On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Wayne W. Moshier passed away at his home in Old Tappan, NJ. Wayne was born on August 23, 1931 in Long Branch NJ and along with his brother, Kent, sons of Stephen and Isabel Moshier, grew up in Hawthorne, NJ. He received his college degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University following his service in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Wayne married Mary Elizabeth Braun on September 25, 1954. Together, they lived in Hawthorne NJ and later in Pearl River and Nanuet, NY where they raised five children: Donna Coffey (Richard), Stephen Moshier (deceased)(Robin), Barbara Harrington (Kelly), Mark Moshier (Krista) and Carolyn Moshier. He was the proud Grandfather of twelve Grandchildren: Sean(Gabrielle), Caitlin (Chuck), Kyle, Karlee, Kameron, Mark, Rob (Sara), Alison, Wesley, Davis, Nicole, Braun and three Great-Grandchildren (Brielle, Richard Sean, Molly)
Wayne was an avid sportsman. From his playing days in high school, to coaching CYO basketball and managing numerous Nanuet Little League teams, sports was his passion. Following his coaching days, he loved nothing more than watching his grandchildren play sports and he made every effort to attend as many of their games as possible, even into his 80’s. His love of Syracuse and FDU basketball was unmatched and, unfortunately, he led most of us down the path of becoming frustrated Jets fans.
Wayne also loved to travel. He was fortunate that his job afforded he and Mary the opportunity to experience the world and he might tell you his favorite place was Munich, Germany. He loved his summers on Long Beach Island and his happiest times were when the whole family gathered for a weekend of frivolity.
Wayne exemplified his leadership abilities in holding several offices of distinction. In addition to his professional life, where he would become the President of SST Corporation (NJ), Wayne was a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and President of the Nanuet Little League.
Wayne’s family and friends will miss his loyalty, dedication to family, generosity and his dry, but witty, sense of humor. And anyone who was lucky enough to witness his hysterical laughing from the Jerky Boys will long remember Wayne really liked having a good time (and a cold beer)!
A mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Friday, May 7th at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Old Tappan, NJ followed by a private memorial for the family.
In remembrance of Wayne’s life and his service to his country, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project using the following link: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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