Beatrice M. Moss

Moss, Beatrice M. CASTLETON Beatrice M. Peat Moss, 94, formerly of Cohoes died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Resurrection Health Care Facility in Castleton embraced by her loving family. Born in Cohoes she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Parmelia Gagne Peat and wife of the late Alfred N. Moss. Bea was a lifelong resident of Cohoes and graduated from the former St. Marie's School. She retired in 1964 from Swan Knit in Cohoes as a sewing machine operator. Bea enjoyed crocheting and the challenge of crossword puzzles. She was a former communicant of St. Marie's Church, now Holy Trinity and a member of the Ladies of St. Ann. She is survived by her devoted children, Barbara A. (Robert) Carey of Troy, Jeanne M. Riberdy of Latham and Ronald J. (Catherine) Moss Sr. of Troy; adored grandchildren, Ronald J. Jr. and Edward F. Moss, Colleen E. Simmons, Richelle C. Franklin, Michael R. Carey, Paula A. Moir and Daniel E. Riberdy, nine great-grandchildren; brother Arthur J. Peat of Niskayuna; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine siblings. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Wednesday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's Church Cohoes at 9 o'clock. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friend are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Those wishing to remember Bea may make contributions in her memory to the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.