John "Jack" Moore

Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary, and their six children, John Moore (Socorro), Emmy Moore Minister (Larry), Ann Jorgensen (Norm), Patricia Hartmann (Dean), Maureen DeMott (Win), Kevin Moore (Julee), and his grandchildren Yvonne, Kelli, Gina, Lydarose, Veronica, Annelise, John IV, Brendan, Scarlett, Delaney, and great-grandchildren Noah, Caleb and Zane. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Winnie Moore, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins, here and in Ireland.

He is preceded in death by his infant sister Nora, brother Nicholas (Rose) Moore, sister Helen (Joe) Stenger, sister Kitty Heinrich (Charles), brother Jerry Moore, niece Diane, nephew John and great-nephew Matthew. He is also predeceased by grandson John III and great-granddaughter Eveleigh.

Jack graduated from St Anthony's Grammar School (Oakland), St Joseph's High School (Alameda). He proudly served as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps (1943-46) with active duty in Saipan and Iwo Jima. He, and his wife, Mary, moved from Oakland to the Mission City of Santa Clara in 1953, where they raised their six children and have resided ever since.

Jack was a brick mason for more than 40 years, and often described himself as an artist of the burnt clay. His meticulous brickwork can still be found in prominent structures throughout the Bay Area. He was a founding member of St. Justin’s Parish Stablemates, a member of the YMI, SIRS, VFW, Knights of Columbus, and St. Joseph-Notre Dame Hall of Fame.

He was formally recognized for his service to his Country by the City of Santa Clara, Mission College Valor Center, Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation, and named “Veteran of the Year” by the California Legislative Assembly (District 25).

Jack lived a kind and grateful life. He loved God, Country, his Family and his many Friends. The Moore Family is especially grateful to his niece, Dr. Susan Frayne, the medical staff at Kaiser Santa Clara, VA-Palo Alto, and the compassionate caregivers at Caring Hearts in San Jose.

Visitation will be held Tues. Jan. 8 from 4-7pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 No. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, 95050. A Mass in Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held Weds. Jan. 9 at 11:00am, at St. Justin’s Church, 2655 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA, 95051, followed by a burial service attended by the family at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. The family kindly asks, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: The Carmelite Monastery, 1000 Lincoln Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, or to a charity of your choice.