Rudolph D. Mosca

Rudolph D. Mosca of Kimball St., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on July 3, 2013 At Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on May 25, 1927 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Rudy enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and traveling. Rudy was a member of Knights of Columbus and BPOE 552. Retired from teaching 1st in Cedarville, MI, 1951-52, Daggett, MI 1952-56. Finally Sault Area Public Schools from 1956 - 86. Taught mostly Jr. High Science and Driver Education, also coached football. Graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1945. Military Service - WW II and Army of Occupation - Germany from 1945 - 46, as an MP. Rudy received a BA from Northern Michigan University in 1951 and a MA from University of Michigan in 1958, both in Education. He is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Mosca (Boyle), whom he married November 7, 1953 in Marquette, Michigan; son, James (Kimberly) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; daughters: Nancy (LaMart) Hightower of Grand Rapids, MI; Susan Mosca of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Audrey (Rick) Kruid of Holland, MI; Judith (Gary) Klop of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Anna (Anthony) Mauris of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; and Katherine (Norbert) Strandberg of Fairbanks, AK; grandchildren: William & Elizabeth Hightower, Robert & Sarah Uldricks, Mikel (Alexandra) & Ben Kruid, Rudolph and Ashley Mosca, Andrue (Brittany) Klop, Cynthia (Nathan) Kaczmarek, Charles Mauris; great-grandchildren: Zoe, Andy & Ryder Klop, Alexandria Hicks, Natalie Kruid; other family members and friends: Rosemarie Mosca, sister-in-law; good friends Charles & Helga Flower. In-laws, Kathy (Danny) Pompo, Marquette, Ada (Les) Ruohomaki, Gladstone, Tom (Kate) Boyle, Mesa, AZ, Douglas Boyle, Marquette, Judy Boyle, as well as several nieces and nephews. Rudy was predeceased by his parents: Angelo and Asunta Mosca; brother, Louis Mosca of Iron Mountain; and sister, Marie Smith of Turlock, CA. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday July 10, 2013 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Holy Name of Mary ProCathedral with Father Sebastian Kavumkal as Celebrant. Final Resting Place will be Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to either Hospice House of the EUP or St. Mary''s Catholic Church would be appreciated.

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Rudolph D. Mosca

May 25, 1927 - July 3, 2013