Regina A. (Vrooman) Moshaty

Mrs. Regina A. (Vrooman) Moshaty, age 69, of Utica, and recently residing in Oriskany, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Rome, NY on January 25, 1939, Regina was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Emma (Morgan) Vrooman. She was raised and educated in Camden. She furthered her studies at the Marcy Psychiatric Center, taking courses in the field of nursing. On May 4, 1957 she married Harry “Moe” Moshaty who passed away on January 15, 2000. Throughout their 42 year union, the couple shared a deep and abiding devotion to one another, each of them receiving the benefit of the other’s thoughtfulness and goodness of heart. Regina began her working career in the field of nursing at the Marcy Psychiatric Center. She then relocated to Utica and accepted a position at the Utica Psychiatric Center. She was subsequently employed at the Eden Park Nursing Home, the position from which she eventually retired. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Campus Star Chapter 878, and was crowned their bingo queen. Regina also enjoyed camping with her family at Rollins Pond, watching movies, especially old musicals and “The Sound of Music”, and listening to music. She loved to collect dolls and beanie babies, and held an appreciation for antiques and her jewelry. She was a former parishioner of St. Mary’s Church on South St. Regina is survived by her daughters, Denise M. Moshaty, and Mary E. Moshaty, both of Utica; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Dolores Malloy of Govenour, NY, Maureen and Robert VanSlyke of Big Moose, NY, and Karen and William “Brown” Brownlie of Cape Vincent, NY. Survivors also include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many cousins. She will be deeply missed by her many friends, especially Mary Fields, Sheila Bartkiewicz, Mae Rowlands, Frances and Charlie Wise, Thelma VanDyke, and Alma Smith. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Elizabeth Moshaty; and her special friends, Al Fields, and Mary I. Magraw. The family is grateful to Dr. Amy Gorczynski for her continued support and professionalism; Helen Delia for being the angel who lovingly watched over Regina; and the 4th floor staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for the care they provided. Regina’s daughters also extend appreciation to the staff of the Eastern Star Nursing Home for the extraordinary attention given to their mom. In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Regina’s Memorial Service which will commence on Saturday at 2:00 at the Eastern Star Nursing Home Chapel. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Regina A. (Vrooman) Moshaty

January 25, 1939 - February 28, 2008