Anthony "Tony" Michael Mosca

Anthony “Tony” Michael Mosca passed away on August 11, 2026, unexpectedly, at the age of 52.

Tony lived a life full of love and laughter. Tony's life was centered around his family, where he held many roles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Madonna Griffiths; Chester and Josephine Mosca; father, Chet Mosca; and brother-in-law, Adam Smith. He was an energetic son to Joy (Griffiths) Mosca. A loving husband to Jessica (Botzman) Mosca. A devoted father to Livi and Owen Mosca. An empathetic brother to Larry (Julia Finley) Mosca and Madonna (Adam) Smith. A caring uncle to Charles Botzman-Froman, Jackson Froman, Maxwell Froman, Benjamin Botzman, Josephine Mosca, and Eleanor Botzman. A son-in-law to George and Cindy (Sudberry) Botzman. And a brother-in-law to Brian and Karlyn (Russell) Botzman; and Melissa Botzman and Eric Froman.

He liked to spend time with his nieces and nephews, experiencing what brought them happiness. Tony was at every birthday party and wanted to spend quality time with them any chance he had: watching Joey’s soccer games; visiting Charlie no matter the distance and always ready to laugh about memories they shared; attending Jackson’s lacrosse games; volunteering to help film for the Rough Riders while watching Max play football; having fun with Ben on a family trip to the beach; and for Eleanor every moment with Tony was her favorite. Tony put himself in their worlds because witnessing their experiences and successes while growing up filled him with pride. Being an uncle was a great joy to Tony and his adoration overflowed to their friends and extended family. If you were in the room, you were noticed. If you were on the team, you were seen. If you were a friend or extended family, you were loved.

As a child, Tony was vibrant and accident prone. His family recalls times of him trying to jump over cars and couches. He once had to go to the hospital because he hit his head on a light fixture while jumping down the stairs. In fact, from the time Tony began walking at 10½ months old until he was two, he had already gotten stitches four times. From childhood through his time at Theodore Roosevelt High School, he put his energy towards football, baseball, volleyball and soccer. Tony wasn’t just an athlete, he was also an amazing vocalist. At TRHS he was in the “Guys” choral ensemble and was selected to sing in the Ohio State Youth Choir at the Ohio State Fair. He would often reminisce about going to the Carolinas on a choir trip. He was a sentimental person who looked back fondly at his childhood and adolescence.

By adulthood Tony became a compassionate leader within various aspects of his community. At Mosca Granite Works he was business owner and memorial engraver. He was well known for being a coach at TRHS, CYO and Kent Parks. During his time working for TRHS as a volleyball coach he became a mentor and leader for many students. Even when he wasn't coaching he would go to TRHS to support various teams. He held a special place in his heart for coaching his loved ones as well; coaching his brother in basketball and volleyball, and his sister in softball and basketball. When they were young, Tony coached his kids in basketball, flag football and t-ball. His kids may not have grown up to be athletic, but Tony was happy to support them no matter what it was. Owen and Livi both remember how fun it was whenever their dad would chaperone Field Day at Longcoy. When Tony's children were KCSD students, he became the Kent Music Boosters President, where he treated every student as if they were his own. Livi

feels lucky to have had Tony as a chaperone for every year of band camp and every football game. Tony brightened the lives of anyone who crossed his path. In recent years he was a part of the Kent Civil Service Commission. Tony would fight to ensure that everyone, from any background, was heard and supported. He was truly dedicated to his community and the people in it.

Tony was always ready for a conversation. Owen says some of his favorite memories were when he was talking with Tony in the car about anything. He was a fun fact fanatic, knowing bits of trivia about pop culture, music and movies. Anytime a song came on the radio he would have a fact to share about the band. He was always repeating quotes from Psych and Elf. His favorite things to watch were any form of thriller, comedy or crime. His love of sports also extended to him watching NFL and Nascar. He was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns. Once his hockey-loving daughter moved to Pittsburgh, they would try to go to a Penguins game each year. He was always down to play games with his family and friends. His wife remembers him as the #1 Euchre champ; she simply loved watching how much he enjoyed his time with others. And most of all Tony was a foodie. Anytime he travelled he was always excited to try a new restaurant.

There are not enough words to fully encapsulate the life of Tony Mosca. Everyone who truly knew him knows what an accomplished and joyous life he lived. He loved every person for who they were and treated them with kindness.

A private celebration of life is being held for close friends and family at later date.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.