Birth date: Oct 29, 1952 Death date: Jun 14, 2024
Patrick John Moore, 71, passed away in hospice at the home of his sister Kate Fallon in Lewes, Delaware, in the early morning of June 14, 2024. Paddy, as he was known to all, was lovingly surrounded by family in his final days. He Read Obituary
Happy Birthday Paddy!
I miss you.
Patrick and myself were friends were friends since grammar school. Whenever we were among other friends, he was the center of gravity for fun. He always took the fun in an unexpected direction, which is why he was so hard to resist. He loved and was always proud of his family's accomplishments (both siblings and children) - and for good reason. We were Alter Boys together, and sometimes loved tasting some of the priest wine before mass. We spent countless hours at Rhinelander (a neighborhood oasis) - where we played wiffle ball, basketball, soccer, handball ... and many board games, knock hockey, checkers, chess, etc. We all loved this time of our lives. I delivered Sunday NY Times papers with him from local candy store, and then played poker with him and store manager whenever we got paid. We aklos used this time to take advantage of store's ice cream and malted maker machine. Starting with making the Rice HS cross-country track team - he loved to run - and he was a very good runner. I remember attending his graduation from Army Basic Training (with his father and mother), and also picking him up at the airport when he broke his leg at 82nd Airborne jump school. He loved the freedom of parachuting. He once drove 250 miles with me to my college in Geveva, NY and went with me on Spring Break to FT Lauderdale, Fla - "to have more serious fun". And he visited me in Oklahoma City when I was a Lieutenant in USAF. Our lives started taking new directions as we married and traveled throughout the country.
In parting, you were a very good friend here on earth and I pray that our God takes your soul to heaven, and that one day I can join you having "the most serious fun ever".
John Boyle
Paddy and me went through grammar school together I sat in front of him for years because we were sat alphabetically we were good friends and competitive in many different sports we had our arguments but always cared for each other I know you are in heaven and may you rest in peace old friend
Pat with Raul Ibanez at the KOP Home Depot.
First met Paddy in November 19, 1973, being appointed as Probationary Patrolman to NYPD. Our company was 73-76. I learned he had military experience even thou he was the youngest member of our company . I was a Transit Patrolman & we hit it off because we had a cast of rookie crazy characters in our company . Luckily, another rookie with military experience became our company commander. At our graduation ceremony I met his Mom & Dad. Never know he was a city kid & he learned I was a proud kid raised in Brooklyn, but moved to Staten Island . As customary you loss contact after receiving our first commands. Many years later we became FB friends & caught up . We discussed our rookie years & I never knew he had children . Paddy was truly the quiet man like John Wayne and he thought I was a true German because of my surname. We discussed my mom’s side & (Donnelly) & county Cork, which I never visited. He was a good friend to me over the years with my heath issues (immune) replaced hip and getting on with age. When I read his Final Countdown I knew he had it under control and would handle his final fight with positive thoughts. I’m relieved to learn he was with family and went to meet the Lord in his sleep. You will be missed Paddy, but I will never forget you . Until we meet again my fellow brother in blue .
Paddy - Patrick your little cottage of 18 years misses you. It was your safe haven that you hoped would be your sanctuary the rest of your life.
We miss you too and has been very odd that you will not be back swearing and praying at the same time. The walls are thin and our house so close ..ha I made sure you could hear my woes and frustrations too.
I shared these pictures of you on Facebook but I will add them here too because we were somewhat like family. Both pictures are from the same little French restaurant we went to for special occasions. First of Paul's 80th birthday the second his 88th. Paddy always snuck in a second desert.. Around March 15th (Paul's 88th) Paddy couldn't get out the car. His legs/ back were killing him and was starting to get help from the Veteran's Health services and it built up to getting more help at our local hospital. His health started declining and was scared because there were different prognosis. I suppose it was a month ago he knew he was going to die. I won't get all of emotions out of our hearts. His brother came to whisk him away to Kate's , his sister, to receive his family's help and hospice and he didn't look back . But he really will always be part of his cottage.
Sandra and Paul Fierlinger
Sending condolences to your family rest in Peace Paddy. Continued prayers for his children and loving siblings!
Margie and Kate and Kevin
Paddy was an old friend from Yorkville, and someone who always left an impression on you. Loved his family and lived a full life. Quick story of him making an impression. We were in a restaurant (bar) arguing about a movie and he called his father in law, who in turn put Clint Eastwood on the phone with me to settle the argument! RIP my friend
Sorry our meet up in NYC never happened. Never put anything off...
Rest in Peace Paddy ❤️
