Albert V. Moschetti

MOSCHETTI, Albert V.
Beloved Father and Adored Papa of Horseheads, New York. Born into eternal life December 10, 2007. Albert was predeceased by his beautiful wife, Angela; and his precious son, Wayne; and is survived by his devoted sons, Albert and Vincent (Georgette); his precious grandchildren, Wayne (Jessica Rose) Daniel (Erika) Melissa and Suzette; brother, Ralph; sister-in-law, Jeanne Bilello; and many nieces and nephews. Al was retired from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Al's involvment with the sports was insurmountable, having played basketball and baseball at St. John's University, earning the distinction of champion in the National Invitational Tournament in 1943 and entrance into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, then moving on to play in the professional arena in the National Basketball League for the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Red Skins. He coached at the high school, college and semi-pro levels of the game. He had a special connection with Notre Dame High School, where he coached and was the voice of Elmira College as their basketball commentator for many years. Al made many friends, especially, Ray and Janice Zelko, Judy Meagher, Marcelles Nichols, Charlie Neu, Al Registro and Kim Elliot. The family would like to sincerely thank Al's medical providers of Dr. Calderone, Dr. Romeo and Dr. Mark Gibson, who Al considered good friends. He will be greatly missed. Al was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church. Family and friends are invited to calling hours at the Kalec Funeral Home on Friday, December 14th, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A prayer service there at 9 a.m., Saturday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery. The family will provide their own flowers, friends are asked to make a contribution in Albert's memory to Notre Dame High School in Elmira, NY. Envelopes available at the funeral home.