Robert A. Moore

Robert A. Moore, 71, of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 4, 1955, to the late Ralph and Mary (Kinsella) Moore, Bobby grew up with a passion for athletics that defined much of his early life. He graduated from Medford High School in 1973, where he was an exceptional athlete, playing in the Harry Agganis All-Star football game and excelling in track. In 2012, he was inducted into the Medford Mustang Hall of Fame. He later graduated from St. Thomas More Preparatory School in Montville, Connecticut, in 1974, and attended Boston College on a full football scholarship. There he starred as a versatile defensive lineman for the Eagles, serving as one of the team’s Tri-Captains in his senior season and earning selection to the Blue-Gray All-Star Game. His performance in that game led to an invitation to the New York Giants training camp as a non-drafted free agent. Notably, Bobby was the first player in Boston College football history to start every game from his freshman through senior year.

After college, Bobby began a distinguished career in law enforcement, joining the Manchester Police Department in October 1978. He served as a patrolman before moving to the detective unit in 1984. For many years he worked undercover in narcotics, later achieving the rank of Sergeant and supervising the Special Investigation Unit for Drug Enforcement from 1994 to 2011. A highly decorated officer, he received numerous awards for his dedication and service. Yet for all his professional accomplishments, Bobby will be remembered most for the deep love he held for his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was a devout Catholic who lived his faith with humility, humor, a remarkably sharp memory, and extraordinary kindness. He cherished time spent with loved ones and found joy in cooking, fishing, observing nature, playing the accordion, and watching the Three Stooges.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Paula; his daughter, Rachelle Moore Otero, and her husband, Dan; his son, Michael Moore, and partner, Jessica Winslow; his adopted daughter, Amanda Quiles; his grandchildren, Hailey Moore and Antonio Otero; his brothers, Jimmy (Roxanne) Moore, Tommy (Janice) Moore, and Stephen (Melissa) Moore; his sisters, Joanne (John) Fortunato, Betty Jean (Rich) Trakimas, Maureen (David) Travis, and Janice Donovan; and several nieces and nephews.