Richard Clarence Moon

1926 - 2014

Richard Clarence Moon obituary, 1926-2014, Tampa, FL

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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Sunset Funeral Home & Memory Gardens - Thonotosassa

11005 N US Highway 301

Thonotosassa, Florida

Richard Moon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2014.

Moon, Richard C., Ph.D, 87, passed away June 6, 2014, in Tampa.

He was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Kathy Hartzel. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; brother, Donald (Jane) Moon; A blended family including children, Gail (Barry) Davis, Richard A. Moon, Tom Urbanski, Terry Demonica, Michel (John) Siblik, Ted Urbanski; Grandchildren, Michael Davis, Heather Hartzel, Matthew Hartzel, Emma Demonica, Ollie Urbanski, Kate Demonica, Piper Siblik, Maret Siblik. Fondly remembered by cousin Bob (Laverne) Redmeier.

Born in Beech Grove, Indiana; he went on to proudly serve in World War II as a submariner on the U.S.S. Segundo 398, attaining his Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, and achieving international renown for his Cancer research. After retiring from the University of Illinois Medical School at Chicago's Specialized Cancer Center in 1997, he relocated to Plant City, Florida, moving to University Village in 2010. He continued consulting work in his field until 2013. Dick was a member of the Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 and Brandon SubVets WWII organization.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 16, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Dining Room A at University Village, Tampa.

Burial at Bushnell National Cemetery at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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October 29, 2014

Mich Siblik

Pooh had many stages in his long life; overcoming so many obstacles and in the end, hopefully seeing how much he has given and received from so many.....You are missed every day.....Thanks for all bad and good times, and the many lessons along the way...Love all around,
Mich

September 13, 2014

Frances Moon

Bushnell Memorial

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September 13, 2014

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Burial at Bushnell, July 25, 2014, Dick's 88th Birthday.

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July 17, 2014

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July 1, 2014

Ted Urbanski

Tom, Terry, Michel, and I were Blessed to have had our Father, and Dick as our step Father. Dick is a very good and honorable man, and he loves our Mother with all his Heart. I miss you already Dick. LovE, Ted

June 22, 2014

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June 17, 2014

Raju Mehta

Dr. Moon helped make careers of many scientists including me. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.

June 13, 2014

Judy & 'Scholar' Blake

Dick was a favorite friend at University Village. We will miss his dour humor, and even more his wise counsel. When I heard about his washing the kitchen floor in Fran's house when he was courting her, I knew he was one smart gentleman---he has never failed to live up to my first impression! RIP, dear friend; we love you.

Judy and 'Scholar' Blake

June 12, 2014

Our thoughts are with you. The Weinstock Family

June 10, 2014

Ted-Faith Moskal

It was a privilege to know Dick. He was a good friend to us both. He will truly be missed

June 10, 2014

Frances Moon

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June 10, 2014

Gail Davis

I will miss you so much dad. I love you. Be with the rest of our family in peace.

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