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Arthur Foss Obituary
Art was preceded in death by his father, the late Arthur J. Foss of Rochester, New York.
Art is survived by his wife, Molly Kay; son, Arthur, Jr., daughters; Michelle (Josh) Morrow and Jamie Rock. Grandchildren; Allie, Autumn, Jason, Brody, Hayley, Kyrstin and Gerard of Woodbridge, VA, Mother, Frances Foss of Rochester, NY, brothers Thomas (Joyce) of Rochester, NY and Steven of Fulton, NY.
Art Foss was proud of his 27 year career in the U.S. Army, which included two tours of duty in Vietnam. Even after he retired from the Army, Art wanted to continue to serve the military families. With that in mind, in August 1999, Art became a Charter Member and the President of Rolling Thunder® Virginia Chapter 3. Art was dedicated to Never Forgetting the POW/MIAs and an advocate for the needs of today's military veterans and their families. He diligently served as the Senior State Director for Rolling Thunder® Inc. and was instrumental in starting additional Chapters in Virginia and Maryland. Art was committed to bringing government awareness to our POW/MIAs and to educate the children and the public on the need to support our veterans. Under Art's straight-forward, no-nonsense leadership of Rolling Thunder® VA Chapter 3 it raised funds and sponsored several veterans' events such as a Father's Day Cookout at McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond; Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for active duty military families; and "The Ride Home," which is a special weekend to honor all former Prisoners of War and remember those still Missing in Action. Although he had a gruff-look and a no-nonsense approach to life, Art will be remembered most for his compassionate understanding of fellow veterans; care for his brothers and sisters of Rolling Thunder®; and his strong love for family.
Services are scheduled for 12 noon, Tuesday, September 21st, at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA. Internment will be Tuesday October 12th 11 a.m. Arlington National Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and again at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family has requested contributions in lieu of flowers to be sent to Rolling Thunder VA Chapter 3, PO Box 265, Dumfries, VA 22026.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Jane Carpenter
September 17, 2024
My dear Friend, it's been a while since you passed and I still miss you so much. I was so very blessed to have you in my life. I miss the phone calls, miss the bond that we had. I knew if I ever needed a friend, you were a phone call away. You did so much for everyone. I enjoyed helping out in Washington D.C......I'll never forget the time you were invited to meet the President of the United States and growled about not wanting to. I talked to you for a while to get you to go. Afterwards, you said you were glad you went. Kevin and I both loved you dearly as a precious friend. Miss you.....
Tom LAPlante
September 9, 2024
His picture resides behind my bat where it is dedicated to all those who have fallen and to those who have served . Art, we were like brothers . I never served but you always treated me as I did. Never Forgotten!
Tom LaPlante
September 9, 2020
You will never be forgotten! One of the finest men I ever met and had the privilege to work with and beside . To his family I say We will never forget the man of so many strengths. Rip brother. Until we meet again.
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Thomas LaPlante
September 9, 2019
Always in our heart. Never forgotten. One of the greatest guys I knew. We became as close as brothers. We shared a lot together and were very close. I have never forgotten our times together in Rolling Thunder and his great wisdoms. Rest in Peace Brother. TOM
February 27, 2011
I am sorry. You are in the Glory of Our Heavenly Father and you can rest in peace now.
Travis Haymore
October 6, 2010
Art was my President of VA3 and by learning from Art and the members of VA3 of what what Rolling Thunder® was all about, he enabled me to start a chapter after I moved. For those who knew Art knew that his efforts toward our mission for the POW/MIA's and Veterans was tireless. He was an advocate until the very end and his influence in our organization will live on. We lost an advocate for our mission, a Warrior and a Soldier. To Molly and the rest of the Foss family, you all are in our hearts and minds. Rest in peace, Art. We will ride together again someday....
Travis Haymore
Georgia 2
Tom Sullivan
September 29, 2010
I knew Art well in high school (Greece Arcadia), although I graduated a year or two before him.
My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.
Tom Sullivan
USMC '66-'69
Kelly Costello-Samora
September 23, 2010
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May you rest in peace.
Larry, Kelly (Costello), Dylan Samora
Jesse Sinclair
September 22, 2010
Thank you for all that you did for your country and for the veterans. You were a leader among leaders and you will live forever in our hearts and minds. May you rest in peace.
Irish Jim
September 21, 2010
When you spoke, we acted.
Thank you for your leadership and help in establishing Maryland Chapter 2.
We'll do you right!
Joe&Sandy Bean,R.T.National
September 21, 2010
Your memory will live on. Thank you for all that you did for the Veterans.We will never forget you.
Barb Collier
September 21, 2010
Your light will shine on! Many thanks for all your hard work and dedication to our veterans. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Shane Venable
September 20, 2010
Art thank you for your leadership,friendship and dedication to a cause second to none. Your memory lives on in all of us. Molly I am truly sorry for your loss.
B. J. Richardson
September 20, 2010
Welcome home Brother, may you now rest in peace.
Kristi Costello-Tappan
September 20, 2010
TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neath the sun, 'neath the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.
Rest in Peace Arthur T. Foss.
Ride in Heaven with my father
Pete Costello. He now is another friend in the great life.
Thanks for all your dedication and service to this country!
Tracy Solomon
September 18, 2010
Some of my fondness memories of Art were seeing how he interacted with his granddaughter Autumn. He handled her with such patience and you could see the twinkle in his eye when doing so. It really goes to show that you can't judge a book by it's cover it's what's on the inside that counts. And Art had a good heart and our Lord has welcomed him into heaven for it. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 God Bless the Foss Family
willie mason
September 16, 2010
:Rest in Peace ART:
Kimmy Brown
September 16, 2010
Art, One of the most passionate men in the world. I will rememeber him for is witty humor and the love he showed not only to his wife molly and granddaughter Autum but everyone he came in contact with. You will be highly missed. We will always love and keep up in our heart.
Donnie Viar
September 16, 2010
Art I have never met a man as passionate and dedicated to fighting a cause as you were. For those that cannot speak for themselves and all of those you worked with to bring awareness to their cause I know all your efforts and you will never be forgotten. Molly you have many friends and never hestitate to ask for help if you need anything. Your Brother Mason
Amanda Robling
September 16, 2010
I am sorry for your loss and that of his family and friends; I've heard nothing but great things about Arthur. May his memory live on through each of you.
Peace
A. Robling
Lloyd Aucoin III
September 16, 2010
Art, I always appreciated your candor and passion for your beliefs. Though you leave many loved ones behind, know that there are many who will be there for them. Molly, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all...
Rest in Peace Brother.....
Henry & Lisa Mullins
September 15, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Russell Ridgeway
September 15, 2010
I will always remember Art and working together with him at Quantico MT. Art was always looking out for people. Molly and the Foss family, may God always be with you. Art will always be watching over us. Rest in Peace Art.
BT McLemore
September 15, 2010
I will always remember Art for his compassion to the young Marines as he provided food baskets to them during the holiday seasons and his passionate work with the Rolling Thunder to address POW/MIA awareness. May the good Lord bless Art and his family and may he rest in eternal peace.
Jennifer Sacra
September 15, 2010
Rest in Peace Art, I enjoyed working with you and always looked forward to your visits. We will all miss you here at All Star Sports. My condolences and best wishes to your family,
"Blondie"
Norm Doucette
September 15, 2010
I will always remember Art as a Patriot, Man of Honor, Man of Integrity, a Leader, Loving Husband and Father and a Good Friend. May God bless him and his family.
Anne Doucette
September 15, 2010
My husband . Norm and I were charter members of Rolling Thunder Virginia Chapter 3, Art became one of our most endearing friends along with his wife, Molly. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Anne Doucette
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