Caroline Rosenblum Moseley died unexpectedly but peacefully at the University Medical Center Princeton-Plainsboro on June 18th, 2016.
Caroline was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles Rosenblum and Fanny Rosenblum. She was also predeceased by her infant brother, Hugh. Caroline attended Princeton public schools and Miss Fine’s School (now Princeton Day School) and received her B.A. with high honors in English Literature from Radcliffe College (now Harvard University). She later earned a Masters Degree in American Folklore and Folk Life from the University of Pennsylvania.
Caroline was a writer and editor at Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Studies for many years and served as editor of The Journal of Economic Perspectives. Caroline was well known in Princeton for her musical contributions, teaching guitar to fellow folk singers at the Princeton Adult School for over 40 years, singing with the University Chapel Choir for over 15 years, performing at gatherings at the Princeton Public Library and events such as Communiversity and First Night, to say nothing of many lively gatherings of the Princeton Folk Music Society at the Moseley home.
She shared her academic and musical talents outside of Princeton as well, inspiring many with her unique expertise on the music of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars through lectures and performances at various universities and historic sites. Caroline was married to Roger V. Moseley, M.D., her husband of 60 years and best friend for 63. Caroline and Roger enjoyed traveling far and wide, with family whenever possible. In 1999, their shared sense of purposeful adventure led to a three month stint at the Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post, at 12,000 feet in Manang, Nepal, providing much needed health care to villagers as well as trekkers. For all her academic and musical talents, Caroline’s greatest joy and reason for being was her family.
In addition to her husband, Caroline/Nana leaves her son Richard (Joanne Gusweiler), daughter Catherine Clark (Bruce), son Stephen (Whitney Ross), son Christopher (Michelle Tarsney) and ten grandchildren: Eric, Michael, Carley, Will, Sarah, Alex, Ross, Parker, Aileen and Caroline V. Caroline was renowned for her ready humor and witty repartee. Her love of the natural world, music, books and language, and her generosity and playful spirit, will be carried forward by her very lucky family.
The family thanks the many medical professionals at UMCPP who provided good old fashioned Tender Loving Care not only to Caroline but to the family. A memorial service will be scheduled in the fall. Memorial contributions may be made inCaroline’s name to the Princeton Public Library.
