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1950

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2021

STUART MOSS Obituary

MOSS STUART Born on April 1, 1950, passed away on November 13, 2021, due to complications from emergency bypass surgery. Stuart was a dedicated research scientist and Program Director for the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, and a beloved companion, son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle. He is survived by his companion of 20 years, Pat Pileggi; his mother, Dorothy Moss; his sister, Wendy Moss; his niece, Jordana Haviv; and his grand-nephew Julian Joshua Torres. A life celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Martha's Table, Doctors Without Borders, or the US Holocaust Museum.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 15, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for STUART MOSS

17 Entries

George L Gerton

November 9, 2023

I find it hard to realize that Stuart passed away almost two years ago! He was such a good friend. I miss his calm and quiet demeanor and his subtle sense of humor. Lots of fond memories!

richard peters md

November 19, 2022

Stu was a suitemate during sophomore year at college, and although more than half a century has passed since those days, I will never forget his total dedication to his studies. I can recall on a Saturday night, he would be immersed in drosophila genetics! My sincere condolences on your loss.

abraham sanders

April 15, 2022

i was so sorry to hear of Stuarts passing; we were friends in High School, he was a wonderful guy and a good friend.

Marcia Bullard

January 30, 2022

What a shock it was to learn just now of Stuart's passing. Stuart had a brilliant mind, a generous spirit and a great sense of humor. I met Stuart in Rochester NY when he was a grad student; he was close friends with my husband Bob Minzesheimer. They met at Francis Lewis high school in Queens. I last saw Stuart at Bob's funeral several years ago and am sorry I did not keep in touch more often since he was here in DC. Pat, my thoughts are with you. And to Stuart's family - although I never had the chance to meet you, he spoke of you often and I know how greatly he loved and admired you.

Arlene Mand

January 21, 2022

Missing my old friend! Stuart was my Philadelphia Naudain Street neighbor for many years and a great bike buddy. I have so many wonderful memories (and funny stories) of the many biking weekends our small group would take over the years. Judy & I were happy to visit Pat & Stuart in their Philly home and then in their DC home. As I write this... I see his face and hear his voice. I will miss him & will always remember him... with a smile. RIP Stuart.

Stephen Krawetz

January 4, 2022

I met Stuart as a Post-doc when we were both beginning our independent careers. He was a staunch advocate for our field and will be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Cynthia Carolina Grzelcyk

December 12, 2021

Condolences to Stuart's friends and family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Larry Feig

December 9, 2021

Sorry I never met you Pat. Stuart was a postdoc when I was a graduate student at Harvard ~40 years ago. We went in different directions with our research and I lost touch with him. But lucky for me, I started working on sperm again and I got to interact with him again, as he ended up as the Program Director for my recent grant. I just sent him an email and got the news. I am so sad.

Carolyn E.

November 19, 2021

Oh Pat, my heart goes out to you. Beautiful obit, remarkable man, huge loss. Be gentle.

Hilary H Sachs

November 18, 2021

I met Stuart in Boston more than 40 years ago when I worked in a lab down the hall from him. We quickly became friends-he had a wonderful sense of humor, was intelligent, and thoughtful. He joined me on runs to break-up long days in the lab and was always available to cheer me up when experiments were not going as I´d hoped. He became a good friend of my then boyfriend, Peter, signed our Ketubah when we married in 1983, and we remained friends despite living miles apart. I was lucky to visit him and Pat in Pennsylvania and DC. I wish there had been more visits. The pandemic provided an opportunity via Zoom to strengthen our friendship and to get to know Pat better. I will miss him deeply. My condolences to his family and friends.

Tiina Urv

November 17, 2021

What a profoundly sad loss. I work with Stuart at NICHD - the words that come to mind when I think of him gentleman, kind, smart, funny, hard working - just a really good human being. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

Michael Lauer

November 16, 2021

I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Moss's passing. Though I did not get to know him well, I was impressed with his kindness and gentle outreach. May you and all mourners be comforted.

Michael Lauer, MD
NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research

Pauline Candaux

November 15, 2021

I can picture Stuart sitting on the stoop of his house next door to mine on Naudain St. in Philadelphia. I can hear his voice and NY accent. He was about my oldest friend in Philadelphia - over 30 years. He was smart, funny, kind and loved his family. I introduced him to his companion of 20 years, Pat Pileggi, and had the happiness to see their relationship take hold and grow. Now, I am devastated that he is gone. What a good guy he was, and what a loss.

George L. Gerton

November 15, 2021

I knew Stuart for close to 40 years, first as post-docs in adjoining laboratories. Later, we were long-time collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania before he moved to the National Institutes of Health. Stuart was a great friend, colleague, and mentor to many. He was probably one of the most principled people I have ever known. He also taught me a lot about the value of family with his commitments to his parents, sister, and niece. I will miss his humor, gentle spirit, Flag Day Celebrations, and March Madness pools! My condolences to all who knew him.

Kathleen Conklin

November 15, 2021

I was a post-doc with Stuart in Mark Groudine's lab many years ago. We lost touch over the years, but he has always had a special place in my heart. Such a warm, good-hearted friend and colleague. I am so very sad to hear this. My heartfelt sympathy to Stuart's family.

Denise Russo

November 15, 2021

Great memories of working together.

Marilyn & Michael Yanowitch

November 15, 2021

With our deepest condolences and and sympathy.

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