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Born in Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Teresa (Corrigan) and John Moore. Jack graduated from the University of Delaware with his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and from Franciscan University with his Master's Degree in Theology. Jack spent time working at the Ferris School for Boys in Wilmington before founding Aquinas Academy in Bear, Delaware in 1997. Jack dedicated the last 26 years to the operation of Aquinas Academy and its liberal arts education and mission. He was a lifelong parishioner of the Cathedral of Saint Peter, often serving as an altar boy during high Mass when he was younger. Jack was devoted to his large and loving family. He enjoyed their annual trips to Hilton Head, SC and was happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Jack is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diane Moore; his children and their spouses, Bernadette and Joseph Speck, John and Jeanne Marie Moore, Catherine Moore, Mary Moore, Theresa Moore, Monica Moore, and Gianna Moore; his grandchildren, Benedict and David; and his sisters, Mary Moore and Margaret "Peg" Cristello (Sal).
A visitation will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024 at 11 A.M. at The Cathedral of Saint Peter, 500 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery 6001 Kirkwood Hwy. Wilmington DE 19808. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Aquinas Academy, 2370 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701.
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Rodney Murray
May 13, 2025
Will always miss you, pal.
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Rodney Murray
May 24, 2024
It was Jack who inspired and convinced me to earn the credits necessary for my teaching certification while he was my boss at Horizon House, a residential facility for troubled teens. That was a challenging environment in which to work, but the next position Jack held was even more so as the principal at Ferris School for Boys, a maximum security prison. He was instrumental in helping me to secure a teaching position there, one I held for many years until my retirement.
In all the years I worked with Jack in both of those facilities, I never heard him raise his voice in anger or chastise a student -- he regarded every encounter with our students as a "teaching moment". I was grateful for Jack's wisdom and strength which helped me to become a better teacher. I will deeply miss my mentor and friend. Thank you, Jack, for playing a major role in my life.
Rodney Murray
Kevin L Keough
May 22, 2024
Jack and I met working at Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services-Ferris School where he was the School Principal and I was a clinical psychologist. The education department improved dramatically during his tenure there. He was very well-liked by students and staff. Students were astonished by his skill on the basketball court going undefeated in 1 on 1 games as far as I know. We remained close friends since that time. He helped move me into my first house in 1991 and I returned the favor a few years later. He was a family man through and through. It was really something to watch him speak of Diane and the kids. His commitment to Catholicism and providing a Catholic education to young people resulted in his founding Aquinas Academy- a genuine labor of life-deeply appreciated by students, teachers, and staff. On a humorous note, we were both surprised to learn we actually read papal encyclicals. That said, Jack was no "holy-roller". He was fun and funny with a great sense of humor and colorful language in the company of men. Jack was one of my closest friends and easily one of the best men I've ever known. Eireoidh mé agus imeoidh mé anois, go deo de ló is de ló
Cloisim uisce an locha ag rith le fuaimeanna ísle cois cladaigh;
Agus mé i mo sheasamh ar an mbóthar nó ar na cosáin liath,
Cloisim é i gcroílár an domhain mhóir."
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