Fred D. MOSS

MOSS, Fred D. 90 of Tucson, Arizona passed away April 23, 2017. Born November 16, 1926 in New York. Survived by wife of 63 years, Debora; daughter, Andrea; son, Kenneth; grandson, Konrad; granddaughter, Margo; and brother, Jerry. Fred lived in California from 1970-1990, and moved to Tucson in December, 1990. He lived in Sun City Vistoso where he participated in tennis, swimming and other clubs until December, 2014, and moved to Splendido at that time, where he made many new friends. He was in the U.S. Navy in 1945-1946, and served aboard the USS Rall (DE 304). He graduated from New York University in 1949, with a degree in accounting. Spent 40 years in the retail field as a buyer and merchandise manager, with small stores including nine branches, to a conglomerate of stores with 3521 branches. He was also a model, appearing in brochures, magazines, as well as a large sign on a popular Arizona freeway. For many years, Fred volunteered at the Food Bank in Catalina, Northwest Hospital, and Interfaith Community Services. There are no services planned, and donations may be made in his name to Southern Arizona Humane Society, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and Disabled Veterans. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.