PETER JAMES MORAN

Peter James Moran, 78, lived at Crane Lakes in Port Orange, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2010 from melanoma cancer. Peter was born in New Rochelle, NY on March 3, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara Detrick Moran; daughter, Gloria (Henk) Huussen; and son, Peter James; grandchildren, Gail (Greg) Montgomery, Steven (Jessica) Paul, Christine (Jeremy) Griffith, Nicole (Drew) Jundt; great grandchildren, Wesley Montgomery, Eilee Griffith and Alexis Stratman; brother-in-law, Fred M. (Virginia) Detrick; sister-in-law, Joan (Paul) Parker; and he leaves many nieces and nephews. He attended Columbia University in New York City. Pete started his career in retail at Bloomingdales in NYC. As a merchant, he traveled extensively, and made numerous buying trips to both Europe and the Far East. During the 80's, Pete and Barbara moved many times. Always making friends where ever they went - from Pittsburgh, PA to Cleveland, OH, St Paul, MN, Towson, MD, Redington Beach, FL, Edison, NJ, before his retirement from Kaufman's in Rochester, NY. He enjoyed golf, reading, dining out, a good joke and spending time with his family. A special thanks to all the friends at Crane Lakes for their many well wishes and cards. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Memorial donations in his honor may be made to The Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Arrangements are under the entrusted care of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Lohmanfuneralhome.com.