Obituary - Captain Robert A. Moore

Captain Robert A. Moore - March 16, 1948 - August 15, 2015 Resident of St. George, Staten Island and Winter Springs, FL. Born in Brooklyn, NY. Grew up in North Merrick, NY. Calhoun HS Class of 1965. Long Time (35 years) Resident of Smithtown (Hauppauge), NY. Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family

Devoted husband to his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Cheryl; proud and beloved father of Kerry (Moore-Kelly), Thomas and their spouses Paul and Debbie; cherished brother to Bella (Jerome) Sadowski; Betty (Ray) Clark; Frank (Patty) Moore; forever loving Poppy to his 3 granddaughters (‘beauties’) Anna, Alexa & Vanessa; and loving son to his parents Frank and Guillermina Moore who welcomed him through heaven’s gate with open arms.

Captain Moore worked within the Port of NY/NJ for 48 years.  He was well-respected by his peers for his talent, skills and knowledge in piloting ships and appreciated by all for his wit and wisdom.  Captain Moore was described as a beloved, legendary presence within the working waterfront community.  He was regarded as an unparalleled shiphandler and an absolute gentleman by his coworkers and by ship captains calling on the Port of New York/New Jersey from around the world.  He was also a true New Yorker who loved the city, and whose knowledge of its harbor and history was likely unmatched. When informed of Captain Moore’s passing, his employer McAllister Towing Company lowered its vessels’ flags to half staff in his honor; his colleagues were deeply saddened when informed of his passing.

When Captain Moore wasn’t moving some of the world’s largest vessels within the Port of NY/NJ, he enjoyed life’s simple pleasures such as an early morning walk at Sunken Meadow park with his love Cheryl; a delicious meal and a glass of wine (or two) at his favorite restaurant with family and friends; spirited conversations about politics, history and topics his knowledge of which never failed to amaze; riding his ‘Indian’ motorcycle along Ocean Parkway; or watching one of his favorite movies like ‘On the Waterfront’.  Captain Moore’s most treasured way to spend his free time was with his beloved granddaughters. He was their adored ‘Poppy’ and time spent playing make-believe together and chatting about life was always the best part of their days.  On the day of his passing, Captain Moore was to have set sail with his beauties on a Disney cruise; but, instead he set sail on his own.

His loss is a profound one to all that knew him and loved him. We love you Poppy, forever and more. Please join us for Captain Moore’s memorial on Wednesday, September 16^th from 4pm – 8pm. St. James Funeral Home 829 Middle Country Road (Route 25), St. James, NY 11780 -

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a foundation close to Captain Moore’s heart: St. Baldrick’s Foundation (www.stbaldricks.org) or Ronald McDonald House (www.rmh-newyork.org).