Rose M. (Moses) Crigger

Mrs. Rose M. (Moses) Crigger, age 93, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in New York Mills, on December 1, 1914, Rose was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Julia (Chamoun) Moses. She was raised and educated locally, attending Utica Free Academy. On April 12, 1948 Rose wed Boyd L. Crigger; they were a well-matched couple who shared a loving union of 56 years until Boyd's passing on May 21, 2004. Rose’s 35 year work history included positions as a stenographer, bookkeeper, and office manager for Mack Truck, Firestone, and the Dairyman's League, from which she retired. She was a member of the St. Mary's Guild and other organizations at her parish, St. Louis Gonzaga Church. With the love of God in her heart, she was extremely supportive of those in need, and the generosity of her parish was rewarding for her. Rose is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, John Moses of Utica and Alfred and Judy Moses of Shokan, NY; her niece, Joy Hall; her nephews, Clement Moses, Gerard Moses, and Tim Moses; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, godchildren, Rosemarie Aboumoussa and her daughter Lynn; and in-laws, Frank and Grenita Crigger of Temple, TX. Rose was predeceased by her sisters, Victoria Watson, and Helen Moses; and her in-laws, Mabel Moses, Edward Crigger, Muncie Crigger, Fred Crigger, and Edith Whisonant. A special thank you is extended to Father Bassam Saade and his mother Hilda Saade for their many years of friendship and guidance. Rose was also blessed with the friendship of Mary Zogby, Karen Nassar, Matthew Holt, and George Sfeir, all of whom cared for Rose with admiration and love. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00-2:00 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Rose’s funeral service will commence on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church, where the Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Father Bassam Saade, Pastor. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Rose’s honor to St. Louis Gonzaga Church; envelopes will be available at the service. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Rose M. (Moses) Crigger

December 1, 1914 - November 20, 2008