WILMINGTON — Maurice Denerie “Moose” Vezina Jr., 47, died suddenly at his residence Sunday, June 11, 2017.
He was born in Wilmington, N.C., March 10, 1970, the son of the late Maurice and Beverly Vezina of Wilmington. Maurice was employed at O’Brien Heating & Air Conditioning.
Surviving are his wife, Georgia Vezina; sister, Amye V. Cox, and her husband, Barry, and their four children, Erin, Tyler, Christian and Lindsey of Garner, N.C.; and sister, Melanie V. Payne, and her husband Harold, and their three sons Matthew, Andrew and Thomas.
Known affectionately as “Moose,” he graduated from New Hanover High School, where he played football. During his Elon University football career, he was named 1992 NAIA First Team All American. He loved sports and immensely enjoyed watching Tarheel football and basketball.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Raybun, pastor of the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk of Wrightsville Beach, officiating. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor Moose by making donations to the Wounded Warriors Project by visiting his page at tmcfunding.com.
Share memories or condolences with the family at wilmingtoncares.com.
