Obituary: Charles T. ‘Charlie’ Moore II, 78, Of Pawcatuck

Written by Byles MacDougall Funeral Service

PAWCATUCK, CT - Charles T. ‘Charlie’ Moore II, 78, of Pawcatuck, CT passed away Friday November 10, 2017 in Mystic. Charlie was born on April 4, 1939 in Groton, a son to the late William G. and Lillian O’Brien Moore. He was married to his loving wife Irene (Slocum) for 34 years.

The start of his professional golf career began soon after serving in the National Guard and working at Electric Boat. Charlie pursued his passion for the game of golf, and played at the highest level, competing in the British Open as well as numerous tournaments and charity events.

Charlie served as the 17th President of the CT section PGA, and was named Golf Professional of the year in 1991. Charlie was also named Senior Player of the year in 1993 and 1997, and was a two-time winner of the Senior CT PGA Championship in 1991 and 1997, as well as three-time winner of the Senior CT Open Championship in 1990, 1991 and 1993.

As a golf professional, Charlie enjoyed teaching golf at The Farms and Shelter Harbor Golf Clubs, where he was able to impact so many lives. Those fortunate enough to play a round of golf with Charlie will cherish those memories forever.

He will be remembered for his quick sense of humor, contagious smile, phenomenal memory and his devotion to his children and grand-children.

Besides his wife, Charlie is survived by a daughter Vicki Boshka & son-in-law Robert of Monroe, CT, a son Todd M. Moore of Meriden, CT, two step-daughters Elizabeth Walsh of Groton, Teresa Pedro-Matrone and son-in-law Robert of Bristol, RI, two brothers Bernard Moore of Waterford, CT, William Moore of Maine, two sisters Donna Moore of New London, Ruth Bettencourt of Maryland, and 10 grandchildren.

He had also been predeceased by a step-daughter Jennifer Branche, brother James Moore, and his loyal Papillon “Patches”.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15 at the Byles- Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Charlie’s ashes will be spread privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The First Tee of Connecticut, 55 Country Club Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416.

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