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Thomas Moriarty Obituary
Aug 5, 1932 - Feb 15, 2011
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Survived by wife, Zaiga; son, Michael; daughter, Kristin M. Hill and husband Greg; grandchildren: Alexa, Elena and Mason. Born in Des Moines, IA to Michael P. Moriarty and Katherine Brookshier Moriarty. Graduated Fremont High School 1950, attended Wayne State Teachers College prior to admission to University Nebraska Lincoln Dental College, where he completed his B.S., D.D.S. degree in 1956. Following 4 years of service in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain, he returned to UN-Lincoln and completed his Master's of Science in Dentistry, with a specialization in Orthodontics in 1962. He entered into private practice while continuing to expand on his nationally recognized and published cleft palate research. Throughout his 40 years of practicing orthodontics, Tom was a part-time Associate Professor at UN-Lincoln Dept. of Graduate Orthodontics and later also taught at UNMC-Omaha Munroe-Meyer Institute. Tom was a member and active in many of the national and local orthodontic associations, organizations and honorary fraternities. As a reward for his dedication to orthodontics, education and research, he was invited and inducted into the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontics in 1967. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church. Tom retired in 2002 to enjoy time with his family and friends, travel, and pursue his hobbies.
VISITATION begins Saturday, Feb 26, 10am at First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., followed by SERVICES at 11am. Memorials preferred to Nebraska Humane Society. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
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Daniel Richie
February 25, 2011
Zaiga & Family, it was pleasure to know Tom. He's the nicest person I know and always had a positive attitude. He will be deeply missed.
David Karlquist
February 24, 2011
To The Moriarty Family, My sincere condolences on the loss of Dr. Moriarty. I was a patient of his from about 1964 until 1978 or 79. I am sure he was so glad my orthodontic treatment finally ended. I was just talking about him to my new endodontist two days ago. Dr. Moriarty is the reason I have a red and black lava lamp in my office. The ones in his two offices were so calming while I waited my turn. He was a big part of my life while growing up, simply because of the number of visits for oh-so-many years. I am so sorry for your loss - Dr. Moriarty holds a special place in my memory.
Julia Lockett
February 24, 2011
Michael, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that your heart be comforted with loving memories of your dad...you look so much like him.
Bill Fead
February 23, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
N. Dwain Acker
February 21, 2011
Zaiga & Family:
You have been and are in my thoughts & prayers. Tom & I were classmates at Fremont NE High School Class 1950. A smile came to him naturally and he devoted his life to brightening the smiles of others - as we know in more ways than one! We did not have much contact after FHS - but I remembert the smile that he brought to our faces and to the people at Petrow's in Omaha when we had a Class gathering there a few years ago. The owner manager was sharing history of the Petrows Candy Kitchen in Fremont & Tom told him & reminded us that he had been a "Soda Jerk" there a "Couple Years" ago. Thanks Lord for having had some time with Tom. He was a Blessing. May your memories and faith continue to be a Blessing to you.
N. Dwain Acker
Jeanne King
February 21, 2011
Tom Moriarty was a neat guy. When I was going to high school in Fremont, he and a few other guys used to come to the front of my house and we'd talk and talk. He was a fun guy and funny. When I saw him at the 50th he was still working and an inspiration to continue working and I still am. Jeanne King Runner Arth. San Diego
Doug Barrientos
February 20, 2011
Ziggy and family,
I am very happy to have known Tom and he was truly one of the nicest people I have met in my life. He will be missed. I will be saying prayers for your family.
GOD BLESS YOU
Dave Creal
February 19, 2011
Zaiga and family,
Please know that I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was such a wonderful man with great compassion and a sense of humor that made everyone smile.
February 19, 2011
Zaiga and family, I enjoyed meeting Tom and he seemed like a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss and continue praying for you and your family, God Bless You, Bob Jefferson.
Dagnija Anders
February 18, 2011
Dear Zaiga, My brother Norb called me today and told me the sad news about Tom. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I pray tht God will comfort you and give you peace, and that all your wonderful memories of Tom will help you in this time of grief. With deepest sympathy, Dagni
Cindi Peery
February 18, 2011
Zaiga-please know I am thinking of you and you have been and will continue to be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. You have been so wonderful to me. I can never thank you enough...
Cindi Peery, FUMC
February 18, 2011
Dear Zaiga and family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. Zaiga, I remember sitting beside you and Tom at one of our class reunion banquets at the Fremont Golf Club, and I so enjoyed spending the time with you.
My sympathy.
Marilyn Kircher
Class of '50 Omaha, NE
Christine Steffens-Kendall
February 18, 2011
Ziggy, Michael and Kristin,
Your father was a wonderful person. He had a heart of gold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 18, 2011
Dear Zaiga, Michael and Kristin,
I so enjoyed talking with Tom. I know your good memories of him will sustain you during this time and in the future.
I'm thinking of you and ask for God's blessing on your family.
Diane Fortenbury
Susan Jacobs-Hagen
February 18, 2011
I have great memories of Dr. Tom - and your whole family! I was fortunate to be his patient, to babysit for Michael and Crick, to work for him, and to enjoy so much laughter with him over the years! What a wonderful man!
My prayers are with you.
Susie Jacobs-Hagen
Rhonda McKenzie
February 17, 2011
What a terrific man and wonderful boss. I enjoyed every minute I worked with him and the years of knowing him since. He loved to laugh and was always up for a good practical joke - giving or receiving. He will be remembered very fondly. God bless him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ziggy, Michael and Crick.
Rhonda, Lauren and Seth McKenzie
February 16, 2011
I'm gonna miss him so much, I'll miss chatting on the phone with him . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Chad and Christine Steffens ( Omaha, NE)
Dale & Laura Biggs
February 16, 2011
Zaiga & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
With much love, Dale and Laura Biggs
Heidi Hill
February 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I am deeply saddened. What a geat man. He was like a second Dad to me. He had the biggest heart I have ever know. He was my rock in may difficult times. He taught me everything I know about Orthodontics. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Heidi Hill (Yarbrough)
Kim Lortz
February 16, 2011
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
love,
Kim and Mike Lortz
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