Mahamood “Mo” Ally January 31, 1941 – March 28, 2022

Mo Ally departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2022

He was born on January 31, 1941 in British Guiana (now Guyana) South America, the son of Jumat Ally and Sharifan Ally.

Mo received a GCE (general certificate of education) from the University of London. He earned an undergraduate degree in science at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota.

Mo, at the time of his passing, was the founder and CEO of Gaston Lifestyles Magazine since 2012. As lifelong entrepreneur and learning at the knee of his father, he founded American Cricketer Magazine, Ally Enterprises/Hialeah Vending Company and Discount Beverages. He was the President of International Sales, Leasing Corporation, Pakaramia Fiber Optics and American Cricket Promotions.

Mo enjoyed playing cricket, tennis and golf and recently joined a pickleball team. His love of cricket took him to all parts of the world including the USA, Canada, South America, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Fiji and South Africa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jumat Ally and Sharifan Ally, brothers Asraph (Bayo), Mustapha, Muntaz. Sisters Mooniran (Moon), Jahiman (Choon), Mahamudan (Baba).

In addition to his wife, Deborah McQuitter Ally, survivors include son, Stephen (Jenna) and grand twins (Jasmine and Jasper), mother in-law, Hazel McQuitter, numerous nieces and nephews, cricket, golf and tennis mates from around the globe.

Mo was a truly kind, funny, caring person who loved all genres of music and entertaining his friends at the 19th hole. He will be missed tremendously by all.

Funeral Arrangements for Mahamood "Mo' Ally are as follows:

Sunday, April 3, 2022 Viewing 5:00PM - 7:00PM Costner Funeral Home 2425 W Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052

Celebration of Life Service Monday, April 4, 2022 Quiet Hour: 12:00PM-1:00PM Service: 1:00PM St. Stephens AME Zion Church 201 W Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 *In-Person/FB Live *Masks are mandatory.

Interment Gaston Memorial Park 1200 S New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Gaston College Foundation Gaston Lifestyles Magazine Scholarship In Memory of Mo Ally

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