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Kathleen Moran Obituary
Every holiday, Kathleen Moran invited her parents, her brother and three sisters, their families and her closest friends to her home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, for a festive dinner.
She often cautioned guests venturing into her backyard "to stay off the crops," usually carrots and tomatoes, which inevitably ended up in that night's feast.
From a modest upbringing, she was, by 43, an underwriting manager at Zurich North America.
Her sisters Mary Ann and Agnes Moran used the exact same words to describe her: "She was the glue that held us together."
She never married. Coined "the rich aunt," she took her nieces and nephews on vacations, and brought gifts for every birthday and communion. As her parents aged, she helped Agnes take care of them.
On Sept. 10, 2001, a business trip to Florida was replaced by a meeting to be held the following day at the Aon Insurance office on 105th floor of 2 World Trade Center.
The change meant that Ms. Moran could take her nephew Brendan, who was celebrating his 9th birthday on the 11th, to his favorite Japanese restaurant earlier than she thought. She had already sent him a card.
"She never missed a celebration," said Mary Ann Moran, Brendan's mother.
"She was missing on that Tuesday, that terrible Tuesday," she continued. "On Wednesday, our mail lady delivered love."
"It was such a gift," she said.
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kali
September 11, 2022
nothing has been the same without you aunt k
love you forever
John Finn
September 13, 2021
Your laughter still echoes in my head - it always will.
Valerie Thomson
September 13, 2021
She was a bright light in this world that not even her death can extinguish. I will miss her my entire life until we meet again.
Elizabeth Hillier
September 12, 2021
Kathleen you are missed by all. May you always rest in peace.
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Colleen Hall
September 11, 2021
Kathy, miss you and love you, think of you often, you will always be in my heart❤❤
Kathleen Moran-Becker
September 11, 2020
My life is richer knowing we shared the same name. As always, forever in my heart and soul and my actions each day.
Colleen Hall
September 10, 2020
Rest easy in the peace of God’s embrace. I miss your wonderful laugh and smiling face. I think of you and pray for you often my dear friend. Miss you and love you.
Valerie Thomson
September 10, 2020
Another year has passed since you've gone and I seem to miss you more as time goes by. It's knowing that I was not able to have all these missed years of your friendship. I've seen the pictures of your name at the Memorial but I cannot bring myself to actually visit the site where not only you but so many others perished on that terrible day. I continue to think of you often and especially at this time of the year and like others who knew you can still hear the sound of your voice and that very unique laugh of your's. We will meet again one day. Until then know that you will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.
elizabeth hillier
September 12, 2019
Kathleen was always the life of the party!!! Any party! Another year goes by, and I still miss her. She is missed by so many. May you always rest easy Kath!!
Kathleen Moran-Becker
September 12, 2019
My prayers to you. Everyday.
John Finn
September 11, 2019
I can still hear your laugh
Kenneth Martinez
September 11, 2019
Rest In Peace
Colleen Hall
September 12, 2018
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Miss you my friend, be at peace.
Lisa Hillier
September 11, 2018
Kathleen, Once again I am thinking of you as I do on a regular basis. You are dearly missed by all...
Valerie Thomson
September 10, 2018
I met Kathy back in the early 80s when we both worked for Cigna and I was transferred to NYC. Although we never actually worked together we did have mutual friends in the company. What started as a casual meeting turned into a close friendship that lasted until her death. I ultimately returned to working in Philadelphia and coincidently Kathy was given a temporary working assignment there and I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with this wonderful human being. I can't believe it has been 17 years since this horrific attack on the U.S. occurred but there is not a year that she is not uppermost in my mind. She is everything and more that people say about her. When she was in a room, you knew it as her lively and outgoing personality just filled up the space. If anybody is full of life that expression explained Kathy. She was truly a good friend and appreciated
and loved by all of us. I think of her often, all the good times we shared and I seem to miss her more as the years go by. Val Thomson
Kali Karanjeet
October 1, 2017
aunt katheleen
you are the reason I am who I am today. Mom,Patrick,and I are forever missing and remembering you. I can tell by all of my little blessings in every day life that you are with me,may you dance !❤
Kali Karanjeet
October 1, 2017
i miss you aunt k❤
Colleen Hall
September 12, 2016
Love you and miss you Kathy, remembering all the good times.
John Finn
September 11, 2016
We first met at AIU in 1978. You were very young, but even then your laughter was joyous. Tomorrow I will remember you and a few others to my high school students at Don Bosco Prep. Your memory will help them understand the meaning of 9-11. We do not forget.
Lisa Hillier
September 7, 2016
Thinking of you again. We all miss you terribly.
VICKI WILCOX
September 6, 2016
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF KATHLEEN ON THE 15TH YEAR COMMEMORATION OF OUR 9/11 FALLEN VICTIMS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. VICKI
September 6, 2016
I NEVER MET KATHLEEN BUT I CHOSE TO ADOPT HER AT THE 15TH YEAR COMMEMORATION FOR OUR FALLEN VICTIMS.IT IS WITH GREAT APPRECIATION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THIS YOUNG LADY.I BELIEVE GOD HAD ME CHOOSE HER BECAUSE I TO HAVE NEVER MARRIED, ALL THOUGH AT THE AGE OF 59 JUST GETTING MARRIED IN OCTOBER BUT AS A AUNT I HAVE TAKEN MY NIECE AND NEPHEWS ON SUMMER VACTION AND SPEND AS MUCH TIME WITH THEM AS I CAN. SO WE HAVE SOME THINGS IN COMMON.BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS I KNOW SHE IS DEARLY MISSED. THANKYOU AGAIN. GOD BELSS. VICKI
Lisa Hillier
September 11, 2015
Dearest Kathleen, you are dearly missed more as the years go by. Love to you on this most terrible day.
Val Thomson
September 10, 2015
I met Kathy when I was transferred to NYC by Cigna in 1982 and shortly we became fast friends. Over the years I spoke to her more often at certain times than others. I did not know of her death on 9/11 until several months after and it was a huge shock since I knew she didn't work at the World Trade Center. She certainly is in my thoughts every year at this time and I think of her often missing her laugh and cheerful Irish nature. Kathy was one of a kind and the world is a sadder place without her in it. I will miss her always.
S J. Friscia III
February 25, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Colleen Hall
September 12, 2013
Kathy, I love and miss you and think about you often. You touched my life in many ways. You will always be in my heart. God Bless, Colleen
Rosa
September 11, 2013
Kathy, I am thinking of you on this very sad day. You are always on my thoughts. I remember your Laughter, it was so unique. You were funny, always made me laugh. You were a great person Kathy . I remember what a great daughter, sister and Aunt you were. Your family was very important to you and they always came first. Always doing things for them. I know they must miss you tremendously. Thank you for everything you did for me. I will always be grateful.You will forever be in my heart. May your soul rest in peace dear friend. Love u
September 12, 2012
Hey Kath, I thought of you so much yesterday Sept 11. Miss your smile and your great laugh. Are you still leaving a dot of nail polish on your pinky toe just to annoy me??? The Kath has never left me!
September 12, 2012
hello, my name is logan morton. I just read your story and am praying for you and all of the people who loved you and still do.
Colleen Hall
September 11, 2012
Kathleen, my friend, I miss you so much and think of you all the time. God Bless, you will always be in my heart.
Kathleen Moran-Becker
September 10, 2012
Another year has come and gone, and you are in my heart everyday, I carry your picture and article in my wallet. Prayers to you and your beautiful family. God Bless
Maura
August 26, 2012
Aunt Kathleen,
I think of you often and want you to know that so much of where I am today is because of you. I love and miss you so, and hope to be half the aunt to Christopher as you were to us.
lisa hillier
August 21, 2012
I think of you so often. Of your generosity to all and your zest for life. You are truly missed.
Kathleen Moran-Becker
September 10, 2011
Kathleen, I wished I had known my namesake twin. You have always been in my prayers and thoughts from day one, and know that your short time here made such a difference to your family and friends.
We will Never forget you
Henry Kluepfel
September 14, 2010
I will miss you Kathleen.
Brian Murphy
August 5, 2009
The Moran Family - I have been thinking of Kathleen, and all the good times we had with her. She is alive in our memories. I am so honored to have known her. God Bless
Sharon Ronsse
September 11, 2008
I'm thinking today as many are about that terrible day that took so many from their families. In your picture, I see a nice smile, a woman with kindness in her heart. I'm sure that you were just that. I still think of all those who were lost that day and pray that peace has been found in some manner for families and friends.
Jaquita Ingham
September 11, 2007
I remember Kathy from my career start at Marsh Boston. She was definitely the life of the party and was full of laughs. Kathy, thinking about you on this tragic anniversary. God Bless
Maryann Lasalle
September 11, 2007
Kathleen-I am thinking of you on this anniversary and the great times we had with Cindy and Maria at the C&S dinner every year. You always got us into the best parties!Your humor and warmth touch me still.God bless your family and friends on this day of rememberance.
P Tabbernor
January 7, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Steve Calascione
August 30, 2006
Kathy,
Miss you. Always have and always will. You made everyone happier and their lives better by knowing you. Your memory is a victory of the heart you gave unselfishly to us all.
Thinking of you, now and forever
Steve C.
Gari Baker
May 12, 2006
Dear Kathleen - I 'fell' into this site today and while I was reading the wonderful tributes to you I felt you were sitting here with me. I heard your wonderful laugh and thought about all the great times we had together. I think about you every day and miss you every day. I know I was lucky to have you as my friend.
Therese Burch
November 28, 2005
The last time I saw you was at your sister Mary Ann's wedding. I lost touch with her and your family and never realized that you were a victim of September 11th. For some reason I was going through the site and noticed your name. I am so sorry and my heart goes out to your family. Alot of my friends were with you and I know you all are together in heaven and hopefully looking down knowing that we all consider you heros. Please if anyone in your family reads this I would love to hear Mary Ann and all are doing. (formerly Therese Smith)
Kathleen Moran Woodliff
September 15, 2005
My maiden name is Kathleen (Annette) Moran and I am just one year younger than Kathleen. By reading the entries of those who knew and loved her, I am blessed to share her name.
Kathleen Moran-Becker
September 11, 2005
As the 4th year of the day tht changed so many lives comes to an end, I wanted to let you know that I think of you often, although we never met. After seeing your picture and having your name, I realize how close we are, although we never met. I am blessed to know that a beautiful person such as you was here on this earth to being joy and hope, although we never met. The life you had lives on in your beautiful family and friends, and me, although we never met... one day we will, and our laughter will be heard throughout the land..God bless you and all that are close to you..
Lillian Skoda
September 2, 2003
We found your memorial on the headstone - perhaps your father's - resting next to my sister who died in June 2002. We were curious but knew you were one of the victims of that terrible attack. We say a prayer for you when we visit and now that will have just a bit more meaning. You were obviously loved and are missed dearly. May God bless you and your family.
Kevin Balfour
August 11, 2003
I selected the name Kathleen Moran from cards which were made with the victims names following 9/11 from the church I attend, Mariners. The card with Kathleen's name has remained tacked to my wall at work, and I pray for the family and friends of Kathleen Moran. God Bless You. Kevin Balfour
LINDA LOMBARDI
July 23, 2003
I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AND HOW MUCH I MISS YOU, I CAN STILL HEAR YOUR LAUGH.....
Debbie & Ron Grady
September 11, 2002
Hi,
We did not know you personally, but We know of people that did, and than We found out that you lived only a few blocks away from us, We passed by your house today and saw the flowers and the flag, We heard you were a wonderful person, We wish We could have known you especially since we are neighbors.
God Bless you and your family
Maria Moran
September 9, 2002
Nearing the anniversary of the day of your untimely death, I decided to write a little note just to say how you're being missed. There are no words to express the grief our family had after losing both you and Pop, except that it has brought us closer together. Just to close things up, I'd like to put in a few quotes.
"Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved." -Anonymous
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truely endless." -Mother Teresa
Uncle Luke, Aunt Bernie, Michael and Maria
Gari Baker
September 9, 2002
Every day I think of Kathleen - of the wonderful friend that she was - of her marvelous humor - of her fabulous meals - of her love to entertain - of her great laugh - of her capacity for martinis - of her unwavering love and concern for her family and friends - of her personal strength. Every day I miss her.
Gari
john moran
May 15, 2002
To Kathleen's family I wish to offer my deep sympathy on your loss. I am an Irish journalist and a Moran and visited New York in October 2001 to do what Rudy Giuliani asked of us non-Americans, to show solidarity by visiting New York. I will never forget that visit and on return to Ireland wrote a story about it. I will forward that to those who would like to read it. Again, to the relatives and friends of Kathleen, deepest sympathies.
John Moran
Paul Weinstein
April 23, 2002
I think of and miss my good friend every single day.
Melissa Moran
April 22, 2002
My heart goes out to your family and friends, may they take comfort in the fact that the whole nation shares their pain.
Kathleen Windram
April 16, 2002
Dearest Kathleen,
Always with a friendly smile, you always made me laugh and you were loved by everyone (especially my little ones). You were a beautiful person with a great personality. I am happy when I think of how fortunate I was to know you. You will always be remembered and kept close to my heart.
We know you are a perfect Angel!
Always in our prayers and thoughts-love,
Kathy & Family
Kathleen Becker
March 11, 2002
Dearest Kathleen -
I heve never met you or your family, but I am deeply touched on the six month anniversary of this horrific attack. I feel a bond to you that words cannot express because my maiden name is Moran. When I saw your name, my heart had a deep ache that could never express my deepest sorrow to you and your family and loved ones. You are in heaven now, and your legacy will not be in vain, for this moment on I promise you and your family to live my life with my family in your honor, and to cherish every day. God Bless you and all of the heroes of Sept. 11th - you will always be in my prayers.
God Bless -
Kathleen Ann Moran-Becker
March 11, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LOVELY YOUNG WOMAN..KATHLEEN MORAN AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
donal nolan
February 15, 2002
kathleen,
you shall never be forgotten.i am
sure you are smiling in your heavenly abode.you are greatly
missed. your freind
donal
Patrick Steele
January 7, 2002
You made us laugh and now we cry. But we know that you will be waiting for us when we come to the Pearly Gates with a smile and "Hey Babe!"
LINDA LOMBARDI
January 3, 2002
A WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL FRIEND WHO IS MISSED AND REMEMBERED EVERY DAY.
Lisa Perrotto
December 31, 2001
May God bless you and your family. You are missed and loved.
The Perrotto Family
Teresa Jahn
December 19, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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