William A. Blose

January 24, 1947 - March 5, 2021

William A. Blose, age 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at O’Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville with his children by his side. He was born on January 24, 1947 in Yonkers, grew up in New York and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 27 years. William attended Iona College in New York on a baseball scholarship, graduating with a Bachelors in Accounting. He earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University and worked at Eaton Corporation for over 20 years, retiring in 2004. William worked multiple jobs throughout the years dedicated to supporting his family. He lovingly cared for his wife during her battle with pancreatic cancer. William was an avid sports fan, rooting for all Ohio sports teams, especially those in Cleveland. He had enjoyed playing tennis and coached little league softball. He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Paul) Maione of Oxford, NJ; son Michael (Michelle) Blose of Chicago, IL; daughter-in-law Jennifer (Robert) Blose O’Connell of Middletown, NJ; grandchildren Matthew, Claire, Lauren, Julia, Abigail and Nora; brother Paul Blose. William was preceded in death by his wife Diane; sons William Blose II and Gregory Blose; parents Nicholas and Emma Blose; brother Nicholas Blose. Services will be private. William loved animals, especially his canine companions. Donations can be made in the name of William A. Blose to the “Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County” https://friendshipapl.org/donate/