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Thomas Moore Obituary
Tom was an alumnus of Woodrow Wilson High School 1936-1940 where he earned many accolades as an athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He attended New London Junior College and Lowell Technical Institute continuing to play in all three sports. Tom was honored to be inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. World War II cut Tom's athletic career short. He enlisted in the Navy Air Corps, commissioned as an Ensign and received his wings in 1943. After 19 months as an instructor of instrument flying, bombing, torpedo run tactics, and formation bombing he was ordered to the Naval Air Transport based in Hawaii and flew many missions to the outer islands of the Pacific. After the war he returned to Middletown to raise his family, pursue a long and successful career in sales and participate in many community organizations which included serving as the president of The Lions Club, Parent Teacher's Association and the Middletown Little League.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of the Clyde Lassen Veterans Home and Elmcroft Assisted Living for all of their exceptional and dedicated care during the last five years. Tom will be remembered as a man who was devoted to his wife and his family and will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Moore
Terry & Wendy O'Rourke
August 31, 2013
R.I.P.
Bob treat
August 30, 2013
Dear Betty, Dicky, Jimmy & familiy,
It was with real sadness I learned of Tom's passing. Tom was a kind and generous person and gave his time to make the lives of others better. I remember your home on Prout Hill Road and it represented the best of family life. I enjoyed my conversations with Tom and they were always ended with a smile and a laugh. I share your loss and may Tom be granted eternal peace.
May God bless you and your families during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Bob Treat
Kim Harmon
August 30, 2013
Betty and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I have good memories of you and Tom hanging out with my parents (Don and Carol) and the Elks. May the good Lord be with you all at this time.
Kathy Howie
August 29, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Moore represent the most loving couple, the finest parents, and two of the most generous fun loving people I have ever known. As a teen they treated me as a daughter. I have thought of them often over the years, and feel very grateful to have spent time with them. My heart goes out to Mrs. Moore, Dick, Cheryl, Jimmy, his wife and all the children. Fondly, Kathy Howie
John Robinson
August 28, 2013
Mrs. Moore, Dick, Jimmy & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Moore. I have so many fond memories of our Little League days in Middletown and our parents always there cheering us on, (go Merchants go). Mr. Moore was a giant of a man who was such a great teacher to all the young boys in the league. If we needed a ride home after any practice or game, Mr. Moore would see to it that we got home safe and sound. I will never forget the love and kindness I received from Mr. and Mrs. Moore during my childhood days and my friendship with Dick and Jimmy. May the good Lord be with the family at such a time as this.
August 28, 2013
Dear Betty & Family,
Ted & I will always remember the great times we had with you and the hetzels. Our prayers are with you.
Ted & Beverly Moskey
Ruth Ann & Anthony Timbro
August 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure to know Tom. Tony and Ruth Ann (Tony the Barber). From Ormond Beach Florida
August 28, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing, both my wife and I would stop by now and then to say hello when they lived in Middletown, we were introduced to them by Ray Daniels. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, God Bless you all,
Bob & Betty(Brock)Bialy
August 27, 2013
So sad for all of you. Mr. Moore was such a huge personality and a special part of the Wilcox family. One of my fondest memories was him walking the dog Willie in the winter; Willie in his little red sweater. They walked down the hill and then big rough and tough Mr. Moore would carry Willie back up the hill.
Lori Wilcox
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