Mourning the death of Edwin J. Moles, distinguished United States Army veteran, skilled tradesman, and devoted member of his community

Senate Resolution No. 2241

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING    the   death   of   Edwin   J.   Moles,
        distinguished United States  Army  veteran,  skilled
        tradesman, and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate the lives of those  distinguished  citizens  whose  service,
dedication,   and  contributions  left  a  lasting  imprint  upon  their
families, communities, and the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Edwin J. Moles, a resident of Brewster, New York,  died  on
March 22, 2026, at the age of 80; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 1, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Edwin J. Moles
was the son of the late Edwin J. Moles, Sr. and Rita Mullen Moles; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  youth,  Edwin  J.  Moles lived in several
communities across New York State, including Brooklyn, Tupper Lake, Lake
Placid, Albany, and Pleasantville, before ultimately settling  with  his
family in Bedford Hills, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Edwin J. Moles graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1964
and soon thereafter answered the call to service  by  enlisting  in  the
United  States  Army,  faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam
War from 1965 through 1967; and

  WHEREAS, Following his honorable military service,  Edwin  J.  Moles
returned  home  and  married his former wife, Anna Messina, with whom he
shared a family and raised his two beloved daughters while  residing  in
Katonah, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Edwin J. Moles was a deeply respected and familiar presence
in  the  Bedford  Hills  and Katonah communities, where he built lasting
relationships and earned the admiration of all who knew him; and

  WHEREAS, Known for his exceptional skill and versatility,  Edwin  J.
Moles   was  a  true  jack-of-all-trades,  proficient  in  construction,
carpentry,  electrical  work,  plumbing,  and  numerous  other   trades,
demonstrating a lifelong commitment to craftsmanship and hard work; and

  WHEREAS,  Edwin J. Moles dedicated over 20 years of loyal service to
Frank and Carol Nickell and was widely  regarded  for  his  reliability,
dedication, and strong work ethic; and

  WHEREAS,  He further distinguished himself as the owner and operator
of Katonah Electric, a business he successfully led  for  more  than  30
years,  earning  a reputation as an outstanding and trusted electrician;
and

  WHEREAS, Edwin J. Moles enjoyed a full and active  life  outside  of
his profession, including boating, fishing, attending car shows with his
classic automobile, and vacationing at the Jersey Shore; and

  WHEREAS, A man committed to service and community involvement, Edwin
J.  Moles served as a range officer at Blue Mountain Sportsman Center in
Cortlandt,  New York, and was an active and proud member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, the Elks Lodge in Brewster, New  York,  and  the  Moose
Lodge in Danbury, Connecticut; and

  WHEREAS,  Edwin  J. Moles is survived by his loving daughters, Elisa
Anfuso and her husband Michael, and Colleen Moles and her partner  Scott
Jacobson;  his  cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Ryan, and Christopher
Anfuso, Anthony Agro and his wife Alexis, and Colin and Carlyanne Krebs;
and his treasured great-grandson, Easton John; and

  WHEREAS, He is further survived by  his  devoted  companion,  Eileen
McIlvenna;  his  former wife, Anna Messina; and his faithful dog, Missy,
together with many extended family members, friends, and colleagues  who
will forever cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  Edwin J. Moles will be remembered for his kindness, humor,
craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to  his  family,  friends,  and
community,  leaving  behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and love;
and

  WHEREAS, The passing of Edwin J. Moles represents a profound loss to
all who had the privilege of knowing him,  and  his  life  stands  as  a
testament   to   service,  resilience,  and  devotion  to  others;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Edwin  J.  Moles,  honoring his military service,
professional  accomplishments,  and  lifelong   contributions   to   his
community and the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Edwin J. Moles.