Barbara Moss Obituary

MOSS Barbara, longtime resident of Upper Saddle River, died peacefully at home Friday, July 27, 2007 after a four-year battle with cancer. She was 66. While growing up in New York City, Barbara found a love for photography that she turned into a career when her family relocated to Westwood, New Jersey. Barbara worked in the darkroom at The Record where she met her husband, The Record's Photo Lab Chief, Maurice "Murray" Moss in the late 60's. Maurice Moss died in 1987 at age 67. Barbara was a darkroom technician at New Jersey News Photos in Newark, and later became Head Photo Librarian at the Star-Ledger. Barbara's amazing photography research skills lead her to work on books about the history of Newark, Elizabeth and the Union County Historical Society. She was also very involved in her community, the USR Girl Scouts, PTO, and the Upper Saddle River Library. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her caring smile and will be forever missed. Barbara is survived by daughter Laura Moss Heppolette of Upper Saddle River, sister Linda Anstett of Little Ferry, son-in-law John Heppolette of Upper Saddle River, and two brothers, Charles Anstett of Ridgefield Park and John Anstett of Florida. Plans for a memorial service have not yet been finalized.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Aug. 1, 2007.

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Laura Heppolette

June 17, 2012

Diane, I've only just seen your message now...I'd love to talk with you, email me at:

[email protected]

DIANE

November 24, 2011

THE ONLY PAL I HAD AT THE TIME MANY MANY YEARS AGO - WHEN ACE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY TRUE LOVE

annette& jim heppolette

August 28, 2007

dearest laura in the short time we knew your mom she made us so welcomewhen we came to stay. we knew as soon as we met her that our son would be happy with you, because such a special person could only have such a special daughter.our thoughts are always with you, annette,jim,joshua.

Laura Heppolette

August 25, 2007

If there is happiness in my heart
It’s because you helped put it there
If there is gentleness in my beliefs
It’s because you showed me how to care
If there is understanding in my thinking
It’s because you shared your wisdom
If there is a rainbow over my shoulder
It’s because of your outlook and your vision
If there is a knowledge that I can’t reach out
And really make dreams come true
It’s because I learned from the best teacher of all,
I learned from you
You will always be my very best friend

Kerry Heineman

August 8, 2007

Barbara, you were a very special person, I'm going to miss you. We had alot of great times together. You were always happy and up beat. I admired your attitude, I wished I had met you earlier than I did.
Thank you for the gift of having you in my life. Bless you and your family.

ANN GUADANGO

August 7, 2007

I'M GONNA MISS YOU BARBARA. WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES TOGETHER...MY 50TH B'DAY, WHEN YOU, BUGGY POOH, LYNDA NANCY AND KERRY TOOK ME TO THE RED LION INN...AND WHEN WE ALL WENT TO CAPE MAY FOR A WEEK-END...DINNERS, LUNCHES, GABBING ON THE PHONE...THE MOVIES! HOW ABOUT WHEN BUGGY POOH DRAGED US TO SEE KAREN ACKERS AT THE RAINBOW ROOM!
WE SHARED A LOT OF LAUGHS...AND TEARS. YOUR ARE SUCH A KIND AND SWEET PERSON. AND I'M GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. I'LL THINK OF YOU OFTEN.
AND ALWAYS WITH A SMILE.
XXXO
ANNIE GUADANGO

Andrew Pangert

August 6, 2007

Barbara was a great woman. She was always so nice to me, and we will miss her.

Margaret Pangert

August 5, 2007

Lest we forget: Barbara Moss, 1940-2007, wife, mother, best friend, photographer, photo developer, and photo archivist, New Yorker and rural New jerseyan, Friend of the Library, engraver for the Girl Scouts, historian for the City of Elizabeth, cat and dog lover, possessor of a huge heart and empathy for those in need, life-long passion for art, literature, and learning, possessor of a great sense of humor and kindness and curiosity and life...oh, how could we ever forget her? fond memories and a huge hug to laura who will miss her mom every day. Love, margaret pangert

Joe Mongiello

August 4, 2007

We are very sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Joe and Giselle Mongiello

George & Michele Garland

August 3, 2007

Your Mom was such a special, loving person. I remember when we worked together and she always had a smile and the right answer.

Our Christmas party when we had the Kareoke was the best- She had sooo much fun that night.

May she rest in peace, and my God smile on her soul. She will be missed.

Bill Pangert

August 3, 2007

Barbara was one of the most optomistic people in the world. I had the privilege of knowing her for about 20 years. I never saw her without a smile or a good word. The guy upstairs has called home a person he sent to earth to be an example for all of us.

Kimberly Welsh

August 1, 2007

My deepest sympathies to you and your family Laura. I love you.

Meave Mastracci

August 1, 2007

Much love and my condolences to you & your family Laura. I wish I lived closer. xoxo