JAMES A. MORELAND

JAMES A. MORELAND  
Surrounded by loving family passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 to be with God in heaven. Born in New York in 1936, he attended St. John's Preparatory High School in Brooklyn and then Manhattan College, where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. "Jim" then attended MIT and received his Engineering Masters Degree with Top Honors. He used both of his degrees to enjoy a successful career working for the FAA for 35 years.He met the love of his life, Ethel Diehm in 1957, and they spent 53 blessed years of marriage together. They raised four beautiful children, Jim, Jean, Christine and Sharon and enjoyed spending time with all of their 10 grandchildren, Alexa, David, Madison, Sydney, Parker, Bethany, Grace, Olivia, Ayla and Sophia. When not spending time with family and friends, Jim loved computer software development, bowling, automotive engine rebuilding, traveling with Ethel and playing games with anyone who wanted to compete against him.He is also survived by his three sisters, Patricia, Irene and Cathy; in-laws, George and Joyce and many other cherished family members and friends.Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA Friday, February 13, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Ln., Alexandria, VA 22306 Saturday, February 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Comfort Cemetery.