Richard George Mossey

Richard George Mossey, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Vernon, Vermont, on August 17, 2020, with his children by his side after an incredible battle with cancer.

Rick was born September 15, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the second of seven children to the late George and Beverly Jean (Hanam) Mossey. Richard leaves behind his children, Alexandra and Timothy Mossey, his wife Apple and stepdaughter Yi-Lin, his sister and caretaker Linda Cooley, his brothers Robert, Randall, Rory, and Rayne, and many beloved relatives and several lifelong friends. He is predeceased by his parents and by his sister, Bonnie Mossey.

Rick was a caretaker first and foremost. He was indescribably generous with his love and time and knew how to make those around him feel protected, comfortable, and appreciated. He will also always be known for his stories, especially from his younger years, his passion for mechanics, history, and reading, and his unmatched meticulous nature.

His sense of humor and adventure made for a lot of fun and terrific memories. During his younger years, Rick loved to work on everything from bicycles to cars, play hockey and baseball, competitively box, go camping with his friends, and occasionally push the boundaries of physics and safety despite his mother's dismay. In his adult life, Rick loved skiing, fishing off the coast of Cape Cod, working on his house in Vermont, traveling with his kids, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

As a talented mechanical engineer, Rick was the father of a myriad of clever inventions, for use both in his work and his daily life. He had an open and discerning mind that could see all the possibilities, both obvious and obscured. He loved learning and engineering, and never met a challenge he couldn't improve or solve. His skill set allowed him to pioneer developments in nuclear energy, work all over the world, fix endless things at home, and assist his family with even the most complicated toy assemblies during Christmastime.

Rick worked for many years as a Construction and Project Manager in nuclear energy. His work took him all over the country and eventually, to China, where he met his beloved wife Apple and stepdaughter Yi-Lin. His time with them was the highlight of his time in China and the last 6 years. Their love and his wonderful relationship with them is a great example of how Rick made friends into family wherever he went.

Due to the pandemic, and the need to grieve, Rick's family postponed his private celebration of life until this summer. Condolences can be sent to the family home in Vernon, VT, and donations in Rick's name can be made to BAYADA Hospice in Brattleboro, VT.