Frank J. Moryl Sr.

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Frank Moryl Obituary

WESTMINSTER -- Frank J. Moryl Sr., 88, of 12 Lakewood Park Road, died Friday evening, May 4, at the Heywood Hospital after an illness.

Frank was born on Sept. 20, 1918, in Fitchburg, a son of the late John and Louise (Zalozo) Moryl. He was a 1937 graduate of Fitchburg High School.

He worked as garage forman at Moryl’s Garage from 1935 to1941, as an electrician from 1941 until 1965 working for various contractors and for General Electric as a master electrician and plant manager of services and facilities maintenance. He worked as a teacher for Leominster Trade High School from 1965 to 1986 as an electrical instructor.

Frank was a member of the retired teachers, the chairperson of the following Worcester Forth MRTA, Protection, Information, Legislation, the Westminster Housing Authority for five years, engineered and directed complete restoration of the 1905 hydro-electrical plant, a member of the AARP, and a member of the First Congregational Church of Westminster.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth E. (Tibbets) Moryl, whom he married on July 28, 1942; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank J. Jr. and Joan Moryl and Peter Moryl and Cindy-Lou Sumner-Moryl, all of Westminster; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Moryl of Brooklyn, N.Y., Robert Moryl of Oklahoma, Pamela Moryl of Westminster, Penelope Seaver of New Hampshire, Polli Moryl of Wellfleet, Rebecca Moryl of Waltham and Jessica Moryl of Westminster; seven great-grandchildren, Matthew Bean, Jason Bean, Jennifer Bean, Kayla Moryl, Braxton Moryl, Quinn Oliver, and Ellis Oliver; two sisters, Mary Sowerbutts of Holland, Pa., Regina Bouchard of Fitchburg and John Moryl of New York; and several nieces and nephews.

MORYL -- Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in the First Congregational Church of Westminster, 138 Main St., Westminster. Interment will follow in the Woodside Cemetery, 9 Narrows Road, Westminster, MA 01473. Calling hours will be held Monday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net), 123 Main St., Westminster, MA. 01473. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s name to the First Congregational Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 477, Westminster, MA.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on May 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Moryl

5 Entries

Gregory Nyman

September 22, 2020

I was saddened to learn of Frank's death. I knew his son (Frank Jr.) for many years....but have moved away from the area. My condolences to the family and friends, and I trust he is in the presence of his Redeemer now..

Vincent Kelly

May 1, 2019

Frank Moryl was my mentor and surrogate father-of-sorts during a difficult time in childhood. As the only Black student in a class he taught at what was at the time called Leominster Trade School, he helped nurture me in transition from teenager to manhood. One day he kept me late departing school in order to keep my classmates late the next day, classmates predominantly White, to instill in them what it must mean to be the only Black kid in class. He taught me a man must live responsibly and honorably, listen much and talk little (something Im still learning to do. ) and that I should be empathetic. After I moved away from my beloved Massachusetts in 1982 I continued contact with my favorite teacher, visiting him at least on several occasions, the most memorable in 1991. The years I visit Massachusetts I stop by his gravesite shared with his beloved Elizabeth to honor him. It was due to the influence of Mr. Moryl and other teachers in the Montachusett region I was briefly involved with politics in Georgia, even if only a small way. There is no way I can thank Frank Moryl for the impact he left upon my life except to be the best I can be, true and honest to myself, living life exemplary for others to be inspired, just as he inspired me.

Now that youre in Heaven Frank, I hope youre not lecturing god TOO MUCH on ways he can improve the universe. You were always the commensurate perfectionist!

Vincent Kelly

May 7, 2007

Elizabeth, Frank Jr. and Peter.
The end of an era is marked with the passing of a Great Man.
Frank J. Moryl Sr. IS a great man. I speak of him in the present tense in the wake of his passing because we must not forget Frank Moryl Sr. has not left us…he has just gone away to a better place where he waits for us. Mr. Moryl is one of the greatest men I’ve ever known or had the privilege of knowing.

He never let up. He never gave up. He always kept believing in the old cliché ‘behind every cloud shines a silver lightning’. But being the idealist he could also be the realist. He knew both light and darkness in men including himself but never let the fact hinder relationship with God and Man. Rather than sit idly by and complain about life he devoted himself to making our world a better place for everybody to live, not just people in his immediate vicinity. And he truly understood the words of his beloved savior ‘Love thine enemy’.

What many people never understood about Frank Moryl is that he possessed a great intellect but like other great men he learned to keep it in check. He not only listened to Proverbs 4:7 but heeded what it had to say; ‘Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding’. As a Teacher he knew ‘Nothing that can be learned can be taught in a classroom’. He made students share his conviction of the greater classroom of life outside school buildings.

As a Teacher Mr. Moryl never looked at color, gender or age in a student. Like true fishermen of old he sought, in the murky depths
of a pupil’s soul, potential to reel out. I should know…I was one of his students, the only Black man in his class.

While in High School he was my friend, mentor and sometimes surrogate father and this continued to be the case beyond Leominster High. He believed in me when I wouldn’t believe in myself. He challenged me in areas I didn’t want to be challenged and saw to it I rose to every occasion. Mr. Moryl taught me to respect my elders and those in position of authority, especially when it was my habit to go over somebody’s head.

His belief in public service and confidence in me inspired me to run for class president and win the seat. Even as I reveled in my new position of influence, at any moment or time I failed to set a good example as a leader or thought about using my position for private gain he scolded me and rightfully so. The political activism in my life today can be traced back to Mr. Moryl, his belief in his fellow man, in The American Way, beliefs I hold onto.

This was truly a great man. And if Heaven is full to accommodate such a man I believe God would expand the realm just for his sake.

Because in every sense of the word Frank J. Moryl Sr. lived his life as a Son of God.

I mourn because I miss him. I will strive to honor his memory by being the best I can at what I am and attempt to inspire others with the same level of greatness he had. We can be thankful, that God blessed us with a great man for such a limited time on Earth.

Vinnie Kelly.

Nicole Di Vito

May 6, 2007

Pete, Cindy, Jonathan and Rob,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Nicole (DiSalle) DiVito

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Richard Lambert, Jr.

May 6, 2007

Betty and Family
My sincere condolences. I remember Frank when we got together as families when I was young. My father will always remember their fishing excursions on the Vineyard. May Frank rest in peace.

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