D.J. Moore

D.J. Joseph Moore VIRGINIA BEACH - D.J. Joseph "Joe" Moore was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on June 19, 1934, and passed away Oct. 10, 2009 in Virginia Beach. He was raised in Detroit where he graduated from Detroit University and Wayne State University, earning his B.A. in philosophy and M.A. in health administration, respectively. He moved to the Kempsville area in 1969 and served as the director of Tidewater Regional Health Planning Council. He happily resided in Pungo/Backbay for the past 18 years with his soulmate, companion, and forever friend, Marilyn McDonald. He is survived by the mother of his children, Maureen Moore of Virginia Beach, and his four children, Captain Chris Moore of Silver Spring, Md., Dr. Patrick Moore, M.D. of Temecula, Calif., Kathleen Bonner of Fredericksburg, Va., and Megan Moore of Virginia Beach. Mr. Moore was also the proud grandpa to seven grandchildren, Nolan, Caitlin, Megan Anne, Aidan, Amanda, Keara Kai, and Julian. We love you Dad, Banjo Joe, Grandpa and remember, "...you will always be my sunshine"! A celebration of life service will be held at his home in the Pungo/Backbay area Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m. For more information on the service, please contact Altmeyer Funeral Home, 757-422-4000. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com.