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James Moore Obituary

Moore, Professor James A. EAST GREENBUSH Professor James A. Moore died Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Albany Medical Center. He was 78. James was born in Brooklyn, and received his Ph.D. at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He continued his post-doctoral studies in Mainz, Germany and Ann Arbor, Mich. James was an internationally respected scientist with a distinguished career in polymer organic chemistry. He was a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1969-2014, and a professor emeritus from 2014 through 2017. James' career highlights include 110 research papers published in peer reviewed journals, six books, three review articles and a hundred and one research abstracts. James also received thirteen patents for a variety of innovations throughout his career. James touched the lives of thousands of students, both undergraduate and graduate, and was a respected mentor to many junior faculty members. In 2011, James was elected a fellow of the American Chemistry Society. Beyond his esteemed professional career, James was an avid gardener, voracious reader, and a lover of crossword puzzles. He was also passionate about hunting and fishing, and relished the company of good friends and family. James is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lotte Moore; his daughter, Martina Jones (Steve); his son, Christopher Moore (Faiza); and his two grandchildren, Steffanie and Nicholas Jones. Per his wishes, the family will be holding a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to James Moore Memorial gift fund, c/o Ursula Versala, Institute Advancement, Chasan Bldg., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 12180, or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane Latham, NY, 12110.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 7, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for James Moore

9 Entries

Harold Edelstein

May 15, 2018

We were classmates at Brooklyn Polytech and enjoyed each others company during those hectic days. We reconnected when Jim called me from R.P.I. and asked me to write a recommendation for him for tenure. We communicated after that and always had happy and friendly remarks over phone and later, email My last email was undelivered and I realized on Google search that his illness probably had done him in. Rest in Peace old friend.

Steve Eilenberg (Chem, 72)

February 6, 2018

Jim was one of the most influential people in my life. He taught both me and my son at RPI.
I learned much from him both inside and outside the classroom. I will always remember his intelligence,value of hard work, and sense of humor. He was also a pretty fair handball player. Rest in peace Jim.

February 3, 2018

Jim was an awesome mentor, co-instructor, and friend while I was at RPI. I probably use something I learned from him every day. May he rest in peace. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed - Mark Palmer

Peter Hildenbrand

January 14, 2018

Professor Moore was a brilliant researcher, gifted teacher and my friend. "Moore Organic Chemistry" was the emotional and intellectual introduction to a professional lifetime of rigorous class work and challenging careers. Well done Jim, you succeeded in changing the world. May you rest in peace!

Pete Hildenbrand, MD (Chem, '73)

January 12, 2018

Paola and Giorgio Montaudo, condolescens.

Ken and Diane Hazzard

January 11, 2018

Dear Lottie and family, our condolences on the passing of Jim. Many years ago when Chris was in baseball is when our families met when our Tony and Cris played baseball together. Jim was such a caring husband and father and loved by many. RIP Jim.

Fred Wudl

January 11, 2018

At the very end of 2017 the chemical community and the polymer science community lost one of its finest members. We will miss Jim's very warm personality and his great sense of humor. I always looked forward to seeing Jim at an ACS meeting or a polymer Gordon Conference and to getting one of his very funny jokes through email. I already miss him. With this note I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Lotte and the family.

Michael Landi

January 9, 2018

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I knew Jim from the Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club. I enjoyed talking with his and participating in Club meetings with him. Jim was always brilliant but also approachable and easy to talk to. God Rest Jim! You are missed.

Nancy Rosekrans

January 7, 2018

I'm sorry to hear of Jim's passing. When I moved I left a lot of friends at the Castleton Fish and Game. God bless you all as you go through this hard time.

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