William G. Lower

William G. Lower, 80, formerly of Philadelphia and Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday January 25, 2018 in Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL. He was the husband of Rosemary E. (Kunzweiler) Lower. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 22nd of last year. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Harry and Louise (English) Lower. Bill was a self-employed carpenter and then was employed as a laborer for AMETEK in Nesquehoning until retiring in 1992 after working there for 25 years. William and Rosemary moved to Florida in 2003 and joined Lady of the Light Catholic Church. 

Surviving along with his wife are daughters Doreen wife of Louis LaRizzio of Nesquehoning, Gail Lynn wife of Ronald Strohl of Lehighton, and Michele Lower of London, England; sons William Jr. of Nesquehoning and Thomas Lower of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren Elizabeth Arner, Louis LaRizzio, Scott LaRizzio, Christopher Lower, Amy Galloway, Michael Lower, Jennifer Grimes, Franchasca Lower and Kyle Strol; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded by two sisters Doris, Sherley, and Gloria and brothers John, Lawrence, and Harry.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning with Father Stephen J. Halabura officiating. Interment will be held in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua. Family will receive friends Saturday morning 10-11:00 A.M. Online condolences at www.blazoskyfh.com.

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