William Molin

William "Bill" Molin, 84, of Effort, formerly of Hicksville, N.Y., and Bradenton, Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, at his home.

Bill was born in New York City on March 29, 1924, the son of the late Nils and Emmy (Nilsson) Molin.

He was the husband of Eva (Chromiak) Fluck Molin of Effort.

Bill worked as a stationary engineer in the New York City Police Department and also at Queensboro Farm Milk & Dairy Company in Queens, N.Y., and belonged to Local 30 in Queens.

He was a member of Effort United Methodist Church in Effort.

Bill was an U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II. He was an active member and Honorguard for American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert. He was also a Bronze Leader and member of the 2008 Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club. He was also a volunteer for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network, delivering food to the needy.

In addition to his wife, Eva, he is survived by five children, Lynne Carol Eisman and her husband, Carl, of New Berlin, Wis., Dr. William T. Molin and his wife, Karen, of Greenville, Miss., Jan Christine Matthiessen and her husband, Chris, of Hicksville, N.Y., Jill Denise Passaro and her husband, Ralph, of Mooresville, N.C., and Jeffrey Nils Molin and his wife, Ann, of Hicksville, N.Y.; a brother, Kurt Molin and his wife, Mary, of Effort; a sister, Mildred Boughal and her husband, Edward, of Houston, Texas; a brother-in-law, William Ryan of Hamptons, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Molin of Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Emma C. (Bergstrand) Molin in 1999; a brother, Nils Richard Molin; and a sister, Frances Ryan.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Effort United Methodist Church, Effort, with the Rev. David Felker officiating. Following the service, Bill will be honored by his fellow veterans with an American Legion service.

Viewing will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert.

Relatives and friends are invited for refreshments and fellowship after the viewing and until the funeral service, from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Effort United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Effort.

Interment will be Thursday, Oct. 9, in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, Long Island, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Effort United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 545, Effort, PA 18330.


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