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John Moss Obituary
A private remembrance celebration of Jack?s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Duane Hahn Memorial Grant Program, PO Box 937, Waynesboro, VA, the Southern Care Hospice of Harrisonburg, the Parkinson?s Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.
Kerry Donnelly
February 14, 2013
My favorite times with Jack were the football games-Virginia Tech at Boston College in 1994 when Jack and Malone were living in Rhode Island (with 5 yo Kate asleep under the bleacher),Ga.Tech at UVa in 1999 (and listening to the end of VT win over WVU in the car going home),and the 2000 GT at VT non-game (the infamous thunderstorm).I regret that we were not able to go to any games together after that.Jack was the smartest man I ever knew and maybe the most humble-a rare combination indeed.God bless you Papa Jack.
Jessica Hathaway
January 27, 2013
I will always remember you and your warm smile at Myrtle Beach. You were a great man who touched many lives and your memory will certainly live on through those you touched. Though we miss you, we know you are in a better place and one day we will be with you again. Much love.
Myrtle Beach Children
Malone Moss
January 27, 2013
Malone Moss
January 27, 2013
2001 - We went to Myrtle Beach every year for about 13 years and watched these precious grandchildren, grand nieces and nephews, and friends, frolicking on the beach. He frolicked with each of them as if he were their equal. Great memories of a special man.
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Amber Lawson
January 22, 2013
Jack, thank you for sharing your family and home with me these last few years. You have such a beautiful and caring family,I can see where they acquire these traits. While Ben and I have been together he has told me many wonderful stories about you and your family. With hearing these stories I can't help, but wish I had know you longer. I am grateful for having known you the short time I did. Rest in Peace, Jack.
Cheryl Newman
January 22, 2013
It is always difficult to lose your Dad - no matter what your age. I remember your Dad as the "calm in the storm" at the Moss household - which I always loved visiting as a teenager. I hope you find peace in remembering the loving memories you have of such a wonderful father and husband.
Fondly,
Cheryl (Augustin) Newman
Dad with John and I in a blizzard in front of the trailer we lived in while he was attending MIT
Mary Donnelly
January 21, 2013
Chiara Gabellieri
January 20, 2013
This is a poem that I wrote about my Papa Jack when I was in the first grade. He kept it on the refrigerator door in his house since the day I gave it to him. He was such a wonderful, encouraging, and kind person and I loved him so much.
Papa Jack
Strong, Hairless,
Watching, helping,
Loving,
Someone who
is nice
Barbara Galluzzi
January 20, 2013
Dearest Malone,
John and I, saddened by your loss,are thinking of you and send you our love. Jack was indeed a wonderful man.
Our prayers are with you.
Barbara and John
Sarah holding Dad's hand. So sweet!
Mary Donnelly
January 20, 2013
The last picture ever taken of my Dad. Sarah was holding his hand.
Dad the spy!
Becky Moss Ghezzi
January 20, 2013
One of Becky's favorite pictures of Dad.
Me and Dad in Millrift, Pa!
Mary Donnelly
January 20, 2013
Mary Donnelly
January 20, 2013
Talking to Becky in Italy via Skype at Thanksgiving 2011!
Mary Donnelly
January 20, 2013
Roller Skating in Central park with Dad!
Jan Stankiewicz McCarthy
January 19, 2013
I remember Mary's Dad building frames for her Mom's paintings. I remember how welcoming the family was to us when we visited during our college days. A lot of love and . much laughter. May you find comfort in all these wonderful memories shared.
January 19, 2013
The first time I visited mom and Jack in RI was the summer of 1986 - I was scheduled to stay only one week, but when the end of my week came, I didn't want to go home...Jack extended my plane ticket for me and I got to stay an extra week. He was always thinking of others!
Malone & Jack: Outside Waynesboro Players warehouse.
January 19, 2013
I love you guys!
Ben Gregory
January 18, 2013
Pops, you were so much more to me than just a grandfather. You taught me many life lessons that I will cherish in my memory forever. I can't begin to put into words how much you meant to me, but I want you know that I owe a huge part of my upbringing to you, you were like a father. Thank you for the many years of memories, I will cherish those forever! And don't worry, I will always be around to take care of Gee. I love you pops!
Katherine Gregory
January 18, 2013
I remember Jack bouncing up the sidewalk to come and get my mom for a date when I was ten or eleven. He was the most pleasant man I have ever known, and a true gem of a step-father. I always felt like one of his kids, too, because he never caused me to feel any other way. He enjoyed his life and lived it selflessly. I am better for having known him, truly.
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Katherine Gregory
January 18, 2013
Good times at Myrtle Beach (2004?)
Augusta Bostick
January 18, 2013
Aunt Malone & Jack -- the sweetest pair
Augusta Bostick
January 18, 2013
Ben Gregory and his fiance. Ben has been dubbed Jack's seventh child. He took good care of Jack for two years. God bless you, Ben.
Malone Moss
January 18, 2013
Bunny (Allton) Harris
January 18, 2013
To Every member of Jack's extended Family, I send my heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss. Even though he has gone Home, you will always have him with you in your Hearts and Memories! Cherish that always!
Jack always had a gaggle of little ones hanging around him.
Malone Moss
January 18, 2013
Myrtle Beach Luau - Jack, some of his children and grandchildren. Great fun.
Malone Moss
January 18, 2013
Remembering those WONDERFUL Myrtle Beach Vacations!
Camille Hathaway
January 18, 2013
Chris' Wedding
Rebecca Ghezzi
January 18, 2013
I have two vivid images of my father from when I was very young.
One was him coming through the door in the evening after work. He was wearing his winter overcoat and a hard hat and I ran and jumped on him. He picked me up and hugged me and his coat smelled of snow. He wore a pocket protector with all of his pens and slide rule in it and at the time I thought it was the coolest thing in the world.
The second was sitting in the car as he drove me to school in the morning and he was singing Oklahoma.I can still hear him. He had a beautiful voice that seemed to float. I thought he was amazing.
Sarah Donnelly
January 18, 2013
Papa Jack, I will always remember the way you would place your hands over your nose and move them from side to side. As kids, we were totally convinced that the "cracking" noise was your nose popping in and out of place. We told our friends at school that our grandfather knew how to pop is nose out of place. We were so proud of you. Thank you for showing your daughters and granddaughters what a genuine, kind, loving man looks like. We now know what to look for in our own partners. I love you, Papa Jack. And I will miss you forever.
We were all a large family that enjoyed each other.
Malone Moss
January 18, 2013
Molly and Papa (Jack)
Malone Moss
January 18, 2013
1st Lieutenant, John Gordon Moss
Malone Moss
January 17, 2013
Stephanie Rayfield
January 17, 2013
I know the feeling of having the father who taught you what life was worth living for go on to the next adventure. Something is missing on the earth, but the answers have already been given on how he would like you to continue your journey. Go forward with the love in your heart and the lessons learned from an earthly father who will lead you to a heavenly one. My thoughts our with you as you sort through the loss. You are blessed to have had a good father. It has made you the special woman you are...Mary Moss Donnelly. Much love in your heart...hold the memories in there too.
A few years ago. Jack's 77th birthday. We had two cakes because we have such a large family.
Malone Moss
January 17, 2013
January 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family close in thoughts and prayers. Angie Nesselrodt, NP Southern Care Hospice.
Kim Griffitts
January 16, 2013
To Mary Donnelly and her family: knowing how special a father can be to a daughter, my sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. May the fact that he is at peace bring you comfort along with all of your special memories.
Deb Campbell
January 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I worked at DuPont with Jack in the early 80's; he was such a special guy.
Ron Hiserman
January 16, 2013
I am sadden to hear of the passing of Jack. He was a co-worker of my father at DuPont. Jack and I sang tenor in the Choral Society and the chancel choir at Main Street UMC in Waynesboro. He read music better than I could so I stood beside him so I would be sure to stay on the right notes. Jack was blessed with many talents. My heartfealt sympathy to all the family and may God Bless.
January 16, 2013
Great memories of Myrtle Beach. Jack,you will be missed. Moss Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jillian & Parker Hathaway
Julie Crum-Vendeiro
January 16, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you Malone.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
Debbie Baylor
January 16, 2013
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts are with you Malone and your family during this time.
January 15, 2013
He was the perfect father! All his children and grandchildren were very very lucky to belong to him. I'm so sorry for your loss Malone.....
Jen
Simeon Hahn
January 15, 2013
My sincere condolences to a great family who I have known almost all of my life. I remember Mr Moss from the swimming days; he was a very memorable man. May your hearts and soul cherish your father's memories and legacy.
Circa 1991? Lots of love.
Kate Donnelly
January 15, 2013
Kate Donnelly
January 15, 2013
Love you, Papa Jack. I have a fond memory of playing with you in the water at Myrtle Beach. I remember you squirting water at me and convincing me you had a little fish in your hands. Isn't strange the memories that stick with us? I must have only been 6 or 7, but I utterly adored you. You will be sorely missed, but your gentle kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Malone Moss
January 15, 2013
My dear friends and relatives: I'm overwhelmed, as are Jack's children and my children, at the kindness and beautiful thoughts and sympathies expressed on facebook and through this guest book. We have felt comforted and loved during a very sad and traumatic time in our lives. Since Jack's passing, we have been able to enjoy some peaceful time together, trying to heal our wounded hearts as best we can. God bless each and every one of you. Malone Moss
Michael Waltz
January 15, 2013
Malone:
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristina Moss
January 15, 2013
I remember one time when I was little I asked you which you liked better - bricks or wood. A strange question, but you thought about it and answered wood - because you could whittle it into something. You were a creative inspiration to us all and are in our hearts every day.
Love Always,
Mary Donnelly
January 15, 2013
Missing you every day but so thankful you were my Dad!
Mary Jo Roberson
January 15, 2013
What a wonderful family. You are fortunate to have had Jack. He was so helpful when I had Ben in first grade; he went on field trips and wasn't just a bystander. He helped discipline. As evidenced in the obit he had lots of experience in this arena.
Joel Hulett
January 15, 2013
Please know you are in my prayers, thoughts and memories. You have all brightened my world -- first as neighbors in Waynesboro, as friends through school, and then through shared adventures around the world.
Linda Cash
January 15, 2013
Malone and family, my heart goes out to you and yours. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
January 15, 2013
Malone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Patricia Echols
rebecca Ghezzi
January 14, 2013
i will miss you Dad
Ann Bryan
January 14, 2013
Malone and all of Jacks family, You will be in my thoughts and prayers as we all try to get use to a world with out Jack in it. He was always such a nice and thoughtful person. God take care of all of Jack's loved ones please. Ann Bryan, Waynesboro,VA
January 14, 2013
Our sympathies go out to your entire family at this time. Me and my girls have very fond memories of Papa Jack and the Myrtle Beach trips we were privileged to share with my dear friend Sandy and your family. With sympathy, Diane, Farren and Ashlynn Breeden.
January 14, 2013
Malone,
I just want you to know that you and your family are in all our prayers. Our heartfelt symphathy goes out to you. The C. Y. King Family
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