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Memorial for Maurice Joseph Moran
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Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Dec. 9, 1935
Departed on Mar. 4, 2010 and resided in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010
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Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010
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Maurice "Moe" Joseph Moran
Virginia Beach – Retired Navy Commander Maurice Joseph Moran, 74, passed away Thursday March 4, 2010. Though Moe's time is done here, he will live on in the hearts, stories and laughter of all who love him. He is survived by his wife Mary ("Bo") the love of his life; his children, Laura Moran of Virginia Beach, Doug and Laurie Moran of Richmond, Leslie and Brian Baltimore of Midlothian and seven adoring grandchildren, Mary Kate, Max, Lauren, Luke, Sarah, Rhyan and Claire.
After graduating from West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, where he was born and raised, he attended the United States Naval Academy ('60) in Annapolis and later earned his Masters at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey. Moe was proud to be an officer and loved the Navy. His 30-year Naval career included sea duty aboard the USS Essex, USS Kanakakee, USS Biddle, and USS Manitowoc; shore duty at USNPG School, Monterey; and Office of the Chief of Naval Operations – OpNav 35. In his Viet Nam tour, he earned the Bronze Star. After retiring from the Navy, he continued work in surface warfare and developed the Electronics Division for SAIC/AMSEC.
Moe was a "plank member" of Holy Family where he served in Parish Council, the church choir, Christian education and confirmation, and Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of Ryan Club, Knights of Columbus, and the USNA Class of 60 Retirement Group.
Funeral services will take place at the Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach on Thursday, March 11. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. A Joyful Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas J. Quinlan and Rev. Joseph A. Slattery at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow the Mass. Bring your memories, stories and photos. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, are handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please support Holy Family's sister parish in Baptiste, Haiti with contributions care of, Holy Family Haiti Committee, 1279 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Online condolences may be sent to hdoliver.com
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