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John Moroney Obituary
AGE: 52 • Yonkers, N.Y.
John Patrick Moroney, 52, of Yonkers, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. J.P. was born in the Bronx on May 9, 1960, and spent much of his childhood in Freehold, NJ. A 1982 graduate of Manhattan College, J.P. worked for many years in acoustical ceiling tile sales. His expertise was well-known throughout his field. His greatest joy was his daughter, Caitlin, 25. He enjoyed going out to eat with friends and spending time with his husband, Bob Reilly, at their lake house in Highland Lakes, NJ. He was engaging and incredibly devoted to his family and friends, who affectionately called him "J."
He was predeceased by his father, Thomas J. Moroney Jr., in 2004; his mother, Joan G. Moroney, in 2010; his brother, Dennis G. Moroney, who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001; and his aunt, Clare Moroney, in 2007. Along with Caitlin and Bob, he is survived by five brothers, Patrick, Thomas III and his wife Georgiann, Michael and his husband Albert de Fressine, Kevin and his wife Deborah, Brian and his wife Teresa; a sister-in-law, Nancy; an aunt, Margaret J. Moroney; two nieces, Elizabeth and Megan; and five nephews, Thomas IV, Liam, Brian Jr. and his wife Jessica, Timothy, and Connor.
Visiting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 at Whalen and Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Moroney
Shirley Wagner
January 25, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, I am praying for you and yours, Shirley Wagner
Rosetta Jlelaty
January 25, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss; I am praying for you, your daughter, and the families, Dodi
craig bowley
January 17, 2013
My thoughts are with you. Craig
Roger Gindi
January 16, 2013
I'm so sorry to learn of JP's passing.
Gary Powers
January 16, 2013
I only heard of J.P.'s passing today. Everyone in the theatre community on Broadway is devastated by this sudden loss to Bob Reilly's partner and family. We all love Bob and our hearts and thoughts are with him now. May your husband rest in sweet peace knowing how loved he was by so many.
Pat Roehrich
January 15, 2013
My sincerest condolences, Bob to you and your family. I only knew JP through your sharing of family stories and it was quite clear that he was loved and cherished. My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time.
Patricia Mazur
January 14, 2013
In loving Memory...
Mary Cahalane
January 11, 2013
Bob, Caitlin, and JP's whole family - you have my deepest sympathies. I was so sorry to hear the sad news today.
JP was a friend of mine in high school. He was always kind and always fun! I was so happy when we were able to reconnect through Facebook, and hoped that we'd have a chance to meet in person again.
He was a wonderful friend. You will all be in my prayers.
Anne Cahalane
January 11, 2013
I am so sad to learn of J.P.'s passing. I had such a huge crush on J.P. in High School, he was my older sister's friend and he was always so nice to her kid sister. You can imagine my surprise when I arrived at The College of Mount St. Vincent to discover JP was a student at Manhattan College! In just the past couple years we reconnected on Facebook and he was as happy, joyful and funny as ever. I was just thinking of him the other day as I still hoped to get to visit and reminisce one day... (I live now near where he grew up) Such heart breaking news. Rest in Peace JP.
Mary Malone
January 11, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Although it had been many, many years since we'd been in contact, JP held a very special place in my heart. He was my junior prom escort.
I have such wonderful memories of this time in my life; especially when I think back on why and how brother Dennis (my SJV classmate and fellow Freehold YMCA lifeguard) helped orchestrate this plan. We (the entire gang) had a fun and memorable evening; it was a great party.
May you all find comfort and peace in your memories.
Margie Wright-Raffa
January 11, 2013
Tom and the entire Moroney family, Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you all... JP will always be remembered. Saddly, the last time we met was at my brothers funeral, I'm sure that they are both having a Jameson's together. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Graeme Dodson
January 10, 2013
Thanks for the memories of the lake house JP. Thoughts are with Bob and Caitin and families. RIP
Graeme, Thomas, Liam and Dean
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
January 10, 2013
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Maria Di Dia
January 10, 2013
Sending heartfelt condolences to Bob and Caitlin...I am so terribly saddened to hear of J's passing...There are no words to express my deepest sympathy to you.
Trish Mazur
January 10, 2013
One of many lovely days spent with JP.
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
Bob and JP, dressed to the 9's
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
JP having a bad hair day
Mykell Gossinger
January 10, 2013
Highland Lakes
January 10, 2013
Memorial Day, Highland Lakes
January 10, 2013
Wetdown, Oakridge, NJ
January 10, 2013
Harvest Fest, Vernon, NJ
January 10, 2013
Harvest Fest Vernon NJ
Mykell
January 10, 2013
Heidi Bakalar Fletcher
January 10, 2013
JP, although we hadn't seen each other in a long while, your passing has left me deeply saddened. So grateful we were able to reconnect thru facebook! I have so many memories of us growing up in Freehold and at Brookside...May you rest in peace my friend...My deepest sympathies to your family..
University Heights former NYU uptown campus
Audie V. Colon
January 9, 2013
JP was a kindred spirit from our old Bronx neighborhood of University Heights. I will miss you but fondly remember what we shared. Until then my friend.
Lisa Whitlow Hickman
January 9, 2013
We are all so lucky to have known JP. I wish there were words I could say to ease your pain. JP's incredible smile and warmth are surely shining down from above. He will be missed by so many. Love and prayers to Bobby and the Moroney family
January 9, 2013
Bob, Caitlin and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Such a sad loss our deepest sympathy's to you. He will be greatly missed.
All our love,
Brad and Dragana Greene
Bill Kolesar
January 9, 2013
Tom and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts during this time and hopefully time will bring you peace knowing JP is in peace.
Mary Jonsson
January 9, 2013
Tom and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your loved ones are always close in heart and time will never erase the beautiful memories of time shared.
May JP rest in peace with all the love he carried with him from his family and friends.
Connie Cicalese
January 9, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers to the Moroney family.
Mykell Gossinger
January 9, 2013
Mykell Gossinger
January 9, 2013
J.P., you had the knack of making everyone around you feel welcomed! You brought lots of love and laughter to us, thank you!
Mykell Gossinger
January 9, 2013
January 9, 2013
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend. Rest in Peace JP..I will miss you..
Lynne Corvelle
Lancaster,PA
Lynn Calderbank/Dodson
January 9, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy goes to Bob and Caitin at the loss of such a wonderful, kind, sincere and loving man JP. You were one of my best friends the other side of the pond. I have so many wonderful memories of fun, long email conversations, long chats, wonderful dinners and hot chocolate in Greenwich Villiage. You always listened JP and you encouraged me to love and live life.... My lovely friend may peace be yours and you find your "rainbows end, my huckleberry friend" always missed. Forever loved.
Anne Schure
January 9, 2013
We are devastated. Such a loss. We will treasure our memories of JP.
Trish Mazur
January 9, 2013
My deepest sympathys to all of you for your loss. JP was such a wonderful, kind, loving, gentle spirit whom I loved very much. He will be truly missed. I know that now he is at peace.
David Schure
January 9, 2013
Such a sad loss. He was my best friend growing up. We understood each other. I still have trouble accepting that Dennis is gone, and now this. The world has been shortchanged, twice.
Andy Kay
January 9, 2013
Please accept my condolences, along with a lot of people in the construction industry I've spoken with the last two days who knew J. He was more than a coworker, he was a friend, and we will all remember him fondly.
Nancy Tomaszewski
January 8, 2013
I don't know if words cannot adequately explain the sadness at this moment to have lost such a special member of our family. I can picture JP laughing at something stupid I had done! My life has been enriched by having you both in it! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am only a phone call away anytime you need a friend. Rest in peace JP - thanks for the memories!!!!
Karen Conte
January 8, 2013
Bob, Caitlin and family, it is hard to find the words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. May you rest in peace J.P. you are loved and will be greatly missed. An Irish Blessing for you:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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