Shrewsbury - William F. Mozer Sr., age 87, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He leaves his wife of 63 years, Theresa M. (Bartlett) Mozer; three sons, William F. Mozer Jr. of Wisconsin, Steven A. Mozer of Michigan and Richard J. Mozer of Oxford; two daughters, Diane McNamara of Oxford and Linda A. Janssens of Southbridge; a brother, Robert Mozer of Medfield; 10 granddaughters and 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Kelleher of North Attleboro and Sandra Karolides of Peabody.

William was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, a son of the late Frank and Anne (McNeil) Mozer and lived in Wayland before moving to Shrewsbury 35 years ago.  He was a World War II, United States Navy veteran.  Mr. Mozer was a self employed mason, having owned and operated Mozer Masonry.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial are private.  The family requests that flowers be omitted and that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, #400, Waltham, MA 02451.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, is directing arrangements.  

Charitable donations may be made in William's memory to the following organization: