William B. Moore Jr., 65, of Victor, passed peacefully on 11/21/ 2021 following a brief illness surrounded by family.
Bill is survived by his wife Barb, of 40 years, his two daughters Katie (Gregg) May and Jessica (Brenden) Griswold, his granddaughter Hadley Griswold, and beloved dog, Rufus. Bill is survived by his sisters Pam (Bill) Mattes, Karen (Chip) Layfield, Debbie (Rob) Osborne, and Sarah (Mike) McKeever. Bill is also survived by brother-in-law Richard (Christine) Sheftic and Paul McShane; Nephews and nieces: Gordon (Mel) Layfield, Erika (Francis) O’Shea, Hannah (Nathan) Cohee, Abigael, Maureen and Killian McShane, Michael McKeever, Andrew (Julia) Mattes, Emily Mattes, Peter (Rebecca) Mattes, Samantha Strouse, Nick Strouse, Matthew (Katie) Sheftic, Alyssa (Russ) Lundy, Dana (Justin) Braunegg, Kara Sheftic. Grand nieces and nephews: Addison Layfield, Margaret and Edith O’Shea, Bode Mattes, Liam Lundy, Christopher and Titus Sheftic. Preceding Bill in death are his parents William and Cordelia Moore, his sister Martha McShane, and niece Lauren Sheftic.
Bill was born in Pontiac, Michigan and spent his childhood in Binghamton, New York before moving to the Rochester area after marrying Barb. Bill enjoyed his career as a civil engineer with Wegman’s Site Development Group. Bill also sat on the Town of Victor’s Planning and Zoning Boards before his retirement. Despite Bill’s diagnosis of a glioblastoma (brain tumor) in 1995, he was able to work for many years and still enjoy his favorite activities. He loved sailing with his family and friends on Canandaigua Lake and meeting up with friends to play golf. He cherished summer vacations in the Outer Banks and some of his fondest memories stemmed from when the whole extended family would pile into a beach house for a week. He shared his love of music by singing in the Perinton Presbyterian Church Choir, and found fellowship in bible study with his friends each week. Knowing no one should journey through a brain tumor diagnosis alone, Bill and his wife along with social worker Barbara Guttman began the Adult Brain Tumor Support Group at the Wilmot Cancer Center for patients and their caregivers. Bill also helped to improve patient care through participation on the Patient Family Advisory Committee at Strong Memorial Hospital. Bill fiercely loved those around him, touching each life he came in contact with in a positive way.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff on the Palliative Care Unit at Strong, his medical team at the Wilmot Cancer Center, the staff of Heather Heights, and his doctors who took such loving care of Bill as well as countless “earth angels”.
Calling hours will be held at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport on Friday, December 10th from 3 to 6 pm. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bill’s life at Perinton Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 11th at 10:30am, with a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bill’s favorite charities: Reel Recovery (fly fishing trips for men fighting cancer) and Adding Candles (funding U of R brain cancer research). Bill’s greatest accomplishment was adding his candle 25 more times after he was diagnosed and was a source of inspiration for so many.
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16 responses to “Moore Jr., William B.”
BILL WAS ONE GREAT FELLOW with a big heart and was loved by everyone who met him . MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL > JOB WELL DONE FAITHFUL SERVANT > MY HEART GOES OUT BARBARA AND THE FAMILIES
Aunt Millie, Thank you for your kind words. I know Bill is at peace now. Love you!
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy!!!
Barb so sorry to to hear about your loss. As I mentioned to you before Bill was such an inspiration to my best friend who also suffered from a glioblastoma. May he rest in peace. Best regards, Scott
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a good man and helped raise his daughters to fine young ladies. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Barb and Family , So sorry to hear about Bill and all that both of you have gone through. Know you are in my Thoughts and Prayers Peace and Love to all of you.
Dear Barb,
I was thinking of flying up for the service but with covid and the uptick, I will spend time on Saturday reflecting on all the good and happy memories of growing up with Bill and the Moore family. Anna and I send our love.
We at Costich Engineering worked w/ Bill for many years on Wegmans Projects . The work went well beyond the normal consultant /client relationship .We were a true team and Bill was a great team leader . We all shared in the peaks and valleys of our work and friendship . We are saying prayers for Barb and family .
So sorry to hear about Bill. Warm thoughts and prayers to Barb and the girls. Bill helped so many people as a “Survivor” helping and giving them hope during their trying times of battling Cancer. Everyone should be extremely proud of what he did for others. He will be missed by many but I’m sure god has a plan.
I am so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I still have wonderful memories of Bill at our Roscoe Retreat back in 2008, and of all my interactions with him after that. I am very sorry for your loss, and so appreciate the recognition of Reel Recovery as a beneficiary of memorial gifts. Bill was always looking to help us, and it means a great deal to me and the organization. Be Well! Fish On! Stan
Dear Barb, Pam, Karen, Debbie, Sarah and families,
Words cannot express the unimaginable loss of Bill. I haven’t seen him in a long time but remember him fondly as bright, smiling and sweet man. I always wondered how he made it through with the house full of sisters! I had it much easier with a house full of brothers. I know you are a close family and have a deep faith. May your faith and warm memories guide you through this challenging time.
We will always be neighbors!
Love,
Patty, Charlie, Mary, Mikey, Stevie, Billy, Timmy, Tommy and Bobby Keane
Dear Barb and family. Im so sad to read of this. Many memories of growing up and always knowing how nice a person Bill was. Our reunion at the Klinger’s was magical and we are all glad to have that memory.
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and friends during this difficult time.
Katie and Barb~
My thoughts are with you. <3 I know how much you loved your dad and husband. xo
To Barb, Katie, Jess, and the entire Moore/May/Griswold families – We are so sorry that we are unable to attend the service for Bill, but you’ll all be in our hearts today as we remember him and your entire family. You have shown courage and grace throughout Bill’s last many years. We hope that Bill and all of you are now at peace. With love, Meredith & Jim
Bill reached out to my wife after her diagnosis of glioblastoma. His call as a long time survivor provided a ray of hope during a very dark time. I am forever thankful for this gesture of support provided by Bill and Barb.