Robert Melroy Moon
December 22, 1934 ~ October 20, 2017
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Robert "Rabbit" Moon, Sr., 82, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Friday, October 20th, 2017 at 9:50 pm. He was born in Oil City on December 22, 1934 to the late Clair and Grace (Hockman) Moon. Robert was well known to the community as "Rabbit". He was and avid outdoorsman and horticulturist who took great pride in his vegetable garden and floral displaysRobert is the former owner of Rabbit's Bait Shop, a business he began after he retired from Chicago Pneumatic Tool.Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Robert Moon, Jr. (Pamela Sue) of Polk, Rusty Moon (Connie) of Cooperstown, Kevin Moon (Traci) of Franklin; his two daughters; Cynthia Kober of Myrtle Beach, SC and Carrie Wright (Trevor) of Cranberry; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is further survived by his brother; William Moon and; and his sister; Judy Flinchbaugh. Mr. Moon is preceded in death by his parents, his brother; Edward, and his sisters; Beverly Wice and Betty Mae Winger. Friends are invited to the Mt. Carmel Tabernacle, 128 Wallaceville Rd, Dempseytown, on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a memorial service to follow with The Reverend Dana Lewis officiating.Interment will be at Cooperstown Cemetery.To send cards, flowers or online condolences, friends and family are invited to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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It was a pleasure getting to know your dad Kevin at Oil City Renal Rick and Uncle Rabbit sat there shooting the bull like they had only just seen each other the day before. So sorry for the loss of such a great man.
So sorry for the family’s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
One of the nicest and pleasant souls you could ever meet! His sparkling smile is unforgettable! Prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
RIP Mr Moon (Rabbit)
So sorry for your loss. What a character he was!
Praying for you during this time. I hope you find comfort in special memories.
Our deepest condolences Carrie and the rest of the family. Your father was very well liked. May God give you peace and comfort. And the Angels carry Rabbit on their wings. Hugs and prayers, Mom n Dad Baughman
To the family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jeff has many fond memories of Rabbit. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the service in his honor. Please accept our condolences. You’re in our prayers.
Jeff and Anna Shorts
What a gentle soul Rabbit was. Loved his family, his home, the flowers he grew, the birds that he made homes for, but most of a good joke. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Prayers to his family.