Obituary of Leslie L. Moore

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Leslie L. Moore “Les”, of the Town of Oppenheim, passed away at age 83 on Sunday July 9, 2017 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville and was constantly supported with his family love.

He was born May 14, 1934 in Oxford, NY a son of the late George Earl and Margaret (Lawton) Moore. He was a graduate of New Berlin Central School ‘Class of 1952.’ From 1952 until 1956 Les honorably served our country with The United States Navy, Korean Conflict, stationed in Newfoundland as well as at one time in Cuba. He was united in marriage with Charlene A. Squires on November 14, 1964 in Oxford, NY. From 1963 until 1967 Les was a Police Officer, having served the community of the City of Norwich. He was employed with New York State Electric and Gas serving Norwich, Oneonta, and Waterville, having retired in 1994. He was a member of the Suffolk, Virginia Moose Lodge.

His greatest love of all was spending time with his family and he is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Charlene, his sons, Kevin Moore, Sr. and his wife Malinda of Gloversville, and Jeremy Moore and his wife Laura of Mohawk, and his daughter Erin Moore (Mike MacDougall) of Broadalbin, NY, his grandchildren as to who affectionately referred to him as ‘Poppy,’ Kevin Moore, Jr., Katerina Moore, Dale Moore, Christopher Vadney, Autumn Cady, Serena Cady, Amber Lopata, Joseph Lopata, Jacqueline Traudt, and Destiny Gordon; two great-grandchildren, Kallin Wardwell, and Kingston Smith; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and he was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Claude, Harold and Herman Moore.

Donations may be considered to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204-1361. www.alz.org. A very special thank you is extended to the Palatine Nursing Home for their exceptional care. His arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street in St. Johnsville, NY. Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea (518) 568-2300. Online condolences may be extended by visiting www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.

Services are set for Sunday July 16, 2017 and the family has established the following arrangements: The family will be present at Calling Hours at the Enea Family Funeral Home at 9 Center Street in St. Johnsville on Sunday from 3 until 5 PM. At 4PM we will invite Pastor James Moore to offer prayer and reflection as a Celebration of the Life of Les. It is so important to us and ever so comforting to mention that Pastor James is the nephew of Les. We look forward to sharing the memories. He is the Pastor of North Pharsalia Bible Church which is located on Route 23 in South Plymouth, NY. At the conclusion of the afternoon (5PM), we will honor the military service of Les with a very special full military ceremony which will take place on the outside front grounds of the funeral home inclusive to flag presentation and salute.

Throughout our time of grieving, we will continuously and constantly have in our minds and thoughts and prayers our beloved grandson, Christopher Vadney who is currently serving our country overseas. We thank you and admire your courage and strength.