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DONNY MOORE MEMORIAL PAGE

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10/06/03 15:04:59 GMT

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Donald P. Moore Jr., 42, of Dunmore, died Saturday at Moses Taylor Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Born in Dunmore, son of Donald P. Sr. and Elaine "Cookie" Parola Moore, he was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dunmore, and its Holy Name Society. A 1979 graduate of Dunmore High School, he earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Scranton in 1984. He was employed by Diamond Glass Co. and previously worked for Sprague and Henwood, Scranton. He was actively involved with the Dunmore Oilers Junior Football program for the past 25 years, currently serving as head coach of the "B" team. He served as a coach in the Dunmore Little League for 20 years, winning a number of league championships. He was also a member and coach at the Greater Scranton YMCA and a past president of Dunmore's Schautz Teener League. A loving and devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, he gave selflessly of his time and energy to the young people of Dunmore. He enjoyed his coaching experiences, passing on to his athletes his sense of fairness and knowledge of the sports he loved, and was an avid fan of Dunmore High School sports teams, Penn State and the Dallas Cowboys. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends and the many lives he touched through his involvement in Dunmore youth sports programs. Also surviving are a sister, Susan Moore, Otisville, N.Y.; aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be Wednesday from the Thomas J. Golden Funeral Home, 2004 Delaware Ave., Dunmore, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith Street, Dunmore. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donny Moore Jr. Memorial Award, c/o Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, West Drinker and Blakely streets, Dunmore, 18512.

10/09/03 02:41:24 GMT

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Donny won’t step on another athletic field anymore, his home away from home. A place where he seemed to be most comfortable. He won’t teach children what he has learned in his 42 years of living, his many years of playing and being around athletes. I think he would be surprised if he saw so many people are mourning him. Don was, after all, a quiet man, a teacher of sports to children, a volunteer, and a gentleman. It wouldn’t occur to him that he was so loved, that he would be missed so much. Yet the very fact that so many have come together to celebrate his life today says much more about him, and his kindness, than mere words. Don, you see, never advertised the fact that he helped so many people in so many different ways. He never talked about his numerous acts of kindness. Yet I believe that almost everyone has been at the receiving end of that kindness in some way. Don was a great teacher, his way was firm but gentle, a way all children respond well to. Donny knew, really knew, how to treat and teach children, whether it be baseball, football, or any other sport. Don knew how kids would respond to his style of coaching. He loved the youth of Dunmore and they loved him back. This shy man had no trouble at all in conversing with all ages. Children, you see, are the best judge of character. They mightn’t be able to put names on words like decency and honor but they knew that Donny was a good man. Today many people mourn him. His family will, of course, miss him the most of all. I hope though that they will take comfort in the fact that so many others will miss him too for many different reasons. His family members knew he was well respected but it is gratifying to see how many others will genuinely miss Donny. I will miss him. I will turn on the field to find him and he will not be there. It will take a while to get use to, if ever. It was a privilege to be his assistant coach, his colleague, his friend. Donny will be coaching on a new type of field from now on, one where he will certainly have much success. God speed Donny…..Sincerely, your friend, Charlie.

10/08/03 12:38:29 GMT

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Lakeland Jr. Chiefs send its condolences to the family of Donnie Moore and the Dunmore Oilers for their great loss. Dedication and putting the children first and foremost is a lesson all of us should try to follow. God Bless his family and God Bless his teams.

10/06/03 05:28:36 GMT

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I would like to extend my deepest symphony to the family, friends and Dunmore organization for the loss of a great man B team coach Donny Moore. Donnie was a great man who will be missed by many. Donnie was a man who always put the chidren first. And that is why he was always a class act when you played Dunmore B Team.

10/06/03 04:34:51 GMT

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The ACC has lost another great man with the passing of Coach Moore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dunmore Oilers during this sad time.

10/06/03 03:29:15 GMT

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George and all the other organization who have expressed their condolences, Dunmore Midget Football would like to thank everyone for their concern and sincere expressions of grief towards Donny, we really appreciate it, also, thank-you to the Valley View Cougars on their kind words before the "B" game today, it was very classy and heartfelt, it meant alot. Competition is a great thing, but nothing beats real life situations that bring out the best in people.

10/06/03 01:59:35 GMT

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Congratulations to the Dunmore Oilers today on 3 very well played games. More importantly, I want to express our condolences on the passing of coach Donny Moore. Circumstances like these make everyone take a step back and reflect on what is truly important in life. If we can all look back at what we have contributed to the lives of others, and in our own hearts, realize that we have made a difference, it was a worthwhile life. I know that everything that has been told to me by the Dunmore faithful about Donny indicates that he has truly made a difference in the lives of many kids, parents, and members of their organization. The ACC is a better place having had the pleasure of Donny's efforts. Thank you and you will be missed by all.

10/05/03 13:57:03 GMT

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North pocono would like to send its condolences for the family of Donny and the Dunmore organization.Donny was a class act on and off the field.He will be greatly missed by all. sincerely yours N.P. Junior Football

10/05/03 05:42:25 GMT

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Wayne Highland Stingers would like to extend our deepest symphony to the family, friends and Dunmore organization for the loss of Donny Moore. He was a class act coach, who always looked out for the kids. He will be greatly missed by all.

10/05/03 03:04:54 GMT

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Donnie was a great man who will be greatly missed, Donnie showed nothing but class on and off the field. The Olyphant Lions would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, organization and players.

10/05/03 02:25:18 GMT

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Would like to let everyone know that Dunmore lost a great man today, Donnie Moore passed away in his sleep. Donnie, the B team head coach, has been a member of Dunmore Midget Football for over 20 yrs. Donnie is a true example of what dedication and love is all about, Donnie never had children of his own, correction he had 30 to 40 kids every year who loved and respected him, he will truly be missed for what is right in childrens athletics, never having a bad word for any child or any person, the best thing we can say about Donnie is he was our "good friend", a great man, and he loved those kids, he will be missed by all who love and admire him. Donnie thanks for the great memories.