John G. Moy

MOY, John G. 78. Cherished husband of May (Jue) Moy for 56 years, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 surrounded by his adoring family: daughters Carol Daniels and her husband Kelly; Donna Moy-Bruno and her husband Franco Bruno and his son Michael; and Lori Karlsson and her husband Jan, along with his grandchildren Holly Daniels, Natalie Bruno and Mikaela and Nicky Karlsson, all of Framingham. He is also remembered by his brothers Robert Moy of NJ and Sam Moy of MD and their families. Born in Washington, DC in 1929, son of the late Samuel Gong and Evelyn (Ng) Moy, he was raised there and moved to Northboro, MA in 1956. He has been a Framingham resident for the past 42 years. John was a US Navy veteran, held a BS in Industrial Technology, had an illustrious 37 year career at Raytheon and was a longtime member of The Plymouth Church. He was also a dedicated Freemason, who joined Middlesex Lodge in Framingham on March 19th 1968 where he exhibited extraordinary skill in matters of ritual and Masonic leadership. He was elected Worshipful Master in 1973, again in 1991 and was Trustee for the Lodge's funds until his death. John served as Master of the 38th Lodge of Instruction and in 1974 was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Marlboro 24th Masonic District. On March 15th, 1994 he was awarded the Joseph Warren Medal for his devoted service to the Fraternity. John was a member of many other Masonic organizations including St. Andrews Royal Arch Chapter, Concord Royal Arch Chapter, Cryptic Council, Natick Commandery and the Allepo Shrine but his true Masonic home was with the Scottish Rite Masons. John joined the Scottish Rite, Valley of Boston on October 16th 1978 becoming a member of Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, Giles F. Yates Council Princes of Jerusalem, Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix and Massachusetts Consistory. His leadership skills were immediately recognized and he was promptly elected to Junior Warden of Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection and in due time became Thrice Potent Master and CEO of that organization from 1984 to 1987. He was President of the Long Range Planning Committee and President of the Scottish Rite Employment Task Force (1992 - 1994). He long served as Trustee for the Lodge funds. He was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Thirty-Third Degree, in 1987. John was enthusiastic in his charity and a member of the Builders Council for the 32° Scottish Rite Learning Centers for Children which are devoted to the remediation of childhood dyslexia. John's love of life and learning, the passion and commitment with which he pursued his philanthropic endeavors and the intensity of his love and dedication to his family and friends will be forever missed. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2-3 PM, with a service at 3 PM. The celebration of his life will continue following the service in the parish hall until 6 PM. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, 508-875-7871. Memorials: gifts in John's memory may be made to the Scottish Rite 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children at 33 Marrett Rd. in Lexington, MA 02421 or to the American Diabetes Association.