Obituary: Charles L. ‘Chucky’ Moore, 71; Formerly Of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From West Haven Funeral Home): Charles L. “Chucky” Moore, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of West Haven, passed away suddenly escaping his nagging daughters on May 5, 2023. He was the loving and adoring husband of the late Emma Centore Moore.

Charles was born in New Haven, son of the late Charles W. and Clara Lockwood Moore. Chucky is survived by his daughters, Louisa Mia Moore-Edwards of New Haven, Clara Louise Miller, Cora Charlette Moore, both of Galveston, Texas, and Tanqueray Concetta Moore of Hamden; his cherished grandchildren, Chiara Moore, Ivyan Miller, Emma Moore, Anthony Miller, Hannah Harper, Devin Miller, Charles Moore, Kenneth Harper II, London Edwards, Carter Moore, King Edwards, and Bella Cruz; his great-grandson Gianni Edward; and his siblings, Kathleen Moore Rosello of Florida and George Moore of Ohio. He was predeceased by his sisters Corrine Moore and Louise Moore of West Haven.

Chucky lived his entire life and was a proud member of the oldest recognized African American family in West Haven. He established his masonry career of 23 years for the City of West Haven before retiring to Port Charlotte, Florida in 2012.

Chucky leaves behind a heck of a lot of stuff for his daughters, who honestly have no idea what to do with it. So If anyone is looking for 2 extremely large TVs from the early ‘00s, a large collection of DVDs, a surfboard (he had 4 spinal surgeries ”WTH”), a (slightly used) toaster oven, or 100’s of tools that we aren’t sure what they’re used for. We simply ask for those interested to please wait the appropriate amount of time to allow his daughters to grieve….. Tomorrow will be fine.

Looking back, Chucky loved to experience life to the fullest. You could find him riding his Harleys, painting, always listening to music, watching movies, or traveling. But even with all that excitement, it's clear there was nothing more valuable than his family. Though they certainly got on his nerves, I'm sure he would love nothing more than for us to come together one more time in his honor.

The Moore family invites loved ones to join together for a Memorial Service and A Celebration of Life. Memorial Services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church 100 Lawrence St., New Haven, Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. Immediately following the service, A Celebration of Life will be held at 238 Park St., West Haven. West Haven Funeral Home at the Green has been entrusted with arrangements.

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