William A. Molander, 81, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute.
Born in Boston, MA, he moved here from Montclair, NJ in 1962. He earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and worked for Honeywell and owned several electronic businesses including “E-Virotronics” in Pinellas Park. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII in the Phillippines and in preparation for the invasion of Japan. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10093, Safety Harbor. He was of Catholic faith. He enjoyed working with computer hardware and software and studying geneology.
Survivors include his daughter, Darlene Richard, Winter Haven FL; his son, Bill, Livermore CA; a brother, Peter, North Andover MA; four sisters, Anna Krohn, Panama City FL, Kay Crow, Burlington MA, Peggy Leahy, Stoneham MA, and Winnie Hanby, SC; eight grandchildren and a great grandson.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 31st at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor.
He was the best Dad ever — always there for me. He taught me right from wrong and showed me love by example. God has truly blessed me to have such a wonderful Dad. I will miss him forever.
Fairwell to a good friend,co-worker and a respected engineering mentor. Memories of our associations and past accomplishments are many.They are recalled often. May peace be with you now and forever.
Uncle Bill was warm person who always smiled at me. I will miss him.
Uncle Bill loved family and was part of many gatherings – he appears in many of our family photos. We always looked forward to his Christmas letter. He will be greatly missed.
He was a great Grandfather. He came all the way out to California to spend every Thanksgiving with us. I love him and he will definitely be missed.
Uncle Bill…What a wonderful person he was. He was interested in everything. He had so much knowledge to share, but was also a great listener. I think the thing we will miss the most, though, is that deep, heart felt laugh. He seemed to truly get the most out of life!
You will be sadly missed. Who will I have dinner with when I’m in town? Now you and my father can drive the angels crazy. Be blessed. I am for having known you.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our friend, Bill Molander. He shared many wonderful laughter- filled stories of his vast life experience while dining with us at our family holiday get togethers. While he was in Livermore visiting, we had the privilege of attending many happy family events with him. And consequently,through the years,he became a part of our lives in a special way and we honor the memory of him as we would our own who have gone before him..with dignity and gratitude for having known his intelligent soul. Meet us at the gate dear friend.
Uncle Bill was so passionate about his work with our family’s geneaology. We will always remember sharing this with him at our family reunion. We will miss him.
Grandpa Bill was an amazing grandfather and person. He accomplished so much in his life. I have always looked up to him. He taught me many things such as solving the rubiks cube. I am grateful for having known him. I love him and will miss him always.
what a shock to hear about Bill…
he never missed a karaoke show when he was in town..he was a great friend and wonderful man ..he will surley be missed by all his karaoke friends..Rest in peace my dear friend..you were loved by so many… Alice
Bill was great Frend mentor to me .Tom Dougherty