Robert J. Moore Sr., a Needham resident for over 32 years died on Friday, November 2nd at his home. He was 78 years old. Born in Auburn New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Pauline (Ward) Moore. Mr. Moore was a US Army Korean War veteran. He received a BA degree in 1952 and an MBA in 1956, both from Cornell University. Mr. Moore’s professional career as a financial executive in the computer industry spanned over 40 years. He worked for IBM and Xerox. He retired in 1998 and was still working as a consultant. Mr. Moore was a former member of the Needham Finance Committee and was a town meeting member. He was an active volunteer at the Charles River ARC as well as being a parishioner of St. Bartholomew Parish. Mr. Moore spent the last 22 years of his life doing the work he loved best of all; being “Pop”, beloved grandfather of his grandchildren. The beloved husband for 52 years of Frances (Delaney) Moore, he was the father of Kathy Moore of Needham, Mary Moore and her partner Claire of Madison WI, Bob Moore Jr. and his wife Nancy “Beba” of Needham, Beth Moore-Cote of Needham, Eileen Moore-Cantrill and her husband Jim of Groton MA, Annie Moore-Magner and her husband Peter of Mason OH, Tim Moore and his wife Danielle of Stoughton MA and Chris Moore and his wife Susie of New York, NY. Brother of Richard Moore and his wife Gwen of FL and Kay Gemmil and her husband Len of CO. Loving grandfather of Bo, Jamie and Nick Moore, Alissa, Erin and Maggie Cote, Quinn and Delaney Cantrill, Frankie and Pete Magner and Michael Moore. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bartholomew Church 1180 Greendale Ave Needham on Wednesday November 7 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Intermentat St. mary's Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Charles River ARC, 59 East Militia Heights, Needham MA 02492.