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Tracy Moavero Obituary
Tracy Moavero of Cleveland, OH, passed after a brief battle with lung cancer. She graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and held a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University. After graduation, Tracy lived in Europe, New York City, and Washington DC, where she worked for policy and advocacy groups, directed national legislative campaigns, and lobbied diplomats. Tracy spoke at the UN 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, with 17k international attendees inspiring women with messages of empowerment and action. She has been interviewed locally, nationally, and internationally. Tracy lobbied President Obama in 2012 when he visited Cleveland and assisted with editing Japanese to English translations for the nomination of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner, whom she deeply respected for his work for nuclear disarmament, a cause she worked on earnestly.
Children gravitated toward Tracy who was engaging, playful, and a great storyteller. She worked with youth at a homeless shelter in D.C., mentored young adults with College Now of Greater Cleveland, and was a job coach for teenagers with disabilities, and adult immigrants. Tracy volunteered with Brethren Volunteer Service, Board of Elections, Gordon Square Arts District, was a committee member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a Steering Committee member of the Cuyahoga Democratic Women's Caucus, and Women's Information Network Chair. Tracy was passionate about her work and was an inspiration to many.
Tracy is survived by her mother, Lynn Moavero; brother, Michael Moavero; sister, Patti Jennings Markwood (Mike); nieces and nephews, Nathan, Sarah, and Zak; and stepsister, Barbara (Matt.) Tracy was preceded in death by her father, Larry Moavero.
Tracy had a clever sense of humor and loved exploring many cultures, music, the arts, reading/writing, trivia nights, and playing cards with friends. Tracy was especially proud of her niece and nephews and loved spending time together, sharing stories from her travels.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Busch Funeral Home in Parma, Ohio, on March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NAMI or Alzheimer's Association.
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Ai Takada
May 24, 2025
I´m writing from Japan. It was in the 90s when Tracy was in our office in Tokyo while participating in an annual peace conference in summer. I was exhausted and said that I felt like my eyes would pop out. She heard me and quick in returning the ball by saying "I´ll catch them."
Some years later. I admired a T shirt she posted on Facebook and commented that I would want one for my daughter, then 3 or 4 years old. She did sent us one from Ohio to Japan for free. I´ve always wanted to send her something in return only to never realize it.
My encounter with Tracy is so too brief but is true enough to make me want to talk with her even after her passing. She lives in my heart. Rest in peace, Tracy.
Kriss Plumer
March 12, 2025
I will be forever grateful to Tracy´s sister, Patti, for telling me I should meet her sister because we had a lot in common. The first time I met her was during a Cub Scout Yard Charge event where we raked leaves for senior citizens in Cleveland. We became fast friends and would talk for hours!
This past month without Tracy has been so difficult. I miss her so. I saw a crazy silly post about librarians and thought she would really find it funny and I couldn´t share it with her. She was an amazing listener, a brilliant mind, and an awesome friend. I will miss you so...
C Stonebraker-Martinez
March 12, 2025
Tracy was a tireless advocate for justice in a world where the work of transformation is severely undervalued. Our community at the InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia, in Cleveland, Ohio, has been forever inspired by her commitment to humanity, kinship, and care. We are so sorry her journey was cut short, but we are grateful for a life well-lived and shared. May her memory be an eternal blessing for all who knew and loved her. ¡PRESENTE!
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Hiroshi Taka & Rieko Asato, Japan Gensuikyo
March 4, 2025
We remember Tracy very well in her IPB days. And when she came to Hiroshima to join the World Conference against A and H Bombs in 1996, she was a rapportuer for Workshop III (on Hibakusha issues). She was a big baseball fan, and between the meetings, she went to watch Hiroshima Carp game! She was very helpful in submitting application in the 1990s on behalf of the IPB nominating Nihon Hidankyo for the Nobel Peace Prize. And at last, Nihon Hidankyo's long-time efforts were recognized and the organization received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize! Tracy, how we wished to celebrate the prize with you. We will long remember her cheerfulness and indomitable spirit to fight for peace and justice.
Andrew Page
February 28, 2025
Sending my condolences. I worked with Tracy many years ago at Peace Action. Remember her fondly and very sorry to learn of her passing.
Tomas Magnusson
February 27, 2025
It is so sad to be reminded of old friends through the message that they have passed away. I came to know Tracy when she worked for International Peace Bureau in Geneva, and I was on the board. I liked her very much, and she did good work for the peace movement. Miss you, Tracty
Talard Véronique
February 25, 2025
C'est avec tristesse que je viens d'apprendre le décès de Tracy.
Je vous présente mes sincères condoléances.
Lois and John Rickelman
February 24, 2025
We are so proud of Tracy and the life she lived. God's blessings on this amazing girl who left us too early.
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