Margaret "Maggie" J Moore

Margaret Jane Moore "Maggie", aged 31, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on June 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous two-year battle with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Maggie was born and raised in Hoffman Estates, IL, and her vibrant spirit and beautiful smile touched the lives of all who knew her.

From a young age, Maggie loved sports. Maggie’s early passions included soccer and fishing. As a defender for the Hoffman United Eagles, she showcased her soccer skills on the field. Maggie's love for fishing began at her grandparents' homes in Wisconsin and North Carolina, where she cultivated her knowledge of various fish species. Over the years, she enjoyed fishing expeditions, both in lakes and rivers, but she loved being on the ocean and deep-sea fishing best. She relished the thrill of reeling in unique catches and game fish. Her “prized possession” was a trophy plaque from her once in a lifetime catch of a Scumrot fish, a very rare deep drop fish and widely regarded as the "ugliest fish in the world."

Among Maggie's cherished memories were the friendships she formed at Red Pine Camp for Girls in Wisconsin. She was a camping person. While following in her mother and sisters' footsteps, she carved her own path at the camp, earning numerous awards in sailing, waterskiing, and tennis. Her peers recognized her friendliness and abilities, and she was voted All Around Camper in 2007.

During her high school years, Maggie transferred to Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School, where she flourished as a boarding student and graduated in 2010. She formed lasting connections with fellow students and thrived academically. Maggie hosted her Cranbrook friends for unforgettable trips to Lollapalooza and downtown Chicago.

Following high school, Maggie pursued her college education at George Washington University in Washington, DC where she graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communications in 2014. She was a proud member of Delta Gamma sorority. She embraced the city's energy and remained tirelessly active, balancing her academic responsibilities with numerous jobs and internships.

After graduation, she worked at Meridian Group and Sternhell Associates in Washington DC as a policy research analyst and government relations associate. Maggie’s parents said she was a “born lobbyist” – she always had another answer when given the word “No”.

Maggie's passion for fishing eventually led her to Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2020, where she landed a job as the Director of Government Relations for a childcare company advocating for early childhood education. Her proximity to the ocean allowed her to enjoy countless deep-sea fishing adventures and joyful moments on the beach. She developed friendships with fishing captains who taught her about fishing and crabbing, and shared her love of adventure. She wished she could have one last fishing trip and sit on the beach once more before leaving this world.

Maggie was an ardent sports enthusiast, faithfully supporting her favorite teams, including the Green Bay Packers, Duke Basketball, and the Washington Capitals. She took great joy in participating in football and March Madness pools, relishing the friendly competition with her friends near and far.

Even after her diagnosis, Maggie was determined to travel as much as she could, and attend sporting events for her favorite teams. In less than two years, she created cherished memories in the Florida Keys, Caribbean islands of Jamaica, Dominican Republic, St. Maarten, Martinique, Turks and Caicos, Grand Cayman, Bimini, Hawaii, Colombia, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. She attended three Green Bay Packers games (Soldier Field, Lambeau Field and Dolphins stadium), an Illinois vs Wisconsin football game, numerous Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers games and most recently a trip to Houston for the 2023 NCAA Basketball Final Four.

Maggie leaves behind a loving network of family and friends, including her devoted boyfriend, Mike Zambory and their puppy “Grouper”, her parents Sharon and Kevin Moore, her sisters Katie Black and Allison (Josh) Norloff, and her Grandmother Ruth Moore. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jane and Hugh Rather, her paternal grandfather, Maurice Moore Jr., and her brother-in-law, Ben Black.

Maggie will be remembered as the life of the party—an often “bad ass”, naughty, fearless and magnetic personality who fiercely protected and advocated for her friends. Her unwavering determination inspired others to follow their dreams without hesitation. Please remember Maggie whenever you are at the beach or out on the water.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to METAvivor in Maggie's memory. METAvivor is a 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to funding metastatic breast cancer research through a rigorous peer-review process, with 100% of donations allocated to MBC-specific research grants. Contributions can be made at www.metavivor.org, ensuring that Maggie's legacy lives on through meaningful advancements in the fight against MBC.