Gerald P Moceri

Gerald "Moe" P. Moceri, a resident of Harper Woods, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the age of 82. A son of Samuel and Catherine (née Cracchiolo), he was born on July 22, 1940 in Detroit. Beloved husband of the recently departed Kathleen. Loving father of Adam (Nadia Elmagrabi) Moceri. Cherished grandfather of Gavin and Liam Moceri. Dear brother of Martha Mary Rose Fici, the late Charles, and the late Philip Moceri. Moe worked in the elevator trades for the Lardner Elevator Company, Detroit Elevator, and ABMI installing and servicing elevators for over twenty years before going to work for Detroit Edison (DTE Energy), where he worked as an electrical journeyman until his retirement in 2002. Prior to work-life, Moe served in the Army in Colorado as an MP, until his father passed and he had to return home to help provide for his mother, Catherine. Moe attended St. Rose Catholic School in Detroit, graduating in 1958. As a young man in his twenties, Moe liked to ride motorcycles, hunt, play cards, play pool, race cars, and play football. Moe married his wife, Kathleen, in 1968 and they loved to go camping and working in their garden. Moe played softball, hockey, basketball, and golf with "the boys," his longtime group of friends who did most things together. For many years, Moe and Kathy hosted one of the best 4th of July parties in Detroit. In his spare time, Moe worked in his garden, played chess and practiced chipping in his backyard. He loved spending time with his grandsons, Gavin and Liam, and attending their baseball games and school events. Moe was lovingly cared for by his late wife, Kathleen, and a wonderful team of caregivers lead by Cathy and Sophie for the last few years. Towards the end of his life, Justa, Paulette, and Pam joined the team that allowed Moe to pass comfortably and with dignity. His family is eternally grateful. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 20 for a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Township, 48315. Followed by a luncheon at Da Francesco's Ristorante, 49521 Van Dyke, Shelby Township at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Gerald Moceri to: Little Traverse Sailors, P.O. Box 583, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, or online at www.littletraversesailors.org.

Gerald P Moceri

July 22, 1940 - January 7, 2023