Biography
Obituary
John S. 'Mush' Moiseichik, 95 of Cortland, passed away on April 16, 2016 at Groton Community Health Care. He was born June 5, 1920 in Cortland, NY a son of the late Stephen and Sophie Kapusta Moiseichik.
Mush
graduated from Cortland High School class of 1938 where he stood out as
both an end on the football team and guard on the basketball team
attended Hobart and Cortland State Colleges, received his masters from
Syracuse University, while working on his masters he played basketball
for the Syracuse Nationals. He served his country with the US Army Air
Corp during World War II.
Mush
coached Cortland High School Football from 1947-1966, compiling a
record of 108-41-7, with five undefeated teams, and another that tied
one game and didn't lose any as well as a 27-game winning streak that
ended in 1960. He also taught physical education and after leaving the
coaching ranks was still athletic director until 1977.
Mush
was honored as the Central New York Football Coach of the year by his
peers in 1963, member of Section 4 Hall of Fame and was honored as
100-game winner by the New York State Football Coaches' Association. One
of his proudest accomplishments was having the football field at
Cortland High School named after him.
He
is survived by one son; Dyke and Nancy Moiseichik, Bella Vista, AR,
one sister, Mary Spalluto of Cortland, seven grandchildren, Carey, Daryl
and Marc Mallanda, Sky Moiseichik, Shenan Boit, Bella and Abbi
Moiseichik. Several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his first wife Winifred Moiseichik, second wife Jean
Moiseichik, his brother Peter Moiseichik and his daughter Khette
Mallanda
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Memorial service will be held 11 AM Monday, April 25 at Homer Avenue
United Methodist Church, 30 Homer Ave., Cortland, NY. With the Rev.
Paul Winkelman officiating. Burial will take place in the Hector
Presbyterian Cemetery. There are no calling hours. A luncheon will
follow the memorial service at the Cortland Elks Lodge.
Memorial
contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 441 Kirkpatrick
Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204 or the local charity of one's choice.
