Cecil Edward "Ed" Moore, Jr.

Cecil Edward “Ed” Moore, Jr. March 4, 1924 – June 21, 2016 Resident of Fremont Cecil Edward “Ed” Moore, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home of 53 years in Fremont, California, surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2016. Ed was born on March 4, 1924, in Port Orchard, Washington, to Cecil and Gladys (Cease) Moore. As a teen, he enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann McKinney, on Veterans Day, November 11, 1955. After living in various states during his military career, Ed settled his family in Fremont in 1963, where he enjoyed the American Dream with family and neighbors. Upon retirement from the Navy, he worked as a police dispatcher for the Oakland and Fremont Police Departments for over 15 years. Ed truly loved his family and their close extended family of neighborhood friends enjoying regular block parties, frequent poker games, bowling and other activities. He was the life of every party with his dry wit and humor which will be greatly missed. A faithful patriot, he could be seen raising and lowering his flag every day. Ed loved to putter and tinker around the house – a handyman who could fix almost anything. So much so, his family joked he needed a helmet to protect him from his many minor injuries. Ed leaves his wife of 60 years, Patricia “Pat”; children Steven E. Moore (Patricia) of Saratoga, Timothy “Tim” L. Moore (Elizabeth) of Fremont, and Kara T. Gutierrez (Anthony) also of Fremont; grandchildren Matt (Kasie), Meagan, Joey, Amy, Stephanie and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Trey and Matty. Also survived by nephew Randy Barrows, and other family and friends who adored him. Ed’s cherished granddaughter Melissa Burris, his sister Shirley Blow and niece Suzanne Bruce predeceased him. The Moore Family thanks everyone who helped care for Ed and support Pat during his final years, especially the caring hospice team from VITAS. A special note of gratitude to Chaplain William and hospice nurse Christina, whose visits Ed dearly anticipated and enjoyed and were with him at his peaceful end. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 26, at 2:00 pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Boulevard, Fremont, California. Inurnment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Dixon, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to VITAS in Ed’s name - http://www.vitas.com/community-connection/donate Fremont Memorial Chapel 510-793-8900

Cecil Edward "Ed" Moore, Jr.

March 4, 1924 - June 21, 2016