Edward "Joe" Moore, Jr. - Obituary

dward Cecil Moore, Jr. was born May 11, 1944, in Georgetown, Kent County, Maryland to the late Edward C. and Freda Perry Moore. Almighty God in his infinite wisdom, quietly called Edward home to rest from his labor on October 13, 2024. Edward Moore, known as “Joe”, grew up in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC where his parents settled with he and his siblings. He was the second of six children. Joe was an active person from childhood through his high school years. Being active is who he was, and that energy remained with him throughout his life. He attended Stuart Elementary School in Alexandria, VA, Garnet Patterson Junior High School and graduated from McKinley Tech High School. Joe kept busy throughout his high school years with such activities as JROTC Cadet, basketball and roller skating (like a pro) at the infamous Kalorama Road Skating Rink and was overall a popular student. After high school, Joe went straight into the work force, employed by the Hecht Company, Safeway, Trinity College and Providence Hospital. As a young man, he worked hard and possessed a good work ethic. Joe married his wife of 61 years, Theresa E. Dyson on February 22, 1963. He was a proud father of three daughters and a son. Joe eventually obtained a job with the federal government at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where he worked his way up to Supervisor of the Postage Stamp Vault and retired after 45 plus years. He was well known, respected and appreciated by his colleagues and staff. He touched many lives and was always there providing a listening ear and/or lending a helping hand. Joe enjoyed listening to various types of music, dancing, grilling, traveling with family or friends and just having a good time experiencing life. A self-proclaimed grill master, the entire neighborhood knew when he was grilling which he did year-round. His infamous ribs, loved by everyone, were dubbed, “often imitated, but NEVER duplicated!” He took great pleasure in entertaining; gathering together no matter the occasion to let the good times roll. He also loved hand dancing. He and Theresa would cut a rug, dancing everybody off the floor, leaving them to watch and admire their dance moves. Joe enjoyed participating in social settings and belonged to a few clubs: THE Motorcycle Club, The Kronecker’s Social Club and the Metropolitan Whist and Pinochle Club. Playing bid whist was his favorite past time. He and his partner, Tim Johnson, was THE team to try and beat at card parties throughout the DMV. They traveled up and down the east coast winning many Bid Whist Tournaments…BOSTON, RISE & FLY…NEXT! He was also a devoted fan of the Redskins (Commanders) Football Team and always rooted for them whenever they were playing. Win or lose, game day or not he was a diehard representing the team by often wearing jerseys. And, if you were a fan of Washington’s arch rival, the Dallas Cowboys, he talked plenty trash and got it in return all in good spirit for the love of the game. In short, Joe was a Stacy Adams, Dobb wearing, “Yak” drinking, old school man who enjoyed life to the fullest and did it his way. His motto was: NO GUTS, NO GLORY!! Joe was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Freda Moore, sisters Edna (Cissie) and Annette, brother Harold and nephew Harold, Jr. (“Little Harold”). He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Theresa, children Terry, Edna, Dawn, Ed (Joe), grandson Tyler, granddaughters Morgan and Madison, sisters Joyce and Robin, nephews Bryan and Brandon, niece Christen, great niece Paityn, great nephew Orion and a host of cousins, relatives and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Edward's Life Celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the start of the service at 12:00 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745.