Walter Francis Moossa

MOOSSA, Walter Francis, 71, of Andover Mass., died on Sunday March 1, 2009 at The University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Mass. Mr. Moossa was born in Worcester, Mass. on February 8,1938. He graduated from St. John's Prep in Worcester and received his B.A. in Biology from Clark University, his J.D. from Duke University and his M.B.A. from Babson College. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Lieutenant. A C.F.A., Mr. Moossa worked for over 25 years at American Mutual Insurance Company and retired as Senior Vice President and Investment Manager. A devout Roman Catholic, Mr Moossa gave to many charities and always kept a special place in his heart for the orphaned and the homeless. He leaves behind a host of loved ones and friends who were deeply affected by his kindness, his enormous heart, his love and his unique sense of humor. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Sheila (Canty) Moossa of Andover, Mass.; his daughter, Mary Moossa Jurek and her husband, Joseph Jurek of Andover, Mass.; his son, John Moossa of Richmond, Va.; and his five grandchildren, Mary Kate, Anna, Emily, Dolan and Alexander. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, at 11 a.m., at St. Augustine's Church in Andover. Burial will follow in West Parish Cemetery also in Andover, Mass. Family and friends may call on Thursday morning from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover, Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to Matthew 25, 52 Queen St., Worcester, Mass. 01610 or The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15239. Contact information for paper Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover, Mass. Telephone 978-681-5000. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.