Christine Moore

Christine Moore of Riverhead died Aug. 24 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 71. 

She was born Sept. 28, 1943, in North Carolina to Jessie Borden and Ada Lee White.

Ms. Moore worked for Riverhead Animal Hospital and later for Hazeltine Corporation in Riverhead

Ms. Moore was a member of the CB Club, played bingo and was involved in Friendship Baptist Church in Riverhead.

She is survived by her children Cynthia White, Vanessa Larocca, Reginald Moore, Erica Moore and Jason Moore; 39 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Joseph Minter and Everett Moore, as well as two grandchildren.

The family received visitors Aug. 29 at Friendship Baptist Church in Riverhead, where a funeral service followed. Cremation was private.

Arrangements are in the care of McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.