Obituary of Gary M. Moore

Gary M. Moore May 29, 2025 Gary M. Moore, 67, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born May 8, 1958 in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Martindale Moore. Gary was a 1976 graduate of Hanover Area High School and he attended Luzerne County Community College. Prior to his retirement, he was formerly employed as a manager at Advanced Auto Parts for majority of his life and parts pro AutoZone. He was also a life-long dedicated NY Jets fan and was sure to let people know that itself took dedication. There wasn’t a movie he didn’t watch along-side of his furbabies who accompanied him in his final moments. Gary’s best friend was his son. He loved watching Corey play football, baseball and was extremely proud of him. He was able to see him graduate college, something he pushed him to do almost from birth. Two weeks prior to his death, Gary was able to watch Corey graduate with is Doctorate in Education, stating “it was the proudest moment of his life.” Gary will be missed by many which include his very close friends from Ashley and Nanticoke PA that had grown up and stayed in contact after all these years. Those friendships meant so very much to Gary, mentioning a few and missing even one would upset him, but the guys all know who they are. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: brothers Ronald Moore, John Moore, nieces Christina Moore and Diane Grayson, great nephews Michael Shyner and Corey Knox III. Gary is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christine, and by his sons, Dr. Corey Moore of Wilkes-Barre and his girlfriend, Sydney Kellar; Bruno Day wife Janelle and children; Michael Day and his daughter, Ashley Peachy and her daughter. He is also survived by brother James Moore and his wife Veloise, David Martindale and wife Diane. Nieces Debra Bricek and the late Bob Bricek, Denise Shyner and husband George, Tracey Swantek and husband Tim, Cathy and husband Larry Reynolds, Valerie Moore Standik and Debbie Citizen and husband Charles, and Tami Moore. Nephews Jimmy Moore and wife Lara, Ronnie Moore and wife Helen, Chris Moore and companion Jill and John Moore and companion ​ Michelle, and Doug Martindale Along with many loved great nieces and great nephews. Gary’s funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30 am from the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Rev. Vincent Dang, Pastor of St. Leo the Great Church in Ashley, will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday from 9 – 10:30 am, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, a Go Fund me https://gofund.me/9a5d9789 was set up to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent by visiting Gary’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.