William "Pat" Moore

Pat Moore, legally William Moore but lovingly known to his family in England and Ireland as Brendan Moore, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 88, just weeks after celebrating his birthday on August 25, 1937.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Pat was a devoted Catholic whose life was defined by faith, adventure, and perseverance. When he was a young lad, his mother sent him to school to learn to be a ship’s cook, a choice that set him on a path to both his lifelong trade, a spirit of exploration, and where he first learned his culinary skills. That decision also launched him into a life on the seas. He served for a time in the British Merchant Marine before joining the famed Cunard Line, working aboard the Aquitania, the Mauretania, and both Queen Elizabeth ships. The Aquitania—on which he completed two world cruises—was his favorite. His voyages took him to nearly every major port in the world, broadening his horizons and shaping his love for people, culture, and travel.

Pat eventually “jumped ship” in New York, where he put in for his papers and began working in a well-known fine restaurant in the city. Before long, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Stationed at West Point, he found one of the great joys of his life. He loved the Academy deeply and spoke of his time there with unshakable pride. During one shore leave, Pat stayed with the Weber family and was immediately embraced as one of their own. What began as a brief visit grew into a lifelong bond.

Following his service, Pat pursued entrepreneurial ventures in the restaurant world, proudly owning and operating The Charles Dickens in Southampton and Pat’s Noyack Steak Pub in Sag Harbor, both on Long Island, New York. His establishments became well-known gathering places, where his skill as a chef was celebrated and his generous personality welcomed everyone like family.

Later, he drove for Colonial, taking pride in being a reliable part of people’s daily lives. He was also a familiar face at VFW post pubs across Long Island, where he enjoyed pints, banter, and building deep friendships that endured. Pat loved Mexican food and frequently ate at a Mexican restaurant near his home in Patchogue. A love for fishing and adventure, Pat and his friends enjoyed yearly fishing trips to Mexico.

Pat’s warmth, humor, and camaraderie left an impression on everyone who knew him. A die-hard Aston Villa supporter, a man of faith, and a storyteller with a twinkle in his eye, he will be remembered with love and respect by his family, friends, and all whose paths he crossed.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Raynor & D’Andrea Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705. A funeral mass to honor Pat’s life will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snow RC Church, 175 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, NY 11715. Following the mass, interment will be at Calverton National Cemetery, Wading River, NY 11792.

In lieu of flowers, your kind donation in Pat’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project is greatly appreciated: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

Visitation- Sunday September 21, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at our Bayport Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy.

Funeral Mass- Monday September 22, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snow RC Church, Blue Point

Interment- Calverton National Cemetery