Chip was a colleague, and Poker buddy. One year ago I lost a great friend. The Poker Table has never been the same without Chip "Leno" Moore. His jokes and one liners live on. Thinking about you today Charissa.

Oh, Charissa. I will never forget the shock and disbelief when I received the call a year ago today. I will never forget that it felt like a knife had gone through my heart and yours, and the hearts of the entire ENGEO family. I miss Chip every single day. You both have been such good friends to me over the many years, and I wish for you strength and courage as you continue to navigate the road ahead. I am here for you, always.

Our hearts are heavy as today we remember our dearest friend Chip. He will always be remembered as the gentle spirited and fun person that he was. He will always be missed...Charissa you are in our continued thoughts and prayers.

Charissa, somehow it occurred to me that it was this time last year that Chip passed. What a great romance it was and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing something so fabulous first hand. I didn't know Chip as long as most, but what an amazing positive person. It's obvious, he is missed by many. I miss his friendship in the brief time we knew each other. But as they say, it's not how much time you spend in someone's life, it's the quality of the time that they're there that counts.

Charissa - I've been thinking about you today, and was so pleased to see that you have set up this memorial website for Chip. I hope knowing how much you are both loved helps in some small way on this difficult day. Thank you for the invite to this site.

Charissa, I still remember the first time I met Chip in San Francisco years ago. We all went on a tour all over San Francisco. You hadn't even started dating yet, but very soon after that trip, or because of that trip, lol, love blossomed.  I could truly see the love and happiness between you two, especially the last time I saw the two of you together in Nov 2010, and also in your 2012 Christmas card; you were both beaming like newlyweds. I kid you not, the very night he passed, I was thinking about you two, and could not believe it when I got a text from your brother a few hours later. I'm sure that this is the hardest thing you've ever had to deal with, but I'm glad that you have so many happy memories that you can treasure forever. You are always in my prayers. Love and hugs, Courtney

Both you and Chip touched our lives with your friendship and your love and zest for life and adventure. We miss our Tequila buddy and hope that you know our thoughts are with you today.

xoxo

My dearest friend Charissa,
I have known you for most of my life. We met when we were both 10 years old. We have been through so much together, both good and bad. When you introduced me to Chip over 20 years ago I knew he was the ONE for you! (Even though at the beginning you insisted that he was just your roommate!) You could not have found a better match. He was your soul mate in so many ways!

I met my husband, Javier because you and Chip brought me out that weekend I visited you! We transitioned from single life into married life together.....from apartment dwellers into first time homeowners together. We helped each other with moves, house clean ups and house fix ups. We saw each other all the time. Our lives back then were so intertwined with each other. We spent weekends, birthdays, holidays and countless double dates together. You were both there to witness the birth of my first child, even though it was 4:30 a.m.!!!

Chip was and will ALWAYS be so dear to us. We have so much love in our hearts for him. There are so many happy and joyful memories of him. When I think of Chip, I think of happiness, selflessness and warmth. Chip spread happiness where ever he was, to everyone around him. 

Just little things make me think of him often: The "Chip Step" (the one that he built for us 18 years ago), the "Chip Cup" (the one that he left at our house). When I see the steps in my house, I think of him. When I drink from his big purple cup every night, I think of him.

It is close to the one year anniversary of his death and Chip is missed more than ever!!!!! He will always be in our hearts and his spirit continues to stay with us. I am blessed to have known him.
I love you my friend! Emily

Charissa I am very sorry for your loss. I had been going through some old drawings Chip had dome and some letters we wrote back in college, so I wanted to see if I could get back in touch... then I find out he has been gone for almost a year. We came to know one another through a mutual friend at college and soon became room mates. We were room mates after college for a while as well. Chip was just a hoot. He brought life with him to every situation. He was a good friend, even when I wasn't. There will be remembrances of him from camping, and from volleyball, and from all things College Station had to offer us . I am better off for knowing him. Love ya Chip

Chip's memories will be with our family forever. He was a great, humble, and sweet person to have chat anytime. He was really a special friend and will be missed forever.

I will always have pleasant thoughts when I remember Chip... He was a calm and peaceful force. I will never forget the great time we all had years ago on the Disney Cruise and him being a good sport with us guys playing "The Village People" at the variety show. He wore that cowboy hat well...Great sport.
He will be forever missed and Charissa our continued prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dear Charissa,
What always struck me about Chip was his devotion to and love for you. To me, you were always the perfect couple meant for each other. I looked forward each and every year to your Christmas cards and I have many years of portraits of you both. When I look at them all it is easy to see that you made each other happy. I hope to see you soon. Thank you for sharing this memorial site with me. Judi

Chip will always hold a place in our hearts. There are so many good memories to remember him by. We decided to present a memorial wall here at the San Ramon Lab for him. Thank you Charissa for giving us a place to go to get our Chipper fix. If you need anything just let us know. You will always be family!!!!!

As soon as we met Chip in 2001, we immediately knew we wanted him at ENGEO.
He epitomized all our core values with his impeccable character and integrity, tireless commitment to the service of others, always-positive attitude, and ever-present smile.
Once aboard, he quickly took on many responsibilities and soon became a Principal, overseeing all special inspections, materials testing laboratories and structural engineering company wide.
Chip immediately earned the love and respect of everyone. The more we learned about him, the more we loved him. 
We already knew he had the best hair at ENGEO, but we also learned that:
He was an accomplished poker player and routinely won our Texas hold’em tournaments
He was quite an artist - see program; he drew that when he was 10
He could sing
He was a rabid fan of his Alma Mater, Texas A&M
He always had the BEST Halloween costumes (drag queen, rabbit, etc.)
He had a phenomenal sense of humor – (tell eat-my-shorts story)
Most of all, he had the warmest, most kind nature.
Never bragged about his accomplishments
Never complained
Never spoke badly about another
He always searched for opportunities to help others, and never waited to be asked.
He wasn’t merely a coworker or colleague; he was a brother, a mentor and, for many, a father figure.
He always seemed to bring a warm light to his surroundings that elevated all of us every day.
Have you ever met a person that no one had anything negative to say about? That was Chip. And that is what we should all strive to be.
Chip, you have had a profound and ever-lasting influence on all of us and we are truly proud and honored to have worked with you. 
The greatest wish we can give someone is Peace, and we know you have found yours. We love you and miss you very much.

Charissa,

As a fellow Principal of ENGEO I did have the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with Chip professionally……but never really had the opportunity to know Chip well personally. Still, one always felt very close to Chip, he was just that kind of guy. He had the most amazing demeanor….. forever calm and level headed . Chip always reminded me of something my Mother always told me “Remain calm on the surface…and paddle like hell underneath” 
I miss his smile…
I miss his insights..
I miss talking football 

Thoughts forever….Shawn

Charissa, Your wonderful husband made a permanent mark in my life, though I only knew him for 8 short years. We worked together, played together, and he was my group leader (a mentoring role) at ENGEO for a couple of years. Chip was the kind of guy that you wanted to be around you, and therefor was part of every activity we had at work. He was fun when there was fun to be had, comfort when you needed help, knowledge when you had a question, and always witty… When we had our softball jerseys made up, Chip chose the number π, yes π, and his name for the back was “Mama’s Apple”. I miss him dearly every time I wonder past his old office or think of any one of a thousand moments in time that we shared. He will always be with us in memory, so thank you for creating this website and allowing his memories to be shared by all.

Charissa, I was saddened to learn of Chip's death. He was a wonderful guy who loved people. I always felt comfortable around him and loved joking with him. I had such a wonderful time vacationing with both of you in Cancun. You and him helped me get through many difficult employment difficulties (no need to mention, you know). My hope is that you come through this with your usual resiliency. I am here for you and would love to chat with you anytime you need a friend. Love you!

Charissa my friend. Although I didn't get to know Chip well I know he must have been an exceptional person as you are the same. I do know he was taken from this world too soon and that I missed my chance to experience his wit for more than one night. I feel for you my friend, the one that is left on this Earth and know that you are always in my heart and thoughts. Love, Alli

dear charissa-thank you so much for sharing this site & for the invite to peruse. the pictures teared my eyes & brought a smile to my face. so grateful for the times spent time with you & chip. i look forward to our meet up...miss you :) xoxo 
love lisa

My Dear Sister. It just does not seem like words are enough to express how I feel about Chipper. I have sooo many good memories with both you and Chip. He was my brother and friend. Always there to lend a helping hand or hear what I had to say. He made me laugh and gave me the best hugs when I cried. You both were there for Danielle and myself through our deepest darkest times and helped support and pull us through. I want you to know we are also here for you to love, help, pray and support you through this difficult time. There are hundreds of stories in my mind and going through my day I reflect on them. Danielle is constantly hearing songs that remind her of her sweet Uncle. She remembers going on hikes with you both and sitting down while Chipper took out all the foxtails in her socks. Some of my fondest memories were dancing with Chippie in Puerto Vallarta and on the cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean. Our songs were "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack". I am sad my 2 month old daughter Sophia will not have the chance to experience Chips love and laughs. I will share the stories and memories I have of him with her. He was always so loving, giving and selfless. I miss and love him dearly. Love you too Sis.

My dearest Charissa. Words always seem to fail me when it comes to describing how much you and Chip mean to me and how to make you feel better. You are always in my thoughts. I too will always remember that phone call with you asking me.. Hey what do you think about me and Chip... And how happy I was to hear those words.. Always a team from day 1. Love you so dearly. Keep strong and know I am always here for you.. Thank you for the invite to this site.

Thank you, Charissa for sharing this site. Chip was my boss when I worked at ENGEO, even after I was no longer at ENGEO Chip and I still kept in contact and meet for lunch. We'd exchange emails just to see how each other was doing. Chip became a very good friend and I miss him dearly. We had some fun times! He was a great listener and easy to talk too. He gave great advice and was always there. Every time him and Charissa would go on vacation they would bring me back a shot glass. One of my favorite memories is when we dressed up as Pimps and Hoes for Halloween one year. Chip had no problem dressing up like a Hoe (Me and Mike H. didn't even have to twist his arm.) I know Chip is watching over everyone, especially Charissa. When I'm not having a good day or just stressing, Chip I know is right there. His card I got from Charissa will fall, and I know Chip is saying YO! Chip: you are missed very much, loved a lot and will never be forgotten. Charissa: you and Chip will forever be in my heart......

Chip was a dear friend. He had a great sense of humor and knew how to have a great time no matter where we were. I remember playing board games such as scrabble and Rummy with Chip and Charissa and my husband, David. I used to find some of those games challenging but Chip was always encouraging and gave me some good tips. He was easy to talk to and made people feel comfortable. I still remember his great grilled steak, home made 'garlic' bread and yummy almond bark that he made during Christmas. One thing I will always remember Chip for is the way he maintained that beautiful aquarium and took care of his fish. I was going to ask his help with our fish tank. But unfortunately, I waited too long. Chip will 'truly' be missed in person but will live in our hearts forever.

Charissa, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Chip.
David & I always looked forward to seeing you guys at business functions because Chip was always so fun to be around. (And you too!)
He made us laugh and always feel welcome. We used to talk about how we wished you guys lived closer, so we could spend more time with you. I often thought of you these past few years and wondered how you were doing..... People like you and Chip were a rare find in today's world and your loss is shared by many.
What can I say? "It WILL get better"! The hurt and loneliness will
always be there........ But it will get better, over time. You see, I know .... I lost David to cancer just over 3 years ago. Just know that Chip's spirit has not died..... Just his body. He is with you today just as he always was. I have found this to be true of David. Look for the signs that he and his Lord are sending to comfort you, and allow yourself that comfort. I love you girl........ Jennifer

Dear Charissa,
We are honored to be able to share our memories of your beloved husband Chip. We will always remember how he greeted us with such great big smile, when he would come in for his dental visits. We will never forget his kindness, his hard work ethic and most especially his love for you. May God continue to comfort you and keep you safe in palm of His hands. We will continue to pray for you.
Much love and blessings,
Laurie and Rolando Bercasio

Thank you so much for inviting me to share this wonderful memorial. As you know, Chip and I knew each other from the old Dames & Moore days. Even though we had minimal interaction during that time, when we reconnected at the Central Subway subconsultant reception, it was like we worked closely together for years. Chip was such a wonderful and warm person who will be missed by many. If you ever need anything or just want to chat about nothing, I'm here!

Hi Charissa, thank you for inviting me to this page. Is it really 20 years ago? I remember that early blossoming romance back at Kleinfelder's Milpitas office. Those were fun days. So much has happened for all of us since then but Chip was a great guy to work with then as I know he was until the end. He was truly special and is missed. Hang in there girl! When you are ready to have lunch let me know. I will be there!