Joseph Moresco
1926-08-21 2012-11-27
Coach Joseph Moresco
Ithaca: Joseph Moresco Jr., age 86, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at his home on Peachtree Lane. He was born on August 21, 1926 in Wilkes Barre, PA, the eldest son of Joseph and Christina Moresco. A loving and devoted husband and father, Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Laine Moresco.
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His children: Joseph Thomas Moresco (Roseanne), Nancy Layne Armstrong (Richard), Timothy John Moresco (Donna), Teri Ann Moresco (Philip Pfrang) and Barbara Sus an Singleton (Terrance).
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His grandchildren, Jennifer Lowe (Michael), Kyle Armstrong (Kristen), Joseph Benjamin, Nialya Suarez (Rico), Brian Moresco (Faith), Kevin Armstrong, Kira Moresco-Barbaree (Jeremy), Maxwell Pfrang, Chase Pfrang, Taylor Pfrang.
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His great-grandchildren, James Kelly, Caitlin Lowe, Hayley Armstrong, Madison Lowe, Olivia Suarez, Amelia Suarez, Sidney Armstrong, Corbin Moresco-Barbaree.
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Joe is also survived by his brother, Albert Moresco. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sisters, Marcella, Angela and Luisa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Ithaca, NY. Friends may call Thursday, November 29, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph Moresco Scholarship Fund, c/o Scott Albanese, Tompkins Trust Co., The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850. Scott can be reached at 607-274-2052.
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Published in Ithaca Journal on November 29, 2012
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I had the pleasure and good fortune to be in the Geometry class that Coach Moresco taught. It was loaded with jocks and he really explained everything extremely well. I think if I had been in a different class I woulda flunked but instead I almost aced the NY State final exams. My hat's off to you Coach. My glass is raised to a wonderful person and a great teacher. Thanks for all you did!
tribute by Bill ThomasOK, Here is what was said in the Annual picture on page 168: "Bullwinkle, it's cold out here today and you need a hat on." said Coach Moresco. "Yes, Coach, it is and by the way Coach, I had one just like yours." said Bullwinkle who thought..."Then I GOT A JOB." You can clearly notice that I am not too close to the Coach and that is because I was sure he would pull me up off the ground by the back of my pants. It was called...THE SINGING WITH THE GIRLS. The attention getter. He later wrote in my '62 Annual, "WE SURE HAD A LOT OF FUN." and signed it, "COACH MORESCO". And we did.
tribute by Gary Iloff