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Ralph Moore Obituary

Ralph E. Moore Jr. SchenectadyRalph E. Moore Jr., 67, passed away Thursday evening, May 2, 2013 at the home of his caregiver in Schenectady, NY. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of Ralph and Beulah McMillian Moore. Ralph was a 1964 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and also attended the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Ralph was formerly employed as a public housing manager in Greensboro, NC and union organizer. He also worked for New York State Department of State, Schenectady Community Action Program and the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady, New York. Ralph coached two world class discus throwers and both made it to the Australian Summer Olympics in 2008. Ralph is survived by one daughter, Athena T. Moore; two grandchildren, one brother, Emery W. Moore Sr. (Barbara) of Amsterdam, New York, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. It was Ralph's request that no funeral services be held. Cremation took place at Parkview Crematory in Schenectady, New York. Arrangements are by the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on May 4, 2013.

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Mike Craft - Colonie, NY

April 30, 2025

Just want to share a memory of Ralph. To his day he remains one of the best discus coaches in the upstate NY region. Most all of his throwers still hold their respective highschool records to this day. Meaning even in 2025 as I write this message, for some reason , no one in these schools can break the records of a Ralph Moore trained thrower.

Mike Craft

December 10, 2023

It's been more than ten years since your death. Since my daughter started throwing the discus I've missed you more than ever. I thank you for the time you put in with me and for the success it helped me achieve. Ralph was the reason I became a highschool All-American in the discus event in 1997. I thank you Ralph. And I'm sorry for your passing. Much blessings to your family and friends, throughout the years, that miss you.


"I feel more like I do now than I did before"
-Ralph Moore




Miss ya Ralph.

- Mike Craft
( Colonie NY)

Emory Parsons

May 18, 2013

You were always someone I looked up to and helped me along to my accomplishments. I use those skills you taught me on a daily basis. Ralph, you'll always be on my mind everyday. Rest easy big guy.

Jen & Noach

May 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers going up on behalf of the family. My son have been a mbr @ the BGC for 7yrs. He is greatly missed!

James Hill

May 9, 2013

Emery, Your brother Ralph was a dear friend to my son Ibrahiim, me. I still remember the first day I bring my son to the club, who was 6 years old at the time now he is 23, Ralph was very kind, caring to us both, the relationship we had lasted. My son, I work there at the club with Ralph also.
We will miss our dear friend Ralph so very much.

Your Family and you have my deepest sympathy.
James Hill and Son Ibrahiim

Diane

May 8, 2013

Dear Em,
My sincere healing thoughts and sympathies are with you. Ralph was blessed to have you, as you were to have him.

Gayton Chang

May 7, 2013

Em, call or e-mail me: 414-737-9658; [email protected]

Elena Matcovich

May 7, 2013

Emery, Sad to hear of Ralph's death. Sorry for your loss. Many memories of years in Sch'dy. Peace

May 6, 2013

Emery and to the entire family.I send you my sincere heartfelt sympathy,in the passing of Ralphee as aunt Beulah would call him .Emery I love you do much cuz
please call me, Rosanne laurel.MD 240 253 3056

christine page- williams& family

May 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 6, 2013

Emery: wanted you to know that you,and Ralph are in my prayers. I still have a scar on my elbow compliments of wrestling with Ralph on the black top,smile. doyle

Gayton Lawrence

May 5, 2013

Em, so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. May he rest in peace!

Art Donahue

May 5, 2013

Emery, I'm sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. I'll always remember him, and you, as friends.

Joseph DiDonna

May 4, 2013

So sorry for the loss on a great man. He was a great football player as well as a wrestler. May God open the gates may he rest in peace. Amen

May 4, 2013

Emery, So sad to hear about Ralph. Know that my thoughts are with you. Love. Shirley

May 4, 2013

Emery
So sorry to hear about Ralph's passing.
Linda Barnes

Mary Sitterly

May 4, 2013

Athena and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I will always remember Ralph for his amazing smile and his kind words. May God Bless.

Danny

May 4, 2013

Emery - I'm sorry to hear about your brother

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