HARTWIG MOSS III, an insurance broker who made a success as the founder of his own agency specializing in property and casualty insurance, died at Touro Infirmary on Saturday January 11, 2014. He was 69 years old. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Moss was a graduate of Isidore Newman School and matriculated from Yale University. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a lieutenant.
At the time of his death, Moss was the CEO and chairman of the board of Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency on Canal Street.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Robinson Moss; daughters Stefanie Moss Baker (Josh) of San Francisco, CA. and Marcie Moss Gelfand (Dean) of Santa Monica, CA.; son Hartwig Moss IV (Robby and wife Leigh); sister Ann Moss Zenowich of Sagle, ID. and four grandchildren.
A memorial service took place in the main sanctuary of Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave., on Wed., Jan. 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Rabbi Alexis Berk officiated. Visitation was from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Touro Infirmary, Childrens Hospital or the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4613 Fairfield Street in Metairie, LA. 70006
Arrangements were by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home.
