Mo was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Mozart Perry and Mary Angela (Medeiros) Moniz.
Mo moved around extensively when he was young, often joking he attended 13 schools in twelve years.
He graduated from Horseheads Central High School in Horseheads, NY, his adopted hometown, enlisting in the US Army, upon graduation; he worked as a Communications Center Operator in Germany.
In 1971, he moved to Cape Cod where he and Claudia settled in Hyannis to raise their family.
Mo was employed as a Purchasing Manager for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for over 20 years, as well as the Town of Barnstable and Sencorp in Hyannis before retiring.
Mo cherished his family and loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Claudia, he is survived by his son, Peter Moniz, his wife Lorie and their children Morgan and Mason of Mashpee, MA and his son, Damian Moniz of Hyannis, MA. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Perry of Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his brother Russell John Moniz.
Visiting hours will take place Friday, October 29, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Doane Beal & Ames, 160 W Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 347 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. Military honors will directly follow.
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