Mabel Anne Mary (Koury) Moses

Mrs. Mabel Anne Mary (Koury) Moses, age 95, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at the Heritage Health Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1911, Mabel was the daughter of the late Elias and Najeeby (Chamoun) Koury. She was raised and educated in Brooklyn and studied at Washington Irving High School in New York City. On June 9, 1935, she was married to John Gabriel Moses. The couple shared a loving union founded upon love, devotion, and commitment. In her earlier years, Mabel was employed as a secretary to Amin Bardwil, owner of Amin Brothers Textile Co., a firm of international renown, dealing with Persion rugs and fine linens. She later accepted a position as secretary with Catholic Charities, and for many years worked diligently under the direction of Msgr. Joseph May, Msgr. Daniel Lawler, and Msgr. Francis Willenburg, directors of charities for the Diocese of Syracuse. As a homemaker and nurturing mother, she provided love and guidance to her family, which was the focal point of her existence. Sociable and good-natured, Mabel loved to dance, especially the foxtrot. Among her talents, she was a cultivated cook. Civic minded and charitable, she was involved with the Children of Mercy, a spiritual society devoted to aiding needful Christians with transportation accommodations, allowing them access to worship. She was also very instrumental in facilitating couples in the process of adopting orphans. The greatest gratification in her life was when she was able to place children with their new parents. She was a faithful member of her church, St. Louis of Gonzaga Maronite Church and its local pastors, Msgr. Francis Lahoud, John Andary and Father Bassam Saade. Mrs. Moses is survived by her husband, John Gabriel; her sons, Gerard E. Moses of Syracuse, and Clement J. Moses and Suzon Kister of Durham, NC; her grandson, Christopher J. Moses, of Chapel Hill, NC, and his mother, Patricia Osborne. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging George Koury, with whom she shared a special relationship, and Rudy Hunter of Olive Bridge, NY; great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; her in-laws, Rose M. Crigger of Utica, and Alfred and Judy Moses of Shokan, NY. In addition, Mabel was blessed with the love and friendship of Jungtae Lee and his family. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Boyd L. Crigger. The family offers its sincere thanks to Father Bassam Saade and Father Julian Eliane for their spiritual guidance and prayers. A special thank you is extended to the 6th floor staff of the Heritage Health Care Center for their care and compassion, and to Dr. A.L. Shaheen, lifelong friend and family physician, for his consideration and concern. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Prayer of Incense will be offered today at 6:30 at the funeral home. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Mabel’s honor to the Heritage Health Care Center; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Her funeral will commence on Saturday at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Louis of Gonzaga Church, where the Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Father Bassam Saade, Pastor. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Mabel Anne Mary (Koury) Moses

June 26, 1911 - September 5, 2006