amanda Davis
October 13, 2002
It's a tragidy with what happened on that horrible day but just remember you have support from not only family and friends but from strangers too! I just got Williams mercy band for an anniversary present from my fiance, he chose williams because that is our new sons name. Just keep in mind that his heart and soul is with you always!
Always,
Amanda Davis, Keith Henry,and William Henry
Susan (Moskal) Muenzenberger
September 13, 2002
I was Bill's cousin. I am Bob Moskal's daughter. I still get the Johnstown Paper and and I was truly sorry to read about his tragic death. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jason Whitney
September 13, 2002
In these times of rememberence, I just wanted to say my prayers are going out to the entire Moskal family.
God Bless!!
Jason
cynthia bujakowski
September 10, 2002
As we approach the anniversary of the deaths of thousands of innocent people, please know we will never forget, and will never give up our fight against the evilness that allowed it to occur. I did not know you, but feel connected to you and your family, to whom I offer my prayers for healing and a better world.
Leonard Shurin
September 10, 2002
Bill, I really miss you--you know that. Love, Your cousin, Lenny
Megan Kennedy
September 6, 2002
I don't know Mr. Moskal or anyone from his family that I know of, but I know you've gone through a very trying year. Here's an Irish Blessing from a fellow NE Ohioan:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Patricia Cermak
August 7, 2002
TO Bill's family,
Recently I heard about a project that is being done in Virginia to honor those lost due to terror over the last 30 years. All names are being stitched to form an American flag that is 30+ feet by 60+ feet.
I requested and received Bill's name to stitch. His name is stitched along with a design of the WTC as one of the red strips. I have finished the stitching and will be mailing it off tomorrow to become part of the flag.
God Bless, Pat
Shelby Chesko
July 31, 2002
Dear Jessica & Andrew -- my thoughts & prayers have been with you & your Mom everyday since that tragic morning of Sept. 11th. (You may not remember me -- I was a teacher's aide at BBHMS until I retired in Sept. 2000). I say a special prayer for the 3 of you you each morning when I put out my American flag - (& everytime I travel by Emerald Woods on my way to 3rd Federal Bank). I can relate to the grief that your family is going thru because I lost my first husband in a car accident; & I know how it is to lose someone so dear to you.
It seems so unfair that good people must be taken from us too early in life. Take one day at a time; & the Lord will give you the strength to get through it. Your dear Dad (& husband) will live on in you thru the wonderful memories you have of him. Sincerely, Shelby Chesko
jessie moskal
July 19, 2002
i love you, Dad. we all miss you beyond expression. i want you back, more than anything in the world. but i know you are always with me, and thank God for that. i can only imagine the glory you are witnessing right now, but you deserve every bit of it.
thank you for everything. youre the best. you make me smile.
love,
jessie
xox
Angie Campbell
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind. May you rest in peace forever more.
Laura Sadler
March 24, 2002
Although we have never met, our families belong to the same community, as well as the same church, St. Basil's. My heart goes out to you for the tremendous loss you have all suffered. Having just lost my beloved grandmother, I can only imagine your grief over losing a husband and father. Please accept our prayers and condolences in this difficult time of your lives.
May God bless,
The Sadler family
March 12, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL GENTLEMAN...WILLIAM DAVID MOSKAL AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF OHIO...MAY JESUS AND MARIA YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Ramona and David McIntire
January 29, 2002
Lorraine, Jessie and Andrew,
We are so saddened with your loss. We wish the very best for you always. If there is ever anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our deepest sympathy,
David, Ramona, James & Janine
Deborah (Andrews) Halach
January 7, 2002
I remember Bill from High School, were in Chorus together and spent alot of good times together. I will always remember his sense of humor.
Teresa Jahn
December 19, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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