Geraldine “Gerry” Moore, 67, of Belford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Feb. 26, 2021, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in the Great Kills section of Staten Island. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart and future husband Tom. They were known everywhere as “Tom and Gerry.”
They moved to Belford in 1979 to raise their family. Gerry worked as a biology special education teacher for 25 years for Middletown High School North. She had many passions, especially cross-stitching Christmas ornaments to give to everyone. She lived by the words, “It is better to give than receive.” She was an avid reader, loved the NY Yankees and loved going on cruises. She loved teaching and her students. Gerry adored her family and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Family was most important.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Tom; sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy Moore, and Steven and Noreen Moore; daughter Allyson Moore; grandchildren, Luke and Keegan Moore; mother, Mickey Haggerty; siblings, Joan, Barbara, John, Tom, Susan, Nancy, Robert and Matthew; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends, colleagues and students.
Gerry was preceded in death by her father, John Haggerty, and her sister, Marilyn.
Visitation was held March 4 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy was offered March 5 at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Hillsborough. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Geraldine’s name to Middletown Helps Its Own at middletownhelpsitsown.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
From her ever-loving husband: Until we meet again, you are “Still The One” – Then…Now…Always.
The article originally appeared in the March 11 – 17, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
