More detail on this person: Leo Michael Moore,
beloved in the memory of the Moore family, passed
away in the early morning hours of January 2,
2016.
He is survived by his loving wife, Denise Moore; a
combined family including Matthew Moore and wife
Erica, Dennis Moore and wife Yvonne, Bryce Hill
and husband Fred, and Jessica Eldridge and
husband Alex; grandchildren, Sydney, Nathaniel,
Madeleine, and Ethan; siblings Eileen MacArthur,
David Moore, Joan Varney, Dennis Moore, Mary
Hardy, and Rita Haag; many nieces, nephews, and
cousins; and former wife, Louise Adams, mother of
Matthew and Dennis.
A U.S. Army veteran, he piloted Chinook
helicopters in support of combat operations in
Vietnam in 1968. He received his bachelor of
science degree in engineering from Virginia Tech
and enjoyed a successful career as an
entrepreneur, inventor, and partner in Industrial
Machine Manufacturing Company in Richmond.
One of Mr. Moore's inventions led to the creation
of a new business venture in 2015. He and a
partner started Tube Tape, a manufacturing
company that produces a specialty tape for the
collision repair industry.
Mr. Moore was a generous man, often devoting time
and assets to philanthropic projects to benefit
local schools. He enjoyed sharing with his wife
and family his love of sailing. His boat, "Mr.
Wizard," was recognized by fellow sailors all
around the Chesapeake Bay, especially for the
American flag he flew from the mast in an enduring
expression of patriotism after the September 11,
2001 attacks.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. Friday, January 8, at the West Chapel of
Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St.,
Richmond, where funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 9. Interment with
military honors will follow at Dale Memorial Park
where he will be buried next to his late wife,
Martha.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Burial information: Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA
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