Howard Gregory Moore (Greg) died at the age of 76 on June 9, 2025, at Keystone Hospice in Wyndmoor, PA after several years of living with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. Born in Buffalo, NY to Roger and Jonni (Adams) Moore, Greg is survived by his devoted and loving daughter Phoebe Funderburg Moore, separated wife Margaret Funderburg, sister Robin Benoit, in-laws Gene Benoit and Joel Ross, and six nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his youngest sister Judy Ross.
As a student at The College of Wooster, Greg landed in Philadelphia through the Great Lakes College Association’s internship program. During his early years in the city Greg was an active Vietnam War resister, employed at the Resistance Print Shop, and a key member of a cooperative house in West Philadelphia’s Powelton Village that was owned by the whimsically named “Society for the Preservation of Daylight Savings Time." Working on the beautiful old structure sparked in Greg a love of historic homes and Victorian architecture. This led him to a career in fine carpentry and general contracting with a specialty in restoration and historically sensitive renovations. Because of his skilled repairs on many of the gingerbread adorned porches in West Philadelphia, Greg became affectionately referred to as “Dr. Porch” by his fellow craftsmen, and many clients and friends. Eventually Greg established Restoration Carpentry which delivered high quality workmanship on countless projects throughout the region. As a devoted supporter of SEPTA and resident of West Mt Airy since 1988, he was especially proud to have been selected for the 1999 restoration of the Allens Lane train station.
After retirement, Greg worked at art schools around the region as a figure drawing model. He was suited to the meditative work and especially enjoyed talking to the students and staff during the breaks. He was social and well liked wherever he went. Countless friends and neighbors have been grateful to Greg for his generosity in sharing his extensive knowledge and advice on home repair. Even as his illness progressed, he remained pleasant and thankful to the many aides who took care of him.
Greg was an ardent supporter of public transit and public education. He loved cats. He loved train travel, roller coasters, craft beer, art and architecture. Later in life, Greg got great joy and satisfaction from resurrecting his interest in jazz drumming and was a regular at the Tuesday night jam session at the now shuttered 23rd Street Cafe.
And he loved his daughter. Greg was an adoring and unfailingly supportive father to Phoebe.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 3 pm at the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 20 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia.
