Michael A. Moss

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Michael A. Moss, 101, of Dewitt died at home early Saturday morning.  He was born on August 9, 1922 the son of the late Jacob and Frances Moss.
 
Mike was a graduate of Batavia High School, and Ohio State University.  He served as an infantry officer during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
For thirty years he was president of Bern Furniture Stores, a family business with 15 retail locations.  After his retirement from Bern, he worked as contract sales manager for Penfield Manufacturing Company.
Michael Moss’s record of volunteerism was notable.  In 2013 he was a recipient of the Interreligious leadership award from Interfaith Works along with others in a program dedicated to “A Lifetime Of Service”.He was a life-long member of Temple Society of Concord where he served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Trustee. He was a founder of the Food Bank of Central New York as well as the Syracuse Jewish Cemeteries Association, and the Judaic Heritage Center.  Mike was also a board member of the American Cancer Society.
His list of notable honors include The President’s Award from Temple Society of Concord, The Esther and Joe Roth Award from Syracuse Jewish Federation, Legacy Award from Jewish Community Foundation, Furniture World Magazine Award for Outstanding Furniture Dealer in New York State, and the Humanitarian Award from Syracuse Jewish Family Service.  He served as chair of the Syracuse Jewish Children’s Fund for 30 years.  He received the JCC Hall of Fame Award for maintaining local Jewish history.  Most recently he was honored by the Onondaga Historical Association with their highest honor, The OHA medal for preserving Syracuse Jewish History, as well as preservation and interpretation of the history of Onondaga County.
 Mike, along with his wife Joy enjoyed membership at Lafayette Country Club, Drumlins Country Club, and The Cavalry Club.
 He is survived by his loving wife Joy of 71 years; their daughters Peggy (Harold) Bertram of Fayetteville, and Jacqueline (Scott) Ayres of Manlius; grandchildren Rachel Smith, Amy (Brittany Ellenberg) Bertram, Richard,and Christopher Ayres; and great-grandchildren Ryder,  Brinley and Rowen Smith.  Besides his parents, Mike was pre-deceased by a daughter Anita, his brothers Morris and Robert, and his sister Ruth Wilson.
 
Funeral services will be at noon Monday at Temple Concord.  Friends may visit with the family from 11:30 to noon at the Temple, 910 Madison Avenue, immediately prior to the service.  Burial will be in Temple Concord section 30 of Woodlawn Cemetery.

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 Contributions to perpetuate Mike’s memory may be made to Temple Con