Richard John Mosley

Richard John Mosley

Richard John Mosley

ALBANY —  Richard John Mosley — “a techno wiz,” his family wrote, who “lived his life with zest and great enthusiasm” — died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. He was 42.

Born on Sept. 11, 1975 in Albany, he was the son of Robert John and the late Donna Lynn Mosley Simpson.

He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District in 1993 and attended the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville. He was employed by Community Care Physicians.

“His entire family will miss him,” his family wrote.

He is survived by his father, Robert J. Simpson of Knox; his son, Ronan Skout Mosley of Knox; his brothers, Jordan F. Simpson of Knox and Zachary E. Simpson of Albany; his brother-in-law, John Kraigenow of Albany; his aunt, Andrea Jeffers of Albany; his uncle, Stuart Mosley of Knox; his nieces, Abigail and Alissa Simpson of Knox, by whom he was adored; and his many cousins.

His infant daughter, Nova P. Simpson, died before him, as did his uncle, Specialist Fourth Class Richard J. Mosley.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fredendall Funeral Home at 199 Main Street in Altamont. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

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