November 1

Moss Family honors mom’s memory with park bench

The Moss Family recently donated a park bench to Healey Playground, in Duryea, in honor of their mother, Arlene Moss, who lived across the street from the park and was its guardian for many years.

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photos by sam chiarelli

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photos by sam chiarelli

First row, left to right: Mandy Akouri, Rocky Barge with Arlene’s great-granddaughter Avieri, Kristy Akouri, and Ryan Moss.

Second row: Debbie Akouri, Linda Lorden, and Darlene Cremard.Third row: Paul Moss, Frank Moss, and Duryea Mayor Keith Moss.

Absent from photo are Arlene’s children George Hopper, Pat Hughes, and Gail Pezzner.

Above, little Avieri takes it all in from the new bench dedicated to her great-grandmother.

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Lorraine Capitano said...

Arlene Vogel Moss really deserved to be honored for her dedication all her life to the Healy Playground.She was a wonderful humanitarian!

November 3, 2009 at 4:17 PM


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