Obituary of George A. Moffe

George A. Moffe "J.J." Age 93, of Elmira NY passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. J.J. was born in Elmira, a son of Nicholas and Madeline (Malone) Moffe. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers, Antoinette Sgromalo, Thomas Moffe, Salvatore Moffe, Amelia Harris, John Moffe and Mary Christopher. J.J. is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Cicora Moffe. Also surviving are brothers Romeo Moffe of Elmira, Ralph Moffe with his wife Joan of Horseheads; sister Josephine Capece of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Frances Moffe and Filomena Cicora, both of Elmira; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. J.J. was a US Army veteran of WW II and was wounded while serving in North Africa. He was employed by Remington Rand before going to work with the City of Elmira in the Public Works Department. He retired from the City after 27 years of service. J.J. was a lifetime member of the Italian American Veterans Club. He enjoyed his morning visits and conversations with his friends at Cozy Corners. J.J. was an avid Yankee fan and was always willing to share his opinion of the way the team was performing. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Committal prayers, military honors and interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Donations in J.J.'s memory may be directed to the Chemung County S.P.C.A., Route 352, Elmira NY 14903. Members of the Italian American Veterans Club will meet at the McInerny Funeral Home at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010, to conduct a prayer service for our deceased comrade George A. Moffe. Signed, Donald Kalec, Jr., Commander