Rev. John V. Moran
1924 - 2008
Rev. John V. Moran
1924 - 2008
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BORN
1924
DIED
2008
John Moran Obituary
Born in Manchester, NH on August 17, 1924 he was the son of J. Vincent and Helena C. (Burke) Moran.
Father Moran graduated from Saint Joseph High School for Boys. He studied at the University of Missouri and Saint Anselm College. He completed his ecclesiastical studies at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD.
During World War II, Fr. Moran served with the United States Army. He held the rank of private first class. His tour of duty included the European Theater of Operations. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Father Moran was ordained into the priesthood on May 30, 1953 by the Most Reverend Matthew F. Brady, fifth Bishop of Manchester, at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH
In June of 1953, Father Moran was assigned as associate pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway and then as associate pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Lakeport in July 1956. In September 1961, Father Moran became associate pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Jaffrey and in June 1965 as associate pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton.
In October 1968, Bishop Ernest J. Primeau appointed Father Moran as parish administrator of Holy Redeemer Parish, West Lebanon and then in October 1970 as pastor. In April 1973, Bishop Odore J. Gendron appointed Father Moran pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton and in November 1973 as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsfield. In September 1976, Bishop Gendron appointed Father Moran as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Manchester. In September 1979, Bishop Gendron appointed Father Moran as founding pastor of Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish, Rye Beach where he served faithfully until his retirement in June 1999.
During his retirement, Father Moran remained actively engaged in parish ministry. Father Moran also served as the assistant director of the CYO in the Cheshire-Sullivan Deanery, as chaplain of Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH, and as a notary in the Diocesan Tribunal.
He was a member of the American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post #2 as well as the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Father Moran was predeceased by his three brothers, Rev. Father James J. Moran, Atty. Robert W. Moran and Richard F. Moran.
Family members include two sisters, Mrs. James (Mary) Sheehan and Dorothy Clark both of Manchester, NH, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Services: The Rite of Reception of the Body will be held Tuesday at 3PM in Saint Theresa of Lisieux Church, Rye Beach, NH.
Father Moran will lie in state in the church until 8PM.
The Solemn Vespers Service of evening prayer will be celebrated at 7PM.
The Most Reverend John B. McCormack, Bishop of Manchester, will preside at a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Wednesday at 10:30AM in Saint Theresa of Lisieux Church,815 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH.
The Rite of Committal and burial with full military honors will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3 PM inSaint Joseph Cemetery in Bedford, New Hampshire.
The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, New Hampshire has care of the arrangements.
For more information or to view the on-line guest registry, please visit:www.connorhealy.com.
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Mary King
July 1, 2008
My mother Mai Bourke & the family at Ballyheane Castlebar wish to extend our sympathy to Dorothy & Mary & all the family on the death of Fr John.
Visiting the grave of his aunt Kate(Skeffington) and saying a prayer in the church in Ballyheane meant a lot to him as he felt close to his roots.
We will miss his Christmas cards and the kind words.
Slan Abhaile Fr John.
Mary Bourke King Ballyheane/Dublin
Loretta Brown
July 1, 2008
My children and I were saddened to hear of the loss of this gentle man.
Father Moran was there at all times when my family needed him. He said the prayers for my husband, S. Vincent Brown as Farrell's Funeral Home. He baptized my twins, Vincent and Denise at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton. He married my daughter Denise to John O'Sullivan. He baptized my granddaughter Emily Brown who said immediately that she wants to pay her last respects to Father Moran and will be there at the church to say “goodbye.”
My sister, Wanda Sanborn, of Exeter enjoyed attending St. Theresa’s masses to see Father Moran.
We will miss him during the holidays when he helped at St. Thesesas’ Church.
We offer our sympathies to all of his family and friends.
My family will always be grateful to you, Father Moran.
Jane Pinard
July 1, 2008
My mother, Mary Bourque, who is now in a nursing home, asked me to offer her sympathies. She has many fond memories of Father Moran, including the occasions when he Baptized two of her grandchildren. Both of my parents and our family were very saddened to hear of the loss of this wonderful man. As long time friends of Father Moran and his family we would like to offer our sympathies to all of his families and friends. The world will not be the same without him. He was always kind, caring and giving to our family.
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Brid de Barra
July 1, 2008
Fondest love and affection for my mother's cousin whom I met on his last visit to Castlebar. Slan agus beannacht.
Fr. Moran with St. Theresa Choir Director Judy Kish and at a parish council meeting
June 30, 2008
Fr. Moran with the late Bishop Leo O'Neil
June 30, 2008
Fr. Moran thanking his parishioners and greeting them at the event
June 30, 2008
Fr. Moran with longtime friend and parish secretary, Louise Joyce, and parishioners Matt and Patrick Dowd
June 30, 2008
At the celebration of the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination, Fr. Moran was photographed with Fr. Fritz Cerullo and two paintings he received
June 30, 2008
E Boisvert
June 30, 2008
To a wonderful family....A Man to be proud of.... Father Moran was a blessing in our lives for almost 40 years. .. his words "to stay close to the Church" have been a beacon through the years ...we will miss him but will be forever grateful for the gift he gave us...the Boisverts and Dutilles of West Lebanon, N.H.
Patricia O'Neill
June 30, 2008
Treasured memories of a very special cousin who visited us many times in Dublin, Castlebar, Galway and Kilkenny.
Fr. John was very devout, caring, humble and full of fun. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
"Ar dheis De to raibh a h-anam dilis.
Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Dorothy and all the family on their great loss.
Patricia and Timmy O'Neill - Dublin
Helen and Brendan Parsons and Family - Castlebar
John and Marian Mitchell and Family - Galway.
Frank & Nancy Pace
June 30, 2008
Father Moran was such a gentle and loving pastor. He will be missed.
Rosamond McDonald
June 29, 2008
My sincere condolences to Father John's Family.
Rosamond Beattie McDonald
Quebec
Marie Bourke Mitchell
June 29, 2008
With fond memories of a great person and a wonderfully holy man. From all his relations in Ireland: Marie Bourke Mitchell and Dermot, Kilkenny, Diarmuid and Auveen Curran, Dublin, and especially first cousin, Ann Bourke Mitchell, Castlebar, County Mayo, with whom he enjoyed great times and many visits. "Air dheis De go raibh se"
John W. & Susan M. Moynahan
June 29, 2008
Father Moran was such a gentle and loving man. He was an inspiration to my family with his great knowledge of world history and his sense of humor. He loved his faith and working within the church.Our prayers are with him and his family, God Bless.
John and Aggie Dowd
June 29, 2008
Father Moran will always be remembered for his goodness, his humility, his holiness. He was a true priest of God. Our four sons, Chris, Johnny, Matt and Patrick, join us in sending our deepest condolences to his family for the loss of a most beloved pastor.
Joan Beattie
June 29, 2008
We will always remember Father John, his kind ways and his gentle manner.
Sincerely,
Joan Beattie (Margaret's cousin) and Ronald Routhier (husband)
Dorothy Noel
June 29, 2008
At a time like this, there is a sorrow for which no heart could ever be prepared. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Love Dorothy, Bryce, Kyle and Tyler.
Margaret Beattie
June 28, 2008
To your family we offer our deepest sympathy.
From the Noel family.
The Staff of Connor-Healy Funeral Home
June 28, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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