Background
Moore, John Denis Joseph was born on November 10, 1910 in New York City. Son of John D. and Julia Frances (Leader) Moore.
Moore, John Denis Joseph was born on November 10, 1910 in New York City. Son of John D. and Julia Frances (Leader) Moore.
AB, Yale University, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1935. Doctor of Laws, Suffolk University, 1972.
Doctor of Laws, National University Ireland, 1976.
Reporter, correspondent, Boston Evening Transcript, various newspapers, New York City, 1927-1935; associate law firm, White & Case, New York City assistant Corporate Counsel, City New York assistant district attorney, New York County with, W.R. Grace & Company, 1946-1969; United States ambassador to, Ireland, 1969-1975; director, W.R. Grace & Company, 1976-1984; director emeritus, W.R. Grace & Company, 1984-1988.
Founder, president Family Care Foundation for Mentally Ill, from 1961. Vice chairman Council Americans, 1964-1969. Chairman United States Inter-American Council, 1960-1964, Ireland-United States Council, 1966-1969.
Trustee St. Thomas More House, Yale University, from 1969. Board directors, vice president Council American Ambassadors. Board directors American Ireland Fund.
Member 51st regiment New York National Guard, World World War World War II. Member Pan American Society (Gold insignia 1972), Washington Association New Jersey, American Irish History Society (gold medal 1966), Eire Society Boston (gold medal 1976), Lexington (Massachusetts) History Society, New York History Society, American Association Knights of Malta (chancellor 1976-1986), Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Nacional (Lima).
Yale, India House, Links (New York City). Elihu (Yale); Metropolitan (Washington). Portmarnock (Ireland) Golf.
Royal and Ancient Golf (St. Andrews, Scotland).
Married Mary Foote, July 28, 1936 (deceased 1975). Children: John Denis, Margaret Foote (deceased), Anne (Mistress Arnold L. Lisio), Julia (Mistress Richard Bartholomew), Mary Faith, Martha (Mistress Robert Battles).