Mark MOSS Obituary

Mark Moss was my mentor as a student and professor. He had the ability to spark great motivation in everyone he met. He created a big thirst for teaching and learning. He was kind and saw the potential in everyone. I would not be where I am today without Mark. I owe much of my success to him. We miss him greatly. He left is too soon.

Mark was an extraordinary human being. He was probably the most enthusiastic person I have ever met--and a true source of inspiration to all of us in the teaching profession. I will remember him always with love and the deepest respect.

We will never forget his booming voice, his warm smile, his humour and his wit. We wish we had known sooner. To his family, I hope you find comfort with the knowledge that he was one of the most amazing people we've ever known and that he is now in a better place. We will miss you, Mark!

I only came to know of this sad news this afternoon. Dr. Mark Moss generously gave me full support in the short time I taught at Seneca. His wisdom, kindness, and great sense of humor will live on with my humble memory. RIP.

I just learned of Mark's passing last evening when relatives from Canada joined me for Thanksgiving. Mark was a somewhat distant relative of mine and we generally lost touch after his father, Bill, passed away many years ago. I think one of the last times I saw Mark was at his Bar Mitzvah at his lovely house In Toronto. I used to enjoy visiting Mark and his family as a child and only have fond memories of him and his family. I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing at such a young age and by reading many of the passages on this guest book I am comforted by the knowledge of how meaningful he was in many people's lives and by how much he accomplished despite seeing his life cut short at such a young age. Mark, I wish we could have known each other in our adult lives, unfortunately not, but today my thoughts are clearly with you and I am hoping your soul is bound in peace. God bless you and your family. Love, Ira Birns your cousin from New York (now Miami)

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, but I do lament the loss of the light that Mark brought to the lives of all who worked with him, and were honoured to call him friend. Seneca was a darker place without him--he knew how to support creativity and the pursuit of wisdom. To his children, all I can say is, your father was a wonderful man who inspired everyone to do their best.

Mark had a huge impact on the first year of my PhD. He came with experience, kindness, and a great wit. I'll never forget the time he drove me from Toronto to Kingston. He was so happy I didn't fall asleep and said that the only payment he needed was company. We had a fantastic chat about books, careers, and he gave me some advice I'll always cherish. Most of all though, he talked about his family. He was so proud of his kids and spoke fondly of his expectations and hopes for them.

I'll truly miss Mark's surprise visits to the office-- his hugs and gentle teasing always managed to brighten my day.

My memory of Mark will always be with fondness and a smile; Mark, darting here and there, always with a kind or funny word for anyone within earshot; a good man with a big heart.

Please accept my Deepest sympathies for your loss.

The world has lost a wonderful man. Many of us owe him our careers but more importantly we owe him thanks for allowing us to dream big. He believed in me when I had stopped believing but more importantly he found a way to convince me to believe in myself again without feeling stupid. His smile was infectious, his laugh comforting, and his hugs uplifting.

He taught us to see things differently, read things we would have never read before, strive for goals that we once believed to be unattainable. Without his guidance, mentoring, friendship and encouragement, I never would have made it to where I am today.

I will be forever grateful.

Mark was one of those people who made things happen, instead of telling you all the reasons why something could not happen. I know that many Senecans will have mourned his loss since that horrible illness stopped his work. Take comfort in knowing this is one person who truly made a significant contribution to his colleagues, his students and his community. I can only imagine all that he accomplished since I retired 4 yrs ago.

Mark Moss was an amazing person. He taught me so much in my short time at Seneca and helped me grow to the person I am today. He influenced so many people and he will be missed. To his friends, family, and loved ones, my condolences. You have lost a great person in your life. To Maria, my thoughts are with you most of all at this time.

He inspired his students! Wonderful teacher!

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mark. I know he has touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

I can't say enough about how much Mark is missed. There are many, many sad faces in the halls of Seneca today. Mark was always willing to offer support, whether academically or otherwise. If we measure the value of a person by the number of people helped over a lifetime we'd never stop. Thank you Mark.

Dear family, Mark was a great fellow, and is that is exactly what he was. He was a straight up guy, and the kind of man you enjoyed being around. He always made me comfortable in the 12+ years we spent in different faculties at Seneca, but sharing scuttlebutt and I will miss seeing his face and at silly "oh it is you again" in his sardonic way, that made you know he was happy to see your face. My best wishes to you all. You have indeed lost someone special, and you know he would be smirking saying "shut up, stop it"