Joseph A. Moses Jr.

ASHBURNHAM: Joseph A. Moses, Jr., 93, formerly of Ashburnham, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Health Alliance – Leominster Hospital following a brief illness. Joseph was born June 6, 1930, in Fitchburg, MA to Joseph A. and Ora (Blanchette) Moses. As a youth, Joseph lived in White Plains, NY, and later moved to Norwell, MA where he raised his family with his former wife, Joan. Joseph worked for over four decades in the paper industry, following in his father’s footsteps by beginning his career at Falulah Paper in Fitchburg. Prior to retirement in 1995, he was employed as a wholesale paper distributor with Century Paper Company. Joseph’s sales role was a good fit for his friendly personality; he made people comfortable and was easy to talk with. He enjoyed spring, summer and fall at his camp on lower Naukeag Lake in Ashburnham. He loved when family would visit and spend time fishing on the lake with him. You could find Joseph doing yard work, talking with neighbors, and enjoying the sunset from his rocking chair on the porch. His Catholic faith was central to his life, and he often expressed gratitude for his many blessings. Joseph attended St. Denis Parish in Ashburnham. During the Korean Conflict, Joseph served his country in the United States Army at Fort Eustis, VA. Joseph is survived by his son Thomas J. Moses and wife Milisa of Eastham, MA; daughter Meredith M. Moe and husband William of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren Margaret Moe and Patrick Moe; former wife Joan Moses; and nephews Arthur Schult III, James Schult and Raymond Schult. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Marjorie Schult and Barbara Moses. Joseph’s family is very grateful for the kindness and care he received from the staff at The Highlands in Fitchburg during his final years. Joseph’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Parish celebrating at St. Camillus de Lellis Church, 333 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg. Private interment will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Joseph’s family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation period from 8:30 – 9:30 AM Saturday at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. www.andersonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph’s memory to the Lower Naukeag Lake Association, P.O. Box 653 Ashburnham, MA 01430.

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Joseph A. Moses Jr.

June 6, 1930 - February 17, 2024