Maurice E. (Moe) Yandow, Jr.
82, of Wethersfield and Niantic, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Born in Hartford, July 13, 1931, son of the late Maurice E. and Ada (Machabee) Yandow Sr. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, married to for 60 years Marilyn (Loughlin) Yandow, with whom he enjoyed many good times and family gatherings at their beach house in Niantic. The Family was everything to Moe. He graduated from Providence College in the class of 1953 with a B.A. in economics. He served his country during the Korean conflict in the United States Marine Corps as a 1st Lt in the 2nd Marine Division until 1955 and then in the reserves until 1962. He dedicated over 50 years to the The Fowler & Huntting Company, Hartford, CT, serving as President from 1988 – 1995, and as President of Fowler's Ltd. from 1982 – 1993. Moe has been appointed by Governors Grasso, O'Neill, Weicker, Rowland, Rell, and Malloy to serve as a member of the Connecticut Marketing Authority since 1979 until present, and was appointed to the Executive Committee from 1983-1992. From 1992-1999 Moe served as President of the Association of Tenants at the Connecticut Regional Market. He is a recipient of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut Public Service Award in 2003. Moe was very active in his community and is a Past President of the Wethersfield Little League, P.T.A. President of Col. John Chester School 1963-1964, and a member of the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years receiving many awards including the Silver Beaver in 1993 and the James E. West Award in 2003. Maurice E. Yandow was a member of the Providence College Class of 1953. Since his graduation he has been a loyal Alumnus and generous benefactor of PC. He has served as a member of the Class of '53 volunteer leadership committee which organized anniversary reunions and special class gift initiatives over the years. Thanks to the work of Moe and his class committee members the Class of '53 has benefitted the College in several significant ways including the establishment of an endowed Class of '53 Father Casey Scholarship Fund, funding of the Altar in the campus Chapel and funding of the main entrance foyer in the Concannon Fitness Center on the campus. Additionally, Moe supported the activities of the Hartford Area Alumni Club of PC. Besides his wife he is survived by his brother William A. Yandow of Sarasota, Florida and Avon Ct., and his sister in law Beverly Loughlin of Wethersfield. He is also survived by his 7 children, Kenneth Yandow and his wife Jane of Rocky Hill, William Yandow and his wife Laura of Cromwell, David Yandow and his wife Joanne of Glastonbury, Robert Yandow and his wife Julie of Wethersfield, Elizabeth Lombardi and her husband Michael of Wethersfield, Thomas Yandow and his wife Patty of South Glastonbury, Jennifer DeNucci and her husband Matthew of South Glastonbury, 22 grandchildren; Katherine Leonard and her husband Nicholas, Kristin Flynn and her husband Kevin, Kelly Karwowski and her husband Troy; Lauren, Elise and Jack Yandow; Tricia, Morgan, Stephanie and David Yandow; Allyson, Robert and Benjamin Yandow; Michael and Rachel Lombardi; Andrew, Aubrey ,Sarah and Tessa Yandow; Katherine, Alexandra and Madeline DeNucci; 3 great-grandchildren: Ava Grace and Emma Faith Leonard and John William Flynn. Maurice was predeceased by his parents and grandson Joseph Yandow. Moe's family would like to give a special Thank You to all the great people of The Prime Healthcare, especially Dr. Robert Reginio. Thank You to all the staff at the Atria Senior Living and Worden Eldercare for all their care and support. Thank you to the caregivers at home: Elizabeth and Mike, Patty and Tom, Margaret, and Mr. Palmer. We all very much appreciate the tremendous support and comfort from family, friends and neighbors during his illness. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 with a mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT. Friends are asked to go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held, Thursday November 7th 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Dillon- Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers contributions in Moe's memory may be made to: Corpus Christi Church, 84 Somerset Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109, The American Red Cross, Charter Oak Chapter, 209 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06032, The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, or donor's choice. For online Condolences or memory to the family, please visit www. dillonbaxter.com