George R Moberg
October 16, 1934 ~ January 10, 2025
Resided in:
Portland, ME
George “Moe” Rudolph Moberg, of Portland, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on Friday January 10,2025 at the age of 90. George was born the son of George and Doris (Burton) Moberg on October 16, 1934.
He was a graduate of South Portland High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served from 1954 to 1957. While on leave in Pearl Harbor Hawaii, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard. Upon his return to the mainland, George met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Valente, in 1959. They were married 63 years until her passing in 2021. They settled on the West End of Portland where they bought their home and started a family.
George was stationed onboard many ships as a Gunners Mate First Class which took him all around the world including a stint in the Vietnam war. After his retirement of over 20 years of military service he then went to college and obtained his degree in Accounting and Finance all while working for the USPS where he retired after over 20 years of loyal service.
With all of his many life achievements nothing was more profound than his love for his wife and three sons. He was sure to make up for any lost time due to his years of military travels into his four grandchildren. His constant involvement, support and unwavering love will be forever treasured by them all.
George will be deeply missed by his sons; Michael Moberg, his wife Susan, Mark Moberg and Timothy Moberg; grandchildren, Ashley Moberg Staples, her husband Josh, Whitney Moberg Lanphear, her husband Cameron, Matthew Moberg and Jacob Moberg; great grandchildren, Alivia,Sophia, Henry and Jack. In George’s final days he told his family ” I am the luckiest man in the world”.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the nurses at the Maine Veterans Home Scarborough Maine for their loving care and becoming George’s extended family.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, January 24th, 2025 at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Conroy Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway, with a Funeral Service to begin at 1:30pm.
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George, or “Moe” as he was affectionately known as, was a kind, caring and loving man, a wonderful cook, and made the best homemade lemonade ever! He will be forever missed but always loved and remembered by us all. Rest in peace Moe. ♥️🙏
My deepest sympathy to Michael and Susan, Mark, Timmy and Moe’s grandchildren and great children, I’m so very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.♥️🙏
In loving memory of George “Moe” Moberg. Gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts! Rest in peace Moe! ♥️🙏
To me, Moe was a gentle giant. He was a big man, with a big presence, but he always seemed so kind and gentle with a great smile.
When I was growing up on Taylor Street, we lived upstairs from Moe and Betty, who lived in the apartment below ours. Betty’s Mom and my Dad were siblings, so we were cousins.
I’m so sorry to hear the news of Moe’s passing, he was a great and gentle man
Condolences from the Pistolis family to the Moberg family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Man could he cook.
My mother meant the world to my father.He adored her. My father was not a worldly traveler, although his military career took him around the world. His favorite place was his home. My father loved to go out and dine.Dimillo’s, Brunos, Ms.Portland diner were just a few of his favorites.
Strong, loving, caring.
My father hardly ever cursed.
“Stay out of the meatballs “
His wife and his family.
Strong, caring,and family.
He was all about his families.
My father is the greatest man I will ever know. I love you Dad. ❤️
“Tills jag ser dig och mamma igen ”
I love Father ❤️
SEMPER PERATUS
He NEVER failed in anything he took on.
His work ethics.
His meatballs !😀
Dad you and Mom were always there for me, even when I had those tough tough questions and you made the answer seem so easy. Inwitch made my life so much easier, it’s such a strange feeling knowing that I can’t wake up and call you or Mom anymore, it hurts me to my core. No more holidays together, no more family functions at our beautiful house on Danforth Street, it just seems like there wasn’t enough time, but at least I can take solace in knowing that you and mom are back together again and heaven. Please look over all of us and keep our family safe. I know you know how much I love you, because I always told you every time I talked to you and I know you know I meant it. I love you both, and I’ll see you when I get there. Your loving son Timmy