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Maurice Terry Obituary
Maurice P. (Maury) Terry, 69, died on December 10, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born on June 29, 1946 to Maurice and Regina Newbrand Terry. He graduated from Sacred Heart grammar and high schools and attended Iona College. In his younger days he was a skilled and competitive athlete.
Maury was a talented writer, television news producer and award-winning investigative journalist. His best-known work was his book, "The Ultimate Evil." He spent most of his professional life seeking to uncover the truth, and his efforts touched many lives throughout the country. Maury was a font of rock-and-roll knowledge and was as passionate about sports and politics as he was about his work. He was a loyal fan of both the New York and San Francisco Giants, sticking with his teams for decades through good years and bad.
Maury was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Joseph. He is survived by his parents, his sister Kay Amicone, his brother-in-law Phil, his nephews Joseph, Brendan, and Matthew and their families, including six great-nieces and -nephews. He was laid to rest on Dec. 14. He will be missed by his family and his many friends.
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Danny Laino
September 16, 2024
I have just found this post and after reading the memories and condolences just want to add my name and a memory or two of Moe. I too remember the basement jams, putting drums and guitars to Moe's songs. Recording a demo record on Good Friday evening into the night that we brought to a music publisher in NYC. Frank Lutz was my best man at my wedding Aug 9,1969. Charlie Ott was my next door neighbor on Woodland Ave. They were some great teenage years and great memories of the man that went on to some very interesting adult years. And Mrs. Terry was working in my dads heart doctors office. He would keep me up on Moes adventures while I was living in Purdys N.Y. and Va. Beach Va. Not sure if this will ever be read by anyone but just felt lead to put down just a few good memories of my old friend Maury. Danny Laino
Diana L Darden
July 29, 2022
Go Giants! Thank you for your work. God rest your soul.
August 31, 2017
Just watched a "Son of Sam" "show" and came to see if Maury had found out anything more. I was pregnant with my second son in 1989 and read "The Ultimate Evil". To this day I believe it to be one of the most interesting and thought provoking book.
I still have a copy and will read it again and compare notes after so many years. Maury if you were any kind of influence as an author as you were a friend and family member, you are sorely missed...May you rest in peace and I pray one day or time to be able to talk with you further. R.I.P.
Sincerely;
Sabrina Origer
Amy Suhr
July 23, 2017
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Kate S
July 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Maury x
Georgiana Byrne
June 29, 2017
I would be remiss if I did not wish you a Happy Birthday! I miss you, but know that you are in a better place! Be happy my dearest!
Kelly Barnett
June 18, 2017
Just found out about his transition to nonphysical yesterday, and wanted to extend my sympathies to his family, friends, and collegues. He still has many fans of his investigative writings, and I am definitely one. Hopefully, someone will pick up the mantle of truth and carry on his work.
Dave Oreck
May 31, 2017
Maury was a talented skilled journalist. Back when news and media was actually real! He will live on through his writings and interviews and will surely be missed. God Bless...
Michael Knoop
April 3, 2017
Kay and family, I was just informed of Maury's passing on this date and was very shocked to hear that news. There are very few of us left who were involved in the Ultimate Evil at one time or another. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Candace Clements
March 25, 2017
I could not put U E down as I worked for a photographer who had Michael Carr as his studio manager. I was the stylist. I had hoped to meet Maury and do a film from my perspective. Sorry he is gone.
Willard Payne
February 28, 2017
He came through. I bought his book when it was new and am about to read it for the third time it was indeed an inspired work. And current news from Columbine to today confirms it as it confirms warnings in the Bible about the Tribulation which we are in the eve of.
Luis Palma
December 22, 2016
I read his book Ultimate Evil and I admire him for his dedication to finding truth in the crazy and bizarre world he investigated. The world would benfefit from more journalist like him. He did all of us who also search for truth a great service. RIP
My First Friend from kindergarten...its been a long time..."keep on dancin'"
Charles Ott
December 11, 2016
Today you sat with me at a mass in your honor.(Sat-Dec 10th) I pray for you every day. I miss you by treasured friend.
I know now that you are with the lord and are at peace.
Georgiana Byrne
December 10, 2016
Today you have been with the Lord for one year. You are missed more than you know! Hope you are enveloped in the Lord's arms. You are loved!
Nancy Murphy
September 11, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the Terry family. He was a gifted writer, drawing the reader in with a superb storytelling ability which is nearly impossible to do when you are typing truth.
Diana Washington Valdez
September 10, 2016
My sincerest condolences. I just learned of his death. I had his phone number next to my desk and was about to call .... He truly was one of the great journalists of our time. A courageous force. May he rest in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. - Diana Washington Valdez, a fan and fellow Gannetteer.
Craig McGowan
January 6, 2016
I first became aware of Maury and his book "The Ultimate Evil," many years ago through my kid brother, David McGowan. Dave, who passed away 22 November 2015, also after a brief illness, often referenced Maury, in private as well as in the writing in both his, "The Pedophocracy," (files) and "Programmed to Kill," book. David always had high praise of Maury's integrity and journalistic acumen. I could lay no greater laurels at Maury's door. I offer now, in these darkest of times, my heartfelt condolences to Maury's family and to his friends. A Life taken far too soon, but a Legacy left that will endure the Ages
Paul Cocozza
December 29, 2015
Mr, and Mrs, Terry please accept my sincere condolences. I know it is difficult to lose a son. They are always your babies. I can't imagine losing 3! There is a special place in heaven for you. Maury was a good man and we had a long history of over 60 years. We shared the Giants and politics but could not agree on baseball and my Yankees. Hopefully you're grandchildren help you through Christmas and the New Year.
Bob Siegel
December 23, 2015
I am so sad to lose Maury. We have been friends since we met on Think Magazine in the early 1980s and I always enjoyed his warmth, his wit, his intelligence.
We searched Woodlawn Cemetery together for very early clues to the identity of Son of Sam and I took great pride in his groundbreaking work on that case and his subsequent books and TV accomplishments.
We both enjoyed verbally jousting with each other through the years over our totally divergent views on politics. Maury was a truly unique person.
Mark Citrone
December 21, 2015
My prayers and condolences to the Terry Family. I will always remember Maury as a unique individual, friendly, easy to talk to, a comedian at times telling Fire Island stories, warm, generous and sensitive. He was constantly reading various newspapers to keep apprised of the current sports and newsworthy events. He definitely had an impact on my life. May God bless him in his new home.
Maury Terry
December 21, 2015
Maury, I will miss you all the days of my life. It will never be the same without you. Enjoy being with all your loved ones for now, and you'll see us all again someday...
Georgiana
Barbara Citrone
December 18, 2015
To Mr.and Mrs. T, Kay, and all Of your beautiful family.
Maur loved all of you so very much! Anywhere we traveled Maur would tell me sweet, lovely, funny stories about his family, all of you. Maur was so proud of all of you and the friends he grew up with.
And I also loved him so much because he would never call me a cripple, even though I am, he said I would walk again. I will never forget Him or your wonderful family.
Thank you
Barb
December 18, 2015
My dear, dear friend Maury....my life will never be the same without you in it. Your life proved that it is not always 'Dust in the Wind'....I love you!
To the ENTIRE TERRY FAMILY (and that's pretty big!) my prayers are with you all. Maury has left a void in our world...Peace be with you all and try to enjoy Christmas as much as you can, as it was his Favorite holiday...
Charles Catalano
December 17, 2015
You gave the world more than it gave you, Maury. What better lasting legacy could anyone have? Thank you for all you did to make the world a better place and to bring light where there was darkness. May you Rest in Eternal Peace with the Lord.
Charles Ott
December 17, 2015
I am very sad for the loss of my lifelong friend. I met Maury Terry when we were 5 years old and we have been close friends ever since for more than 60+ years. I miss him, as he was my best friend.
~My Mind still talks to you
~ My Heart still looks for you
~ My Soul knows you are at peace
Patrick Duffy
December 17, 2015
To the Terry Family, I send you my condolences and wish you peace .
Joseph Colacitti
December 17, 2015
Rest in Eternal Peace, Mr Terry. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for opening my eyes to the truth. Rest easy.
Doug McCready
December 13, 2015
Rest in peace to my Dear old friend. We'll all be back together someday soon. My deepest condolences to the family. Doug McCready
Kathleen Winfield
December 13, 2015
I was deeply saddened when my sister, Patricia Buckley King informed me of Maury's death. I remember well his love of golf and the Giants, especially the "Say Hey Kid". My high school memories are often ones which we shared. My deepest sympathies to the Terry and Newbrand families
Kathleen Buckley Winfield
Lorraine Wasp
December 13, 2015
To Kay & Phil & the Terry family, so very sorry for your loss. To lose another family member in such a short time must be devastating. Please know that my thoughts, prayers & sympathies are with you.
Barry S
December 12, 2015
I fond memories of :
•Mo using my tape recorder in his basement and pretending he was a disc-jockey - and he was very good.
•Practicing with Mo, Frank Lutz, Danny Laino for Sacred Heart HS auditorium entertainment. Mo sang The Dave Clark Five's song "Do you Love" me on the auditorium stage with us, I sang The Beatles song Boys. One of the nuns closed the curtains on us because she said we were gyrating. We were really surprised - we just were having a good time.
•The emails he would send with pictures from the past, the song of the day, and comments on politics of the present.
The SHHS reunion made me reconnect with Mo and I enjoyed the catching up. We will all miss him. There is only one Mo Terry and I'm glad I knew him. Rest in the Lord Mo.
Alex
December 12, 2015
RIP Maury. God rest your soul.
Bill Holodak
December 12, 2015
I am deeply sorrowed by your passing. My condolences to your family, and may you rest in peace.
Bill & Bernadette Holodak
Judy Carter-Hanson
December 12, 2015
Repose En Paix Maury, and my sincerest heart felt sympathies to the entire Terry family.
I will miss you in so many ways Maury, including our thousands of conversations and all your attempts to involve me in politics - You were always so much fun and an absolute gentleman. You were unique and cannot be replaced. The world will NOT be a better place without you. I will miss your intellect and your compassion, and I will always have the very best memories of you in my heart my friend...
So, Keep on Dancin' Maury...
December 12, 2015
Maury & Regina, my heart and prayers and those of Patty and our family go out to you and Kay , Phil and the family at your loss of MauryJr. God Bless you all and may Maury rest in the peace he so richly deserves.
Rocco & Patty Trapasso & family
Gale and Rex Allen
December 11, 2015
Rest in peace Maury. Thank you for being my friend and for your trust. Love you and will never forget you, nor your unique humor and beloved music.
Anna S
December 11, 2015
RIP. You will be greatly missed
Paulie B
December 11, 2015
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a truly noble gentleman, Mr. Maury Terry.
Our world is in dire short supply of principled men such as him. His passion and devotion to seeking truth -- against extraordinary odds -- has left an indelible mark on myself, and on all those who wish to expose evil from its darkest depths.
The loss of his life is immense -- and immediate -- but so too is his body of work. His legacy will undoubtedly outlast us all.
Sincerely expressed are my deepest sympathies on behalf of the Terry family, his many loyal friends, and to all who were impacted by his presence on this earthly plane.
May your grief be brief, and the joyful memories of times shared with Maury last eternal.
With respect and gratitude.
alex harrilchak
December 11, 2015
Kay my deepest sympathies for you and your family at this time. Maury was a good friend and i have good memories about him, you and your family. i know i spent a lot of time at your house and i especially enjoyed when your mom would make the cheese sandwiches on Friday and make one for me. My prayer is that you have comfort and peace at this time.
Alex Harrilchak
Paul Cocozza
December 11, 2015
Rest in Peace Maury, we go back a long time. It all started at Sacred Heart, the school dances, double dates, later as adults through good times and bad. Pray for all of us.
Charles Ott
December 11, 2015
I am very sad...
Personally I lost my best friend.
I miss you.!
You and I go back to Kindergarten at Sacred Heart.
You were my First real friend.
I also want to express all the wonderful condolences from our members of our Face Book Group "The Ultimate Evil".
You spent most of your life battling 'Evil'...
I so admired you for your dedication.
..."Keep on Dancin'"
You're in my prayers always.
Barbara Citrone
December 11, 2015
Maur I will love you and miss you forever.
Barb
December 11, 2015
Thanks for your lifelong pursuit of truth, Mr. Terry. Rest in peace.
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