April 26, 1955 - February 23, 2010
For many Patriots fans or Mosi’s Mooses throughout the world, February 23rd was a rough day. This marked the passing of the great Mosi Tatupu. On the field Mosi was a warrior that would fight for extra yards or throw a mean block. But off the field, Mosi was a kind soul that wore a permanent smile on his face. I remember Mosi pretty well from his playing days. As a kid, I remembered talking with him and for the longest time I couldn’t pronounce his name right. So he sat down with me and showed me how to say it correctly. From that point on I always got his name right. Mosi did always have a knack for working with kids of all ages. Whether it was helping me with saying his name to coaching King Philip High School or Curry College. I remember going to football games and watching him try to coach his team to victory against their rival, North Attleboro. Naturally I felt the need to tease him a little bit after the games. But even in the face of defeat, Mosi always smiled.
Many people know Mosi as the star for the New England Patriots or a coach for some team. But I also knew Mosi Tatupu the family man. Our families were brought together by the New England Patriots organization. I remember many events where our families would party it up together. The one that sticks out the most would’ve been a Patriots Halloween party. I also remember our families were reunited at a North Attleboro versus King Philip high school basketball game. Where his son Lofa and I battled it out on the court. Mosi loved his family more than anything else in this world. For this, I would like for everyone to extend their prayers and wishes to his family.
R.I.P Mosi Tatupu
