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When I joined the Moore family I quickly fell in love with Grandpa. (There are many reasons he was easy to love but mainly it was because of the way he adored Grandma.) So, it was with heavy hearts this Easter that we honored him at his funeral. It was a beautiful service that uplifted, inspired, and reminded us of what Easter really means.
To give you an idea of what this incredible man was like, I've noted just a few of his accomplishments.
- Grandpa studied and played piano at Carnegie Hall studios in New York City preparing for European concert tours. Many musicians work their entire career for an opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall. Grandpa played there weekly.
- He was also an accomplished artist. He won many awards including becoming a John Hay Whitney Fellow. He studied at the Art Student's League and the National Academy of Fine Arts.
- On many afternoons he would spend time painting portraits or landscapes in Central Park with friends such as Salvador Dali.
- In addition to art and music, Grandpa worked as an electrical engineer and retired in 1977.
3 comments:
What a wonderful life. What an amazingly talented man. I loved how his wife was right there listening to him play. 63 years!
From what you have told me of Grandma she will be just fine. And most likely will be very busy.
My heart goes out to you and Charles at this time.
He sounds like an amazing man. I'm glad you got to know him and wish I'd been able to meet him.
Marydee, you married into such an amazing family.
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