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Kenneth A. Moskow

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Kenneth Moskow Obituary

MOSKOW, Kenneth A. Age 48 years of Concord, died unexpectedly at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on Friday, September 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Shelagh (Lafferty) Moskow. Loving father of Samantha, Michaela and Jack. Cherished son of Michael & Donna (Melnick) Moskow of Newton. His siblings include his twin brother, Keith Moskow of Cohasset, Cliff Moskow of Concord and Carla Moskow of Malindi, Kenya. Funeral services at the Memorial Church at Harvard University, One Harvard Yard, Cambridge on Friday, September 26 at 1:30pm. Walk in from the Johnston Gate on Massachusetts Avenue. Parking, only for those continuing to the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, will be provided at the Oxford Street Garage (off Everett Street). Memorial observance Friday evening 6-9pm and continuing Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 3-7:30pm at his late residence, where a minyan service will be held on Saturday evening at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Home for Our Troops, 37 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 25, 2008.

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for Kenneth Moskow

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Elena Lhotka

October 31, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I live in Colorado and do not know your family. My husband, age 37, also died on Kilimanjaro on October 4th, 2007 from HAPE. He was in law enforcement here in Colorado. My heart goes out to everyone in your family. I do not know the circumstances of Kenneth's death but if there is anyone in the family that would like to contact me please do so. I am sickened to hear that another young person lost their life on this mountain.

Taylor Blair

October 25, 2008

Ken. You served your country well. You will be missed, thank you for your service. You lived large and never shot for anything but the best. You are an inspiration to those who are trying to follow in your footsteps.

Timothy Nay

October 20, 2008

I am sorry for the loss your family has experienced. I never knew Kenneth but can tell we share the same sense of adventure and travel. I reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro on July 2nd of this year and can attest to the determination that drives one to such beauty and tranquility. I hope his sense of adventure and determination live on in all of those he left behind too early. My thoughts are with you and may your cherished memories keep him forever within your hearts.

Tom Aitken

October 19, 2008

To the Moskow Family-
I am sorry to hear about Ken's passing. I knew Ken for about 11 years on a professional basis and became friends through business. He always brought out the best in people and expected only excellence in everything that was done. I really appreciated that attribute. Let's keep that trend going in his memory; I know I will.
I really admire everything he did for his country. He was a hero.

Bill Hagy

October 11, 2008

I did'nt know Ken, but I've been up Kilimanjaro and I know why he was there. His spirit will always be there

Julie Flanders

October 9, 2008

Dear Moskow Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I send you my condolences. I will always remember Ken as a special person who lived life to the fullest. The Vineyard will not be the same without him. With deepest sympathy,
Julie

Kate and Robert Chartener

October 6, 2008

As once-fellow Georgetowners with children of the same age, we were shattered to hear of Ken's death; crushed for Shelagh and Samantha, Michaela & Jack, certainly, but also for our generation to lose such a bright light. You are all very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Grunebaum

September 30, 2008

Dear Moskow Family,
Growing up with Ken through high school and then catching up with him every so often in Harvard Square during college, what I remember best is his ever ready smile and his genuineness. These are rare qualities in any person and Ken had them in large supply. I hope they will live on in your hearts and minds and buoy you up to live life as fully as I'm sure he would wish for.

penny pottier-glaser

September 29, 2008

To my dearest cousins Donna, Michael, Carla, Cliffy, Keith and their families,
To dearest Shelagh, Samanthe, Michaela and Jack,

I feel such sorrow, I am close to you and love you. Rachel,Eva and Manuel, and Jean-noël, send you
our deepest affection and support,
and Kenny will often be back to remind us that heaven exists, with its light, ideals, values and love...

Your cousin Penny

Peter Macero

September 29, 2008

Dear Moskow Family
I have known Ken for a number of years on a professional basis and wish to express my sincere condolences. Ken was wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. I am deeply saddened by his passing and hope you find comfort in knowing he lived such a full life.

Anne Casner '78

September 28, 2008

Dear Moskow Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and send my thoughts to you. I got to know Kenny at BB&N as a classmate. I remember his strive for excellence in his work as well as in his friendships. He was genuine, respectful, humorous and kind. We will miss him dearly. The world will miss him dearly.

Neil Bloomfield

September 27, 2008

Carla, Keith, Cliff:
what a loss-- but and I still feel him with us in so many ways. My condolences and love.
Cousin Neil

Neil Bloomfield

September 27, 2008

Shelagh, Donna, Michael-- my heart is aching for you and with you. I think of Ken often when I surf-a passion we shared. My sympathies to you, my love to you, what a wonderfui person he was and thus what a loss! condolences and love from Violet, Jenny, Erica, and Sheri as well- we are all of thinking of you all. Love, Cousin Neil

Lisa Cohen

September 27, 2008

Dear Moskow Family,
I am so sad to hear the news of Ken's passing. I was wondering around Watertown, Ma. yesterday in a funk thinking about what had happened and telling my friends how sad a loss it is... every single person I mentioned it to knew of him, personally or through friends! Clearly Ken impacted a lot of people's lives. I didn't know Ken well, mainly through my brother, Nat, but I have clear memories of how he lived life to the fullest. He is a model for all of us... live in the moment, and take it all in! If there is anything you need in the coming months, don't hesitate to reach out. All my best, Lisa Cohen

Crawford and Claryss Nan Jamieson

September 27, 2008

Dear Shelagh and Moskow family - words are inadequate to express our sorrow. I join all of Ken's friends in feeling shocked and stunned, with an acute sense of loss. I have spent the last days telling my children about this hero's life and passing, hoping to inspire them to make the most of their own lives. We will continue to mourn and celebrate Ken's life. My condolences to you.

Meryl Litner Rosen

September 26, 2008

Dear Moskow Family,
Kenny was a good friend of mine in high school. I will always admire and remember his humour, talent and kindness. I hope that his memory will be a blessing to all of you.

Kerry Grammel Wyman

September 26, 2008

Dear Shelagh,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrew Sherry

September 26, 2008

Johanna and I express our deepest condolences to Shelagh, the children and the entire Moskow family. As word of Ken's passing spreads, his friends are just stunned; our memories are of exuberance, energy, enthusiasm -- combined with his integrity and patriotism. My friendship with Ken started on a road trip in Turkish-occupied Cyprus in the 80s; we met again in Hong Kong and then with his family in Washington not so long ago. Last night I was speaking with Glenn Carle, our mutual friend, about how there was so much to Ken that new reasons to like him kept surfacing over the years. Ken's biggest professional secret was that he was a great surfer; I'll make a special tribute tomorrow when I head to the Atlantic Coast.

Nat Cohen

September 26, 2008

To Shelagh, the children, Keith, and the whole Moskow family I extend my greatest sympathies. I remember Kenny fondly from our high school days. His passing is very sad news.

BB&N, Class of 1979

Warren Grossman

September 26, 2008

The news of Ken's death is difficult to grasp. Grateful to have spent time with him at the 25th. One of the warmest, friendliest people I have ever met. An American hero in ways we cannot know. My deepest condolences to Shelagh, the kids, and the entire family.

Jamie Thompson

September 26, 2008

I am saddened to hear such terrible news, and offer my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with the entire Moskow family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jamie Thompson
BB&N Class of '78

Rhonda Myers

September 26, 2008

While I did not have the honor of knowing Ken, we know and love his brother Keith, wife Alison and their boys - our heart and prayers are also with the entire Moskow family, his parents, siblings, wife and children- the people we love never live long enough on earth, but live forever in our hearts and souls

The Myers Family: Michael, Rhonda, Liz and Tom

Janna O'Loughlin-O'Shaughnessy

September 26, 2008

I am very sad to learn of Ken's death on Mt. Kilimanjaro. All I see in my head is that big smile on his face. My condolence to Ken's family and friends.

Robert McFadden

September 26, 2008

Dear Moskow Family:

I had the great privilege to meet Ken while working on a project for national defense issues. His contributions were and continue to be invaluable. I feel honored to have met such a Great American. God bless him and his family.

Hasnah Omar

September 26, 2008

My deepest condolences to Shelagh, her three children, and the entire Moskow's family. Very sad to hear Ken's unexpected demise; we would miss him. My heart and prayer go to Ken's family and friends.

Jim Keane

September 25, 2008

Ken was a friend at Harvard. His energy, enthusiasm, and kindness made him a uniquely great guy, and he will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Jim Keane

Joe O'Loughlin

September 25, 2008

Condolences to Ken'sfamily. He will be remembered as an easy going, nice person and classmate in the BBN class of '78. "He will be missed...

Matthew Bovell

September 25, 2008

At the recent Harvard reunion, Ken went out of his way to catch up with me, and to my surprise, had kept up with the recent events of my life and showed tremendous interest in how I was doing.

My heart goes out to Ken's family and friends. It is indeed a sad loss.

Jacquie Calnan

September 25, 2008

My heart goes out to the Moskow family and to all who knew and loved Ken. He was a Kennedy School
classmate and my memories are of his tremendous intelligence and energy.

David Drake

September 25, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Moskow
The shocking news that we've lost Ken stopped me in my tracks today... I am grateful for many things in the past 47 years. Ken's friendship and sense of adventure; (not to mention his ability to break up a 3 on 1 for a shaky, but well intentioned JV goal tender), are memories I will always treasure. I send my sincere condolences to Shelagh, Samantha, Michaela and Jack. And I send my thanks to you both as well as Keith, Cliff, Carla, and Ken?s BB&N family for sharing such a great life with me. I regret that I will be out of town and unable to attend Ken's services. I will keep each of you and Ken in my thoughts, prayers and future adventures.
Sincerely,
David Drake
BBN Surf Team '79

Katie Glick

September 25, 2008

Cliff, my heart is with you and your family. Love always, Katie Glick

Josefina López-Alcón

September 25, 2008

Estamos muy tristes por la perdida de Ken.

Siempre, siempre nos vamos a acordar de él.......su sonrisa, su alegria, su amabilidad.

Besos para Shelagh, sus hijos y toda la familia Moskow.

Josefina López - Alcón

Gayle & Eric von Eckartsberg

September 25, 2008

We send our deepest sympathy to Shelagh and the entire Moskow family. Ken was a source of inspiration in our lives. His spirit touched everyone, sweeping us all along in his irresistible wake. It is a tremendous loss in so many ways. Our prayers go out to you all.

Christiane Michels

September 25, 2008

Dear Keath and family, Lynne and myself are in Paris at the moment and we heard about the tragic news.
We are thinking about you and sending our warm condoleances.

Rafael Alcón

September 25, 2008

Todavia no puedo creer que Ken haya marchado para siempre..... Siempre con tanta alegria, fuerza, energia, vitalidad.....Parece imposible.
Nos conocimos con 17 años, aquí en Barcelona y desde entonces he sido muy afortunado por haber podido disfrutar de su amistad.

Mi familia y yo estamos muy apenados por la perdida Ken.

Besos y abrazos para toda la familia Moskow.

Raül Alcón

September 25, 2008

Though I only met Ken a handful of times, I trully considered him a friend of mine. Words can't express how deeply sad I feel after his passing.

I will always remember how kindly he treated me. I'll miss him.

All my thoughts are with the Moskow family.

Karl Trieschman

September 25, 2008

To Shelagh and the entire Moskow family, please accept my condolences for this sudden and perplexing loss. May joyful memories of Ken's life, pride in his record of service to others and the embrace of his many friends help replace the deep sorrow you must now feel.

Ken's ability to wrap a smile and a laugh around great ambition and tremendous hard work has inspired many of us to see the very difficult as entirely possible. This spirit is very much alive in all of us who had the privilege to know him. To me, he will always be a terrific teammate and a loyal friend.

Andy Massik

September 25, 2008

Kenny Moscow will be remembered fondly for his wit, his compassion, and his spirit.

juan riva

September 25, 2008

Estamos impresionados y entristecidos por la gran pérdida de nuestro amigo Ken.Lo recordaremos con su gran sonrisa y vitalidad.Sus amigos de España

Mollie Sherry

September 25, 2008

I send my deepest condolences. Kenny was a part of the class of 1978. We won't ever forget the memories of playing jazz band, dancing, laughing, and Kenny's true sincerity.

John Darbeloff

September 25, 2008

I have great memories of Ken on the soccer field and in school. We had a great friendship and his great sense of humor always made me laugh. My deepest sympathy to his family and relatives. If there is anything we as close classmates can do please let us know. He will be greatly missed.

Erik Dithmer

September 25, 2008

I met Ken during the Tazania experience. He made a huge impression in all aspects of the adventure. I am very sorry that I cannot be there for the memorial, I will be there in spirit. All of our thoughts and prayers go to all of the Moskow family.

Gwenn Masterman Snider

September 25, 2008

I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Ken's death. I remember him from high school but also from MV. My sympathies to all the Moskow family

David Strodel '78

September 25, 2008

I am so saddened to hear of Ken's passing. He was a classmate of mine at BB&N and i remember his consistency and friendship toward every member of our teams and our class as a whole. Always upbeat and kind yet exhibiting a practical realism, he was a friend one could count on. My heart goes out to Keith (I played on a hockey line with both...talk about de ja vu!), to Cliff whom I taught, and to the entire family. My prayers are with you.

Peter Fiore

September 25, 2008

Ken and I rowed together in the same varsity boat my senior year in high school. We had fun that spring and I will miss him. He was a great guy.

September 25, 2008

To Shelagh, Keith and the entire Moskow family who I know will miss Ken dearly. There was not a better person to have known than Ken, who lit up a room and touched all in his presence. Shelagh, I remember meeting you on the Island Queen that day with all the kids running around and thinking how lucky you and Ken were to have each other. I am so sorry to be traveling out of state this weekend because I would really like to have been at Ken's service. My deepest condolences to all.

Tenney (Mead) Cover
BBN '79
Classmate of Ken and Keith

David Williams

September 25, 2008

My sympathy to the Moskow family. Knowing Ken through his high school and college years, MV summers and Back Bay days. I am deeply shocked.

His love of life and passion for adventure are a trait I will always admire. Ken truly lived life and took full advantage of opportnites to explore and engage in the world. My heart is heavy for the loss of his light in this world.

Henry Stedman

September 25, 2008

I only knew Ken for a very short while but was instantly struck by both his boundless energy and enthusiasm; always smiling and willing to share a joke, his cheerful nature was infectious and I know he is going to be missed greatly by all who knew him.

My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Shelagh and all the Moskow family during this very difficult time.

David Williams

September 25, 2008

Gayle Blankenship

September 25, 2008

Although I didn't know Ken, my sister Carie has been close to the family for many years. I wish to express my condolences in this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.

Go Black Nights!

Darius Scott

September 25, 2008

As a schoomate and teammate of Ken and Keith from BBN, please accept my deepest condolences and warm wishes during this difficult time.

I have fond memories of Ken from school as I know is true for all of us who knew him back then.

Kind regards,
Darius Scott
BB&N '79

Leigh, Scott and Jenna Farber

September 25, 2008

Words cannot express our deep sadness for the entire Moskow family. Ken was a bright life with so much energy and love for all that he encountered. He will be missed greatly.

With love,
Leigh, Scott and Jenna Farber

Carie Leung

September 25, 2008

May the deep love that dwells in your family heal your loss and may your memories of Ken fulfill you. I only had the opportunity to see him a handful of times over the last 30 years but each time he made me feel welcome as though I were one of the family and had been there all along. My heart goes out to your entire family. I know he will be missed dearly. With sympathy and love, Carie Leung and Family

Joan Hill

September 25, 2008

My deepfelt condolences extend to the entire Moskow family, especially to Shelagh, Michael and Donna, and to Keith. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy.

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