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Brian Moran Obituary
Born May 28, 1958, he was the son of the late Jack and Kaye Moran. Brian grew up in Manchester, where he was a 1977 graduate of Manchester High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of Connecticut. Prior to his retirement, Brian worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services for 30 years. Some of his greatest joys were traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed following the UConn Huskies, Bruce Springsteen, and golfing.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Meg (Willey) Moran, of 33 years; daughters, Kelly Moran of New York City, Lauren and husband, Adam Gootnick, of Farmington; and his beloved grandchildren, Aiden and Riley Gootnick, with another grandchild expected soon. He also leaves his sister, Nancy and Bob Lee of New Hampshire and their children RJ, Ryan, Ronan, and Ryder; Mark and Carol Willey of Colorado and their sons, Joshua and Nathan; Ellen Riemer of South Carolina and her children, Matthew, Meagan, and Michael. Brian leaves behind his lifelong friend, Rick Funke of West Hartford. He was predeceased by his sister, Sheila Moran of Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brian's name online at
www.FAVARH.org
or mailed to The Arc FAVARH, Attn. Development, 225 Commerce Drive, Canton, CT 06019.
A celebration of Brian's life will be held at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Moran
Christine Ruppar
March 18, 2021
....Where has a year gone?? It seems like just yesterday that you left us and everything changed....Today...Your beautiful Wife and true "Life Partner" continues to forge on with your daughters, grandchildren, and the close knit families which you nurtured.....You are so missed each and every day..."WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY.....THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE" ~unknown~ ....until we meet again , Our dear friend.....Warren & Chris
Deb Funke
April 8, 2020
Deb Funke
April 8, 2020
Deb Funke
April 8, 2020
Deb Funke
April 8, 2020
Brett Carlson
April 2, 2020
Back in the day, so much fun, life was much simpler. We had so many laughs, did so many pranks, simple days indeed. You brought me to tears with your quick wit, days i will never forget. You touched my life. Miss you my friend.
Scott & Lisa Nierendorf
March 31, 2020
Meg and family
We are thinking of you this morning, very sorry to hear about Brian. Great memories from IOL days and his wry sense of humor.
Prayers for you and the kids.
Marva Perrin
March 28, 2020
Sorry to learn of the passing of Brian. For many years he was a good deskmate, colleague and friend. Brian had a quiet and sneaky sense of humor. He always kept us laughing. He had a great memory. He never forgot to wish me Happy Birthday, especially after learning that I was older by one day. Rest In peace Brian. You'll be missed. To the Moran family, Please accept my condolences. May you always find peace and love in the memories you cherish. Gone too soon.
March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
Joe Reiser
March 27, 2020
Brian, from childhood buddies to lifelong best friends we shared so many great memories and fun times- you made the world a better place! Till we meet again at the 19th hole in the sky... Cheers
13.1 miles shoulder to shoulder. Thanks Briander.
Mike Presti
March 27, 2020
Holly (Strumski)
March 26, 2020
Nancy, Meg and family sending you my deepest condolences. Nance, I have vivid memories of Brians joyful personality. He would just shake his head at the crazy adventures you, me & Sheila would come up with. Praying for you all during this difficult time. God bless ❤
Donna Forcier
March 26, 2020
Dear Nancy, Bob, Lee Boys & The Moran Family,
I am very sorry for your loss! I know how much Brian meant to all of you. May he rest in peace. God bless all of you, Donna Forcier & Family
Edward Mambruno
March 26, 2020
Like all the good ones Brian was taken from us too soon. His wit, humor his laugh will always be remembered. He leaves a legacy of Someone who had lived 1000 lifetimes. He had the ability to always make someone feel comfortable enough to forget your troubles.
Meg, Nancy and the rest of the Moran family, you have my deepest sympathies.
Till we meet again at that Springsteen benefit in the sky, I will miss you Dude.
Ed
Golf buddies at Pinehurst.
Rick Funke
March 26, 2020
Brian Matre
March 25, 2020
I just saw a picture of Brian that was posted and learned of his passing. I am in shock. Brian was an old friend and a great person. We golfed together a few times back in the day on golf trips and had many laughs on and off the course. Our condolences to the Moran Family. Rest In Peace Brian.
Lisa Riley
March 25, 2020
Dear Kelly and family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts. Feeling thankful to have met your Dad and Mom in NYC back in November.
With love,
Lisa, Kevin, Alissa, and Kara Riley
Gail Heywood
March 25, 2020
To Meg and family,
My heartfelt condolences and prayers from a far. You were blessed with a wonderful marriage and family.
Julie &
March 25, 2020
Fred and I loved being around Brian and are so sad he was taken so young. We will miss him and his half smile when he commented on someone or something funny. He was such a good husband to Meg and definitely a girls dad to Lauren and Kelly.. Family was his purpose. We will miss you and love you Brian forever.
Jim kurlowicz
March 24, 2020
Meg So sorry to hear of Brians passing. I enjoyed all the times of basketball and golf we shared through the years. .Our last day at our golf outing in Pinehurst we played together. So much fun and a nice memory for me of Brian to always remember.Just a great guy.Rest In Peace friend
Christine Faucher
March 24, 2020
To the Moran family. Please accept from my husband and me our deepest sympathy. I worked with Brian.I called him (B) at DSS. He kept us at DSS laughing. I will miss him very much. May God comfort your family at this time.
March 24, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 24, 2020
Brian we will miss you terribly but your guidance, love, and positive attitude will live within us forever. You were more than just an Uncle to my children. You were a mentor and such a big part of all are lives. Your love for Meg, Lauren and Kelly was beautiful. I can't even begin to share all the wonderful memories. Thank you for all the wonderful times we all shared.
We will love and miss you!,
The Riemer Family
March 24, 2020
My condolences to the entire Moran family.May the Peace of God comfort you. Brian and I worked together in the same unit at DSS, he always made laugh. Rest in Peace Brian.
Scott Eagleson
March 24, 2020
So sad! RIP old friend!
Maureen Foley
March 23, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Meg, Lauren & Kelly and the Moran family. I met Brian & the Moran family when I first became friends with Sheila, freshman year of high school. All such great people, so much fun over the years, high school, college and then we worked together at DSS. He was taken way too soon, it truly is a great loss.
March 23, 2020
Jim Eatherton
March 23, 2020
Brian and I started our careers with the State of Connecticut on Main Street in Hartford. We were Connecticut Career Trainees and we had a lot of fun both at work and after work. I was so very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. The last time I saw Brian, he told me how much he was enjoying his retirement. We had a great time talking about the old days. My condolences to his entire family.
Paul Cialfi
March 23, 2020
To The Moran Family,
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences on Brian's passing. I knew Brian for a brief moment in time at CCSU where we were off campus roommates for a time. I remember his wit, humor and ability to banter in fun loving ways at the drop of a hat. He left his mark, as can be seen by the kind and loving messages left on this website by many, and please know that at the times I reflected on the college experience in the past and in the future I will remember Brian with a smile.
Beth Sweeney
March 22, 2020
Meg so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Madden
March 22, 2020
It fills me with sadness knowing that I will no longer be sitting with him after a round of golf, drinking a beer, and sharing a laugh. My deepest sympathies and condolences to Meg and his whole family. Peace.
March 22, 2020
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Escape Room
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
With Sheila & Eddie
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
NY Marathon
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
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Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
There is too much to say and not enough space, about Brian's consistent supportive and "excellent" presence in so many lives. My deepest condolences. I'll try to post photos more as I locate them.
Kathy Braun
March 22, 2020
Knowing Brian since UConn he felt like a brother. I'm so sorry for your loss Meg, Lauren, Kelly, Riley, Aiden, Nancy, Ricky and everyone else that was a part of Brian's large extended family & friend network. Brian had such a keen wit, well delivered and always in good fun. His stable and often silent but capable, comforting presence was felt by his very wide circle of family & friends. Brian was a true mensch! He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all. RIP Brian.
March 22, 2020
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March 22, 2020
I worked with Brian for years at DSS. I remember him as a kind man with a sharp wit. My thoughts are with his family.
Rose Frost
Bette Conlon
March 22, 2020
John Madden
March 22, 2020
He was such a likable, friendly, funny guy. He had so many friends and was so well liked, and it was much deserved. I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences to his family.
Dave Olson
March 22, 2020
To the family of Brian Moran,
My most sincere condolences on your loss...of Brian. I was a roommate of Brian at CCSU...many fun times and laughs, my fond memories of Brain will live on forever! May Brian enjoy eternal life....until we meet again. Peace be with Brian's family and friends.
Sincerely,
Dave Olson
Rick Funke
March 22, 2020
It is truly hard to put into words what Brian meant to me and my family. So many laughs, so many Springsteen concerts, so many golf trips, so many great times. He was not only a great friend, but a second father to my children and a constant light in our lives. I will miss him and his Irish wit each and every day until we meet each other again.
Diane Sullivan
March 22, 2020
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find peace in your happy memories.
Bob &
March 22, 2020
Meg and family, we are so sorry to learn of Brians passing. He was such a humble human being with a smile for everyone he met. Our sincere sadness for your loss.
Abbey Sorrentino
March 22, 2020
Meg,Lauren and Kelly,
My heart breaks for you all on the loss of such an amazing man. I have so many memories of him dating all the way back to when I used to babysit the girls to having him at family functions and running into him and catching up at the local bars/breweries. The friendship he shared with Uncle Ricky was one that everyone in life should be lucky enough to have. Brian will always hold a very special place in our family's heart and he will truly be missed by all. Sending you all love, stength and comfort during this very difficult time. Xo
Nancy Lee
March 21, 2020
Mark Wolvertn
March 21, 2020
Rest in peace old friend. You left us way too soon.
Ronnie and Bonnie Bahler
March 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our lové and prayers for You all.
Louise Gunn
March 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.God Bless and be safe.
Debra Riddell
March 21, 2020
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences.
Peter Daigle
March 21, 2020
I never laughed as hard in my life as with Brian Moran. Graduating high school, playing baseball, double dating to the prom and all things growing up in Manchester would not neatly have been as fun without Brian. I'll always miss him. Rest In Peace Brian and my sympathies to the entire Moran clan.
Dianna Dahoney
March 21, 2020
Kelly and family-
We are heartbroken for you. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Jim, Dianna and Ariana
Meagan and Matt Riemer
March 21, 2020
Best husband, father, uncle, friend anyone could ask for. We will all miss you very much ❤
Christine Ruppar
March 21, 2020
....Another wonderful life who left us way to early....A true gentleman with an infectious laugh and an Irish wit that will truly be missed...
Chris and Warren Ruppar
Laurie Mahon
March 21, 2020
Brian was one of the good ones...I don't believe he ever said a bad thing about anyone...you were and always will be one of my favorite people....your love and respect for your wife Meg and children was a model for everyone...till we meet again my friend...xoxo Laurie & Patrick Mahon
Walter Adamy
March 21, 2020
My condolences for your loss... I knew Brian since I was in the 7th grade.
Jo-Ann Gorka
March 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I remember Brian from high school. Always a gentleman, quiet and friendly. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal
Ruth Willey
March 21, 2020
So very saddened to hear if Brians passing...He was a great big part of making our graduating class off 77 a wonderful time. He will be fondly thought of by all of us...God bless his wonderful life...prayers for your family at this time
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