Alwin E. Morsch

Alwin E. "Al" Morsch, age 73, passed away on August 28, 2015 in Jacksonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday September 3, 2015 in Assumption Catholic Church, 2403 Atlantic Blvd., with Fr. Michael J. Larkin as Celebrant. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rocky Morsch, William Morsch, Dr. George Trotter, Dr. Gunnar Miller, Michael Lester, William Starke Pharm B, Jim Young and Bruce Kendeigh. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday September 2, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, with a Vigil Service/Rosary to be held at 6 p.m. Al was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 17, 1942 to Alwin A. & Agnes V. Morsch. He served proudly in the United States Navy and later retired after a long career as a Sales Representative with Abbott Laboratories. A resident of Jacksonville for many years, Al was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and then Assumption Catholic Church. Mr. Morsch is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Sheila B. Morsch; his son, Rocky Morsch (daughter-in-law, Amber); a granddaughter, Madison Marie Morsch; a brother, William Morsch (Kathleen); a sister, Rosemary Digilio (Joseph) and many extended family members & friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929..VigilWednesday, September 2, 201506:00 PM Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216VisitationWednesday, September 2, 201506:00 PM - 08:00 PM Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216IntermentThursday, September 3, 2015 Jacksonville National Cemetery4083 Lannie RoadJacksonville, FL 32218FuneralThursday, September 3, 201510:00 AM Assumption Catholic Church2403 Atlantic Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 322074140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763