1952 – 2015

PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — Philip J. Moore, 63, of Palm Springs, Fla., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Born and raised in Lewiston, he graduated from Lewiston High School in 1970. After high school, Phil attended Thomas College in Waterville.

Phil’s passions were automobiles, motorcycles and racing. Phil was a car salesman at many dealerships in the Lewiston-Auburn area, including his father’s company, Marcel Motors. He loved NASCAR and continued to attend many races in New Hampshire and Florida up until his passing. He loved working on cars, attending car shows, and was very knowledgeable about old classic cars.

He moved to Florida in 1992, where he met his wife Janice, and made it his home. His favorite pastime was motorcycle riding. He was a member of the motorcycle rights group, ABATE of Florida, and enjoyed riding as often as his health would allow. He also was a Sons of The American Legion member.

On his annual trips to Maine, he loved spending time with his family and friends and reminiscing about the good old times spent in Lewiston.

He is survived by his parents, Marcel and Theresa Moore; his wife, Janice Moore; his daughters, Jessica (Moore) Bean (husband, Adam Bean) and Michelle Moore; as well as his step-children, Aaron Howey (wife, Angela Howey) and Christan Vallee (husband, Tom Vallee). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Blake, Margo, and Simon and step-grandchildren Kaitlin, Kaaron, William, Wesley, and Wyatt. He was the beloved brother of Dennis Moore (wife, Christine Rivard Moore), David Moore, France (Moore) Mann, and Theresa (Moore) Pare (husband, Tony Pare). He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.