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William Martin Moss
1945 - 2012
William Martin Moss
1945 - 2012
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BORN
1945
DIED
2012
William Moss Obituary
Mr. Moss age 67 passed away suddenly and unexpectantly at his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 28, 2012. Bill was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 7, 1945 to the late Mr. Maurice Moss and the late Mrs. Helen Mildred (nee Ackerman) Moss. Bill was a Forest Hill High and University of Miami graduate. Mr. Moss served office in the City of West Palm Beach as one of our City Commissioners serving for his seventh term of office after a narrow campaign race. He was also a former advertising partner with Baldrica Advertising. Mr. Moss was a citizens advocate helping the City of West Palm Beach to revitalize the cities downtown appearance with new landscaping and beautification projects throughout the City. Mr. Moss is survived by his brother, Brad Moss; sister, Elaine Bakst; nephews, Jeffrey Bakst, Vincent Moss and Alex Moss; niece, Kira Bakst; uncle, Jack Ackerman; and cousins, Lori Ackerman and Scott Ackerman. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home Funeral Home & Cremation Services Chapel, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 833-4061 with Rabbi Alan Sherman of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County officiating. Jewish Burial Rites will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 582-4131. The family will be receiving friends Sunday, April 1, 2012 "Only" at the home of Michael Bakst & Tim Harris, 201 South Narcissus Avenue #403, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 following the funeral. Those planning expressions of sympathy may contribute to the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 185 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33477 to Honor the Memory of William "Bill" Martin Moss.
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Diane Walker
April 2, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy Graham
March 31, 2012
I was saddened to learn of Bill's death. He was such a good friend and supporter to me. I always respected Bill because he always did what he thought was best for the city, even if it was not the popular thing to do. The personal cost of being a public servant is high, particularly now days. We are all fortunate that Bill was willing to pay that cost because he did make a difference, even though his service may have been at the cost of his health. You can rest now Bill.
Jeanette Horn
March 31, 2012
Our lives were brighter with Bill in them. We will always remember his humor or at least his attempt at it, his gentle and caring nature. We have lost a true friend and for that I am sad, but very happy to have known him and called him My friend! Bill, you are being missed already!
Simon Waugh
March 31, 2012
Our paths crossed many times during my regular visits to WPB. Last Thanksgiving with you in NYC was particularly fun. I will miss all your witty banter at dinner, Billy.
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Luke Nichols
March 30, 2012
A good man and a happy man thank you Mr Moss
Bill Newgent
March 30, 2012
I will always remember Bills smile and his sense of humor. He had regular quietly delivered punch lines in most all situations. Some were funny and some not so funny. It didn't matter they always cracked him up and that was the best part. Bill was a kind gentle man who cared about fairness and what was right. I will forever miss his jokes, support, and advice. Love you Billy
March 30, 2012
Bill was a good friend and most ethical business associate. I have known Bill for 25 years and always have held him in high esteem. I already miss Bill and will remember the good thoughts and personal comittment that he had for the community overall and for his friends. A good man has left us in body, but never in spirit
Pete Marcus
Jacqui Agostinelli
March 30, 2012
My commish- It was an honor to be your escort and cohort for so many years! We had so much fun and I will forever remember the good times tooling around in your car when My Bill was away! Life is a short journey and you left a void in the world which means you contributed a vast amount to us all in this city and in our hearts. I will always love you, Mossy!!!
Kevin Jones
March 30, 2012
My condolences go out to the Moss family. Bill was a great friend of mine and the Northwest Community. We will miss him dearly.
Rev. Kevin L. Jones
Tabernacle Baptist Church
March 30, 2012
Cathy and I our send our deepest Condolences and Prayers to the family and friends of Bill and hope that the many good times you have spent with Bill will comfort you.
Gary & Cathy Brandenburg
Jon Levinson
March 30, 2012
What a wonderful legacy you have left for West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. I consider myself a better person for having known and worked with you. My Delray Beach Community shares in West Palm's loss.
March 30, 2012
Enjoy Home Moss Man! Bill
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