Photo courtesy of Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home - Rutherford
Jul 5, 1963 - Feb 11, 2026
How fortunate I was to share time while stationed at Offutt in Omaha with this most amazing man; SO brilliant, kind, witty, loving, and completely devoted to his wonderful family, friends, hometown. The world was a better place with Matt in it. Exist in peace now, Matt. You live on in my heart, now and forever.
Lorie Sheppard
February 13, 2026 | Omaha, NE | Friend
Matt was a great Air Force friend back in the early 1980's, when we were stationed at Hahn Air Base, Germany. Not just another friend, but truly one of the best kind of friends one could ever hope for. He was always such a spunky, funny guy, and wise beyond his years. He was an avid music & movie fan back in those days, and we spent many hours enjoying his extensive collection. Matt was the kind of friend you never forget, regardless of the distance that comes between you, or the many years...
Dave Lubovinsky
February 13, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | Military
Eternal peace for Matt. Fearless. God bless you all.
Dotcy Moloney
February 13, 2026 | Friend
Matt once said to me, “Have a little faith in humanity.” He was too good for this world right now. And yet, in times like these, we need people like him more than ever. I miss you dearly buddy. So many memories: the literally thousands of Seinfeld quotes we shared, a Rockies game in the snow, you getting cursed out by an elderly Avs fan at the Pepsi Center after the Devils beat the Avs in game one of the Stanley Cup finals, and the countless outings in LowDo. Matt had this rare ability to...
Jason Retallack
February 13, 2026 | Aurora, CO | Friend
Matt and I crossed paths in Omaha, NE and then again in Denver, CO. He was one of the kindest, most intelligent humans I ever met. In the early days, Matt, Lorie, and I hung out for days at a time in his tiny apartment in Omaha. I will always feel fortunate to have been even a small part of Matt's world. Love and Miss you, Matt!
Valerie Gantzler
February 13, 2026 | Friend
Angelo Stazzone
February 13, 2026 | Cheyenne, WY | Friend
Angelo Stazzone
February 13, 2026 | Cheyenne, WY | Friend
Here are a few more pictures I was able to locate on our epic trip to Sweden and the Netherlands while we were in the USAF circa 1983/1984. Matt, Mike and myself (Angelo) Great memories of our times together.
Angelo Stazzone
February 13, 2026 | Cheyenne, WY | Friend
Angelo Stazzone
February 12, 2026 | Cheyenne, WY | Friend
MORAN, Matthew H., passed away on February 11, 2026, of Toms River, NJ, age 62. Matthew was born in Passaic, NJ and was a 1981 graduate of St. Mary High School in Rutherford, NJ. Additionally, he was a United States Air Force Veteran serving as an Electronic Intelligence Analyst from 1981-1987. After serving in the Air Force, he went on to work for Lockheed Martin Space Systems as an ELINT Analyst retiring in 2018 after 30 years. Matt was all things New Jersey, from his infamous license plate Exit16W to his favorite musician Bruce Springsteen to his love of the NJ Devils, NY Giants and Mets.
Devoted son to the late Daniel Moran and the late Margaret Moran Vosburgh. Loving brother to Mary Kate Neville and he husband the late Jim, Kevin Moran, Margaret "Missy" Scanlon and her husband Glenn, the late Daniel and his wife Debbie, the late Frank, and the late Sean Moran.
Adored uncle to 7 nieces and nephews and 7 grand nieces and nephews. Matt was also a proud dog dad of Finn and Shea.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matt's honor to the Dan Moran '72 Memorial Fund at St. Mary's High School. For those wishing to contribute by mail, checks may be made payable to St. Mary High School and indicate Dan Moran '72 Memorial Fund in the memo line.
St Mary High School
64 Chestnut St.
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Donate now link: https://www.stmaryhs.org/page/give-today
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