Michael C Moses

Newcomb - Michael C. Moses, January 25, 1946 - April 11, 2016
Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
We are sure that Michael heard these words as he left his earthly body and entered the Kingdom of God.
Michael was born in Ticonderoga N.Y. to Norman G. and Ella M. (Welch) Moses of Tahawus and later Newcomb, N.Y.
He was a 1965 graduate of Newcomb, N.Y. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1968 after having proudly serving his country during the Viet Nam war, side by side with his twin brother and best friend, Mitchell Moses. After serving in the Army he began his civilian employment as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 106. He was later employed with Newcomb Central School and also worked until he retired from the Newcomb Highway Department.

While retired he became certified as Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Newcomb.
Michael's greatest desire is to be remembered as a soldier of the Army of God. As such, he served in whatever capacity was needed in his local church. He was also active in the community and served with The Newcomb Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance squad. He was a member and President of the Newcomb Lions Club. He was a member of VFW Post 918 and past member and Commander of American Legion Post 1713 of Newcomb and served as Essex County American Legion Commander,

Michael is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy, his son Steven, daughter Kimberly and granddaughter Michaela. His sisters Pat Poulton and Mrs. Kenneth Rockwood (Sally), brothers David and Mitchell and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his Father December 24, 1976, his Mother October 4, 1999 and his brother, Peter, September 26, 2002
Calling hours will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 10 - 11 A.M followed by a service at 11 A.M .with Dr. John Gocke at St. Therese Church in Newcomb, N.Y.
Committal will be at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery on Friday, April 15, 2016.

The family would like to thank Dr. Pillemer and his staff at Glens Falls Hospital Cancer Center including the nurses and staff of Tower 2. We express our sincerest gratitude to the Newcomb community, Kevin Bolan and the members of the Newcomb Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Squad, Jessica Westcott, county nurse extraordinaire and all family and friends who have assisted and supported us during these difficult years.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, Schroon Lake, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Newcomb Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Newcomb Methodist Church or the Capital City Mission in Albany, N.Y.