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February 15, 2025
Services
A wake will be held on Tuesday, February 18, from 3-7 PM at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A memorial service to celebrate Stew's life will be held Wednesday, February 19, at 10am at Vander May Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Interment will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, 15 Kakeout Rd, Butler following the service.
James Stewart Moore
January 10, 1936 – February 15, 2025
James Stewart "Stew" Moore, 89, of Packanack Lake, Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at Chilton Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Born on January 10, 1936, in Lawrence, Kansas, he was the son of George W. Moore and Sylvia (Stewart) Moore. He moved with his family to Packanack Lake in 1953, where he built a life and resided until his passing.
Stew graduated from the University of Maryland in 1959 and went on to have a successful career as a packaging salesman. A longtime resident of Packanack Lake, he was a dedicated member of the Packanack Golf Club, where he enjoyed countless rounds of golf including a hole in one and built lasting friendships. He also cherished the time he spent in Freeport, Bahamas, a place that brought him much joy and relaxation.
James was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Bolster) Moore, his devoted wife of 65 years. In addition to his wife Mary Lou, he is survived by his sister, Pamela (Moore) Grogan; his children, James S. Moore, Jr. and his wife Cathy; Port Moore and his wife Margery; and Kate Moore. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicholas, Jack, and Jonathan. He was predeceased by his sister, Anita (Moore) Sullivan.
James was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his warmth, quick wit, love of golf, and his deep commitment to family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, February 18, from 3-7 PM at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A memorial service to celebrate Stew's life will be held Wednesday, February 19, at 10am at Vander May Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Interment will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, 15 Kakeout Rd, Butler following the service.
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