Thomas Owen Moore

Thomas Owen (“Tom”) Moore passed away on the 28 August 2024 at the family home in Scranton. He died surrounded by loved ones, fifty-nine years to the day after marrying the love of his life, the former Elizabeth (“Peggy”) Egli.

Tom was born in 1943 in New Orleans, LA., the third child of Lt. Col. Julius B. Bruce (U.S. Army) and Germaine (nee Sarrat) Moore both of New Orleans. His first job was modeling for the Motion Picture Advertising Co., a prelude to his life spent as a role model for meeting life’s challenges with determination, intelligence and a comforting sense of humor. 

Following the patriotic path set by his father, brother and uncle, Tom served honorably in the U.S. Army in the famed 101st Airborne Division. He subsequently joined the Army Security Agency (ASA), then worked in the National Security Agency (NSA) during the Cuban Missile Crisis interpreting Morse code. His life-long devotion to education took him from St. Stanislas, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Louisiana State University, to FTI in North Carolina, to the University of Scranton, and many schools in between. 

One of his early working positions was supporting NASA’s Gemini and Mercury projects which sent the first manned space flights into orbit. Later, his experience and NSA training led him to an MIT site on the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. In the early 70’s, Tom used his radio communication skills to service international RCA warhead radar detectors.

He continued his technological trailblazing into the early 80’s and founded KEMOR, the first Apple store in the Scranton area with Jim and Mary Ann Keenan.

From his early years, traveling from military base to base with his parents, Tom traveled from one end of the world to another, spending years living abroad in places like Spain, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Tom loved dancing. Growing up in the time of Fats Domino, Louis Prima, and Pete Fountain in his hometown, he was always at a dance somewhere. He was even a featured dancer on an Alaskan version of American Bandstand and earned himself the nickname “Dynamite”. The Jitterbug was always a favorite.

Tom was a person of integrity, morality, and dignity, with a strong sense of responsibility and respect. After retiring as the Technology Coordinator for the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, Tom combined his devotion to family with the pursuit of many long-time interests. He took time to hone skills in various activities from electronics, engineering and construction, to photography and painting, to coaching a wide range of local sports leagues, including the Women’s Tennis Team at Marywood University. 

Tom would have been successful at anything in life. Lucky for us, he chose to be an engaged, accessible and present husband, father, uncle and mensch to many people. 

We love him dearly and will miss him forever and a day.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt and sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Allied Services Home Hospice for the generous, kind and exceptional care they afforded to Tom while he was in their care.

Also surviving are his sister, Lynne Moore, children Dana Ciccotti (Chris), Pamela Haefele (Edward), Jennifer Clark (Frank), Kelly Moore, G. Scott Moore (Tamara) and Kimberly Kirk (Gary); grandchildren Danielle (Jeremy), Alycen, and Ryan Ciccotti, Brandon, Stephanie, and Julia Haefele, Justine and Zachary Moore, Jayden & James Clark, Clara and Evelyn Moore; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother J.B. Moore II and infant sister Pamela Ann Moore.

The family invites all who wish to pay their respects to the Vanston and James Funeral Home, 1401 Ash St., Scranton on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until noon. Funeral services will begin promptly at Noon when a blessing service as well as Military and Masonic honors will be rendered.

In true Tom Moore fashion, he would like to move the spotlight to a group he coached and requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to his Marywood Tennis team.  https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MUTennis

7 Comments

  1. Jacqueline Baum

    Sorry for your loss. Mr Moore did Jennifer Baums wedding Pic s. Very nice man

  2. Susan G McDermott

    It is with a heavy heart that I send condolences to the entire family of Tom Moore. So many fond memories of my time playing softball come to mind when I think of Tom. He was a man who touched and changed so many lives in all his adventures. Tom treated everyone as if they were a member of his family and he will be fondly remembered for all the good he did for many.

  3. Cindy and Angelo Panzarella & Sons.

    Sending condolences to the Moore Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ????????❤️????????

  4. Judy Kasaczon

    My sincere condolences to Mrs. Moore and the family. I recall the fond memories of Tom and his wife coaching me in the East Scranton Miss-E league and then the Senior Girls league. What a great coach as his Miss-E league All-Star team won the City Championship! Tom always had a smile on his face and was a fun and positive person!

  5. Rosemary Earley

    To Kelly and her dear family,
    Tom was one of the kindest men I ever met. He was delightful to work with. Kelly and her dear Dad were a treasured part of Molly and Dan’s special day.
    So very sorry for loss,
    Rosemary Earley

  6. Sue Mcgorry

    Dana, thinking about you and your family… your dad always had a marvelous sense of humor and could make us all smile ! May your memories provide great comfort and joy.. He loved you all so much and he would love for you to celebrate his life!
    Love hugs and sympathy
    Suz (Yacapsin) McGorry and family

  7. Leslie Mouton

    Uncle Tommy was only a teenager when I was born on his birthday in 1960. This was a special blessing for me. He was always warm and loving to each of his nieces and nephews and everyone in our big, entertaining family. Dancing, music, and performing were hallmarks of family gatherings. He and Aunt Peggy and their children made all our lives richer and more blessed. My heart is heavy with his loss, but his laugh and life lessons will live on through us all.

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