Maurice Antonio Moore's Obituary
Maurice Antonio Moore was born January 11, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan to Shirley Jean Moore who (proceeded him in death) and Henry (Hank) Harris. Maurice was affectionately known as Tony or Moe to his family and Moeski or Moeskilove to the rest of the world. Tony attended Detroit Public School system and graduated from Northern Senior High school in 1984. Tony had a competitive spirit and was a member of the Northern Eskies championship swim team, winning countless trophies and awards. Tony was a loving husband, doting father and grandfather, and caring friend. Maurice met the love of his life during their teenage years. From the moment they met, Jackie knew they would be partners for life. Not many people are fortunate enough to meet their soulmate. Maurice and Jackie were blessed to have a beautiful and colorful 28+ years of love and life journeys. Tony accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at New Life Church under the pastoral leadership of his aunt Rev. Regina Johnson. Tony/Moe as we affectionately called him was family-orientated and took pleasure in spending quality time with his children and grandchildren. Moeski was the Head Chef at the Stardust Lounge in Inkster, Michigan where everyone was family. Tony had a passion for cooking and one of his favorite specialties was steak, shrimp and grits, which was enjoyed by many. He also had a passion for video games, playing chess, and shooting pool. Tony loved to laugh and if you knew him you knew that he was a natural jokester. He had a great fashion sense and enjoyed shopping. There were many facets to him; surprisingly, he was also a cat and bird lover. Tony was a talented artist who loved life.... although he had a quiet side and was content with being by himself, others would say he was the life of any party and you couldn’t wait to see what he was going to say or do next. Tony was music buff and especially enjoyed old school music. Maurice had an infectious smile and a contagious laugh. He had a beautiful personality and a positive aura. His ideologies were respected by family and friends and he was routinely sought after for advice, always offering wise and witty words of wisdom and encouragement. Rather you embraced him as Maurice/Moe/Tony/Moeski/Moeskilove , you were blessed to have known him. He had an unselfish spirit and gave from his heart never expecting anything in return. You may have often heard him say he had “The Peter Pan Syndrome” that he would “never grow old”, because his spirit was so youthful, vibrant, carefree and jubilant. He was a man of leisure that enjoyed life and loved to travel. His outlook is one we should all adopt in life. Life is to short, don’t sweat the small stuff, and enjoy it with love and laughter! He leaves his cherished memories with his loving wife; Jacqueline and his seven children; Christopher Close, Mona’e Moore, Monaca Moore, Deneko Childs, Monetta Moore, Maurice Antonio Moore, Jr., and Malone Mocioni Moore, his seven grandchildren, his father; Henry (Hank) Harris (Gloria), his mother law; Waver Close, his four sisters, two brothers, five aunts, two uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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