Andrew
Moore, Jr. age 89, of Bethel, Delaware passed away peacefully at his home on
Thursday, July 22, 2010.Andrew Moore, Jr
Andrew
Moore, Jr. age 89, of Bethel, Delaware passed away peacefully at his home on
Thursday, July 22, 2010.
Andrew was born in Delmar, Maryland on April 11, 1921 to Andrew and Julia
Moore.
He married Mary Hastings in 1941, they were married for 68 years.
Mr. Moore worked at O.A. Newton and Son for over 40 years before retiring and
then raising chickens at his home. He was an avid gardener and loved fishing. He
proudly served his country in the United States Army during WW II and was
awarded the Sliver Star for gallantry in action in the vicinity of Gilsdorf,
Germany.
Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his parents and two bothers and two
sisters. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, three
daughters, Barbara Sylvia and husband Fred of Seaford, Andrea Simone and husband
Anthony of Wilmington and Cindy Lane Moore of Trenton, New Jersey. A son G. Dale
Moore and wife Donna of Marianna, Florida. Three brothers, Carroll Moore of
Georgetown, Jim Moore of Florida and Randall Moore of Washington. Four sisters,
Sarah Foxwell of Harrington, Mary Beauchamp of Greenwood, Joyce Pettit of
Harrington and Elaine Anderson of Georgetown.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home
700 West St. Laurel, DE 19956 on Monday July 26, 2010 at 2:00 pm, where a
viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Art Smith will
officiate. Interment will follow in Bridgeville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Andrew's memory to Delaware
Hospice 100 Patriots Way Milford, Delaware 19963 or Sussex SPCA 22918 DuPont Hwy
Georgetown, DE 29947.
(07/23/10)