Reverend David Moltz, Transplant Recipient, Watertown, New Hork, 1946 - 2011


WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Rev. David Moltz (Deacon Moltz), 64, happily passed into God's Loving arms June 19, 2011 at Loretto in Syracuse, N.Y.

He was born June 24, 1946 the son of the late Albert J. and Loneita Isabelle (Boyce) Moltz. He graduated From Boonville Central School in 1964 and from Paul Smiths College in 1966.

Rev. Moltz had worked for the New York State Conservation Department- Forestry Aide, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company- Time Study Methods Analyst, Jackson Furniture Company-Sales, Delivery, Prudential-Agent for life, health, disability, auto, homeowners and N.Y.S. registered rep. with securities, Barry Scott Agency- began as a local agency in Watertown of N.Y.S.'s largest and elite high risk auto insurance agency- With the outperformance of many of the 23 agencies throughout N.Y.S., was promoted to Regional Manager with the agencies in Watertown, Utica, Rome, Syracuse and North Syracuse.

Rev. Moltz became disabled in July of 1994 with kidney failure and received a transplanted kidney from 'Gregory', my donor with unconditional love of his parents, Kathy and Ted. I am not sure of the families last name but I believe it is "HEROES!"

He became Ordained Permanent Deacon October 1, 1988 for the Diocese of Ogdensburg with the impositions of hands and Bishop Staniscaus J. Brzana. He was assigned to Church of St. Peter-Lowville, Church of the Holy Family-Watertown, St Elizabeth Seton- Dexter and Immaculate Conception- Brownville.

Rev. Moltz' hobbies included hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, camping, target shooting-earning every medal of the N.R.A and the name 'Dead Eye Dave.' He also enjoyed classical and spiritual music, woodworking with a scroll saw, and was a close relative to Santa Claus, bringing St. Nick to Watertown, Fort Drum, NYS Fairgrounds and surrounding areas for several years. Numerous hospitals, schools, organizations, businesses and untold number of home visits made not only the children and adults in the thousands believe, but brought the bearded ole man to happy tears of joy. 'S.C.' thanks you.

Among the organizations he belonged to are: T.A.G. (Transplant Awareness Group) to promote organ donation, to support recipients and donor families., 3rd degree of Knights of Columbus: Council No. 7598, Brownville, 4th Degree of Knights of Columbus: Council No. 0699 Watertown, Society of St. Lawrence- members are permanent deacons of the Ogdensburg Diocese and Exempt member and past President of the Lowville Fire Dept.

Surviving are a brother and his wife Albert J. and Janet Moltz, Jr. (Boonville, N.Y., and Dunnellon, Fla.) a sister and her late husband Jean and Albert Bouchard (Chases Lake, N.Y.) a daughter and partner Zoe Proper, Ellie-Grandchildren Elden and Emmett (Syracuse, N.Y.) a son Christian (Watertown, N.Y.) grandchildren- Jayde, Talon and Kayli a daughter and son in law Juliana Prentiss, Lee(Ft. Jackson, S.C.) grandsons- Andre and Adonus, a son and his wife John-Paul Moltz, Heba (Syracuse, N.Y.) several nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends within the Church and Community.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross International.
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