John Edward Moore, Jr.

John Edward Moore Jr., perhaps the funniest man in Milford or maybe even CT, suddenly and sadly left us all on July 12, 2024. He was known for his wit, contagious smile and warm personality. All who knew him, loved him.
He was born at St. Raphael’s hospital in New Haven, CT., on December 19, 1955 to John and Anne Rigby Moore. Always thoughtful and sensitive - even as a child, John made sure his arrival was early, being sure to be born in advance of Christmas so his mother could be home with his 3 older sisters.

Growing up in North Branford, CT, John worked from the time he was 11 years old, being called “the shrewd yet very smart one” by his 4 siblings for his talent of doubling his money effortlessly. First, he had a newspaper route and then hired a group of kids to work for him doing it. He also collected golf balls at the driving range and used the money he made to buy an MG sports car, fixed it up and sold it for a much higher amount. He was 13. No surprise - he was great salesman.
In 1975, he married Sandra Troiano and had 2 sons whom he was extremely proud of. He was especially impressed of the men they have grown up to be. Both sons have their own successful companies which they started. Jimmy is married to Monica Ayres, (Hurley, NY), and they have 2 daughters, Nora and Sofie who brought John a great amount of joy. Mike and his wife, Danielle live in Brooklyn, NY.

Throughout life, John possessed a wicked wit and amazing sense of humor,(which he claims he learned from his father) making people laugh till they cried on a regular basis. It never mattered to him whether his audience were school kids or seniors as long as they were listening. He was even known to crack jokes in sign language, never leaving anyone out.
As a kid, he loved riding dirt bikes an motorcycles. He even rode across the country with a friend in his 20’s. While living in Newfane, VT, John was a school bus driver and then a successful manager at C&S Wholesale Food Distributors for 20 years. He had incredible aim, as a pro dart player and avid golfer.

At 46 years old John moved back to CT and met his soon to be soulmate Deb Hadden, after finding her available on Match.com. Pami, Debbie’s younger sister went on the first date when they met at Oyster River. That night poor John was positioned between the two of them at the bar and they grilled him with questions. Two years later they married on September 3, 2004 and spent the next 20 years living on the beach in Milford, Ct.

Deb always describes John as her Knight in Shining Armor, and affectionately referred to him as Studly. Not just because he was cute and handsome but also because his name this way rhymed with Dudly … Dudley Moore. Together Debbie and John traveled, laughed, cried while doing everything together. Deb’s entire family loved John Moore, but Deb knew john might have trouble winning over her father. David Hadden always said anyone with facial hair was hiding something. So, Debbie and Pami shaved off John’s facial hair and then naturally he didn’t resist John’s charm and cooking.

When Deb’s mom, Patsy, moved into their Villa West building on the beach, John helped care for her. He absolutely adored her and cooked for her every night. Being needed by her was one of the great joys of his life.

John was predeceased by his parents and his sister Suzi Moore Baldwin of Guilford, Ct. His sister Cathy Palasciano and brother-in-law John live in Shelburne, Vt., and Robin Rollinger and her husband David live in Cape Coral, Fl. His younger brother Jeff is married to Lori and they live in Brattleboro, VT. He has numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews that he wished he lived closer to, but always thought of them.

Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service and luncheon which will take place at Noon on Tuesday July 23rd. Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel Street Milford, CT.
Donations may be made to the https://aptfoundation.org/donate/

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