Kevin James Moriarty

A life-long resident of Seattle, WA, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2015 at the age of 61 from a sudden heart attack.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Cathy Moriarty (ne Flaherty); his brother Patrick Moriarty (Marsha Hahn), his sisters Kathleen Lovejoy (Mike) and Theresa Moriarty (special friend Craig Wilson); his sister-in-law Leslie Moriarty; his children, Casey (Susan), Tim, Mary Kost (Jimmy), Brigid, and Theresa; and his four grandchildren Madeline and James Kost and Claire and Beatrice Moriarty; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Stephen Moriarty; his mother, Theresa Moriarty; and his father, Jack Moriarty.

Kevin was born in Seattle on November 12, 1953 to Jack and Theresa Moriarty. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1972, and attended the University of Washington Professional Actor Training Program. On March 18, 1978, he married his soulmate and other half Cathy, a fellow life-long resident of Seattle.

Kevin was a devoted husband and father who always put his family first. Without fail, he could be counted on to provide wise advice in times of distress and comfort in times of sorrow. His incredible Irish sense of humor, infectious laugh, and kind heart brought happiness and joy to so many.

Kevin had a passion for the theater and wrote a play titled "A Rose for Danny" that he perfected over many years. The 3-act play was based on the true story of the life of Kevin's grandfather. The play was produced last March thanks to the generous support of his friends and family for which he was so grateful.

He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

Recitation of the Rosary will be

Wednesday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. BOTH at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Fr. Lyle Konen, C.Ss.R. will officiate.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2015.

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44 Entries

Kevin Cobley

November 6, 2024

Happy heavenly birthday old buddy! God keep you til' we meet again someday.

james gibbs

January 28, 2023

Sorry to see that Kevin has passed,he was a good guy..very talented.I worked with he and Cathy at Carnation till closing.my name is Jim gibbs and would enjoy sharing a story or two with Cathy and seeing if she still keeps up with any of the other workers?!..thanks 425 697 0780 Jim

Allison Rattray

March 24, 2022

Taken to soon. One of the nicest person I´ve ever had the pleasure to work with.

Theresa Moriarty

October 16, 2020

I miss you so much daddy. I miss my bestfriend. Please watch over me. I think about you everyday. I hope to make you proud in my acting. I hope you feel peace and eternal bliss.

October 10, 2015

I will miss my little brother every day for the rest of my life.
Pat Moriarty

April 21, 2015

Our family was so sorry to hear about Kevin's untimely passing. I was grateful to be able to leave work to attend his funeral. What a turnout & what a testament to the person he was in this life. We are all comforted in knowing that he's in heaven where he will be welcomed by our Lord & all of Kevin's loved ones who are waiting for him there. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family for their tremendous loss & difficult times ahead.
Mary Blanchett & Family

Mary,Dave Courtney

April 14, 2015

Dear Terry, Cathy & Family. I was so shocked to hear of Kevin's passing today. My memories go back many yrs ago when he was little...teasing him & he back to me. Always sensitive, but full of humor. May the good Lord fill you w/the Peace & Love that only He can give during this time of great sorrow. Blessings to you All. Love, Mary Beck & Dave Courtney.

April 11, 2015

am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great man enjoyed working with him at QFC. Your family is in my prayers Allison R

Stephanie Hanson

April 6, 2015

Cathy and the whole family, we were so shocked and saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. I wish there was something we could do or say that would give you comfort. You are in our prayers.

The Bailess Family

April 5, 2015

Cathy, Theresa, and family... We send our prayers and comfort to you in this time of grief after Kevin's passing. We heard the news midweek and are so sorry for your loss. May God's grace and peace be with you as you mourn a father, husband, and friend who was truly a joy to know. Celebrate his life and the memories you will always have that will bring laughter and tears of joy as you remember his influence on the lives of so many. Be blessed this Easter Sunday!
Ben, Cyn, Morgan, and Shelby

April 4, 2015

Dear Cathy,Casey,Tim ,Mary, Teresa, Bridget.
The McAlerney, McCullough ,Guevara families send their heartfelt prayers your way as you carry the burden of the loss of Kevin. We all loved him dearly and know we will be together soon one day. Keep in touch. I saw him about three months ago and we shared some memories and good thoughts for the future.
We are pleased to know there will be a servive in Ireland for Kevin. Please send me any info anyone might have about that.
Kevin,Cread me lafelte you'll find here before you and the more you're gone the more we'll adore you. Someone please correct my Irish?
Much love,
Elizabeth McCullough Guevara
Seattle

Mark and Robin DeSalvo

April 3, 2015

Cathy and family....
So very sorry to hear about Kevin. I remember when we worked at Darigold, he always had a funny saying everyday for me. He will be greatly missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathleen Guloy

April 3, 2015

Dear Cathy and Family,

This morning, Good Friday, I picked up my cellphone while my other hand was opening the door of my morning casework. I was so surprised to hear the news and can only remember so well Kevin's purity of heart and purpose, his commitment to the Lord and all that is true. I also recall reading about his play down here in Portland and was surprised to hear this as I did not know of his acting and playwright abilities and talents...a reflection of his own humility...virtue hides itself!

Please know that at our Good Friday gathering this afternoon before the Cross I prayed for Kevin, you and your family. I will have a Mass said for him and all of you in the near future.

Please accept my condolences, my sadness to know he is gone now....but see him as well as another friend and soul to ask for prayers for those of us still down here below.

God bless you, Cathy and to all your family and loved ones who hold Kevin particularly in their hearts.

When we die to ourselves, we no longer belong to ourselves but to Christ...and in Christ we are all one body....his presence missed.

Barbara Linde

April 3, 2015

Dear Cathy -
I was so very sorry to learn that your beloved husband Kevin had passed. There are simply no words to soften such a terrible blow. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family. Judging from the many lovely messages in this guest book, Kevin leaves behind a rich legacy of love and laughter and creativity. I'm so very sorry for your profound loss. I hope the love and support of family and friends will be of comfort in this most difficult time.
Sending you love,
Barb Linde

Karl Holzheimer

April 2, 2015

I acted opposite Kevin in 4 shows: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest & The Rope at Shoreline Community College, in Death of a Salesman we played brothers Biff & Happy at the Driftwood Players in Edmonds, and finally in 2 productions of A Rose for Danny staged at SCC. He was truly an amazing actor and a very good friend. I will miss him always.

Death of a Salesman February - March, 1976 with Karl Holzheimer & Nan Prebezac

Karl Holzheimer

April 2, 2015

I had the pleasure of attending acting classes with Kevin at Shoreline Community College and working with him in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Kevin was a delightful man and a gifted performer. I feel honored to have known him. I'm very sorry for the loss of Kevin to his family and our community.
Kim Roff Opheim

Esther Rockwell

April 2, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met Kevin once but he was delightful to chat with that evening. My youngest daughter, JoAnne Rockwell Hanson is a good friend of the Kost family. Mary I know what the loss of a father is like, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Esther

April 2, 2015

Cathy and family,
I''m sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great guy. He was always fun to work with. He will be missed.
Bartt Chipman

Sandra Emerson Uberuaga

April 2, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to Kevin's family. Today's rosary and mass were a beautiful tribute to this mountain of a man. May the many memories of Kevin comfort you during this time.

Mike Ragland Family

April 1, 2015

Cathy and Family,

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of
His hand.

Our love and prayers go out to you all! I was also lucky enough to work with Kevin for many years at Darigold. He blessed all of our lives.

April 1, 2015

Cathy and Family, We offer our prayers and deepest of sympathy. May our Father in Heaven give you strength, comfort and peace in this time of need. God bless you. pama

April 1, 2015

Cathy & Family,
Kevin and I worked together for several years at Darigold. I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am that he has passed. He was truly a kind and thoughtful man. He always talked about how proud he was of his family.

I remember going to see Kevin's play at the community college and was so impressed.

When my father passed away, Kevin took the day off of work to show his support for my family and sang a wonderful Irish song at my father's gravesite. It was a touching moment and a moment that my family has never forgotten and remembers fondly. This was just one act of many that Kevin did for the kindness of others.

I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know this man. A very good man indeed!

Mike Leahy & Family

Pam Gaertner

April 1, 2015

Dear Cathy and family,
Karl, Sonnet and I were very shocked and sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I remember how much Karl and I enjoyed his play. How many people can say anything they wrote actually made it to production? I wish you strength in the days to come. Sonnet sends her love.

Cathy Dausman

April 1, 2015

Dear Cathy and family,
Kevin and I were St. Anne's classmates; his handsome young face smiles back at me from a mid 1960s photo. We missed each other at a fall, 2012 reunion, but I had been following his success as a playwright. He has left you a legacy of love and although it has been years and we are many miles away from Seattle, I share your sorrow. You are all in my prayers,

sally clark

April 1, 2015

My prayers are with the family.

Tim Sullivan

April 1, 2015

Cathy and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Kevin as having a smile on his face. He was proud of his family and his Irish heritage. The world was a better place because Kevin was in it. He will be greatly missed.

Barbara Burgess

April 1, 2015

Kevin was a fellow classmate of mine at Queen Anne High School. My condolences to Kevin's family. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin's family.

April 1, 2015

Kevin was as Irish as Ireland and had much to be proud of. He was a wonderful actor and a fine playwright. I had the privilege to call him a colleague in the theater and a friend in the lobby. I am stunned with grief. Kevin will be missed but never forgotten.

March 31, 2015

Dear Cathy and family, Kevin and I go way back. Im so sorry for your loss. I saw him last summer at Joe Meads memorial and we had a blast catching up. I cant believe hes gone too. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. The world has lost a good man or should I say a good Irish man! God Speed Kevin. Love always Tacy Trudeau Cawdrey

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

March 31, 2015

Dear Kathleen, Theresa and Family,
We Sisters send you our supportive prayers as Kevin enters his eternal happiness. May his new life in God's Presence bring great peace to all who remain.

Doug Lorentz

March 31, 2015

I was deeply saddened to learn today of Kevin's recent passing. I knew him well as kids growing up in the neighbourhood on Queen Anne, and then again in high school. After a long silence we reconnected over the past few years after a high school reunion, and I was very happy to find how well he had been doing after so many years. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends whom he left behind way too soon.

March 31, 2015

Kathy, you and your family are in my prayers. So sorry I couldn't be there. I really enjoyed every minuet I worked with Kevin all those years. He will be dearly missed.
Rod Pearsall. Ex-Darigold.

Jody B

March 31, 2015

I'm deeply saddened by this untimely departure. Kevin was a lovely man. I had the pleasure of knowing him through SCC (willy clark) and performances together, and occasionally saw or worked with him on projects. He loved his family. To all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. His resonating personality, voice, and laughter will be missed. I am sending my heartfelt prayers for your peace. Blessings

March 31, 2015

I remember him well from many classes at QA. The last class I remember he sat behind me in film class as I believe was a senior I think. Kevin you will be missed.

March 31, 2015

So sorry to hear this. Kathy I think of you often and will keep you ib my prayers.
Kathy Flaherty Kelly

Boyle Family

March 31, 2015

Our Sympathies....may he rest in peace

March 31, 2015

Dearest Cathy and family....I was so sorry to hear about Kevin. I remember when you and Kevin first met, and knew you were so right for each other. I will always remember Kevin's encouragement and positive energy during the Darigold lockout. He was always there for anyone that needed help. Please know that my heart and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I hope his memories will warm your hearts forever and help you all in the trying times ahead.

Always, with love
Becky DeSalvo

Doug Deering

March 31, 2015

God bless you Tim and all your family. We are praying for your dad's repose.

Doug and Ellen

Kevin Cobley

March 31, 2015

I knew Kevin from theater days at S.C.C. and later at the U.W. Kevin was my friend and we were in a few shows together. I have not seen Kevin in some years, but I remember him so very well as he was unforgettable. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am still very much in theater and I will dedicate my next performance to his memory.

Margie Robert

March 31, 2015

I am deeply saddened at the loss of Kevin. He was a classmate, a friend, a collaborator. Kevin has left his mark on me and on all those whose lives he touched. He will be missed by many. My most sincere condolances to Cathy and their children, to his siblings, nieces and nephews. May the Peace of our Lord surround you all at this difficult time.

March 30, 2015

Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin.
So many memories...The Ireland adventure, climbing Cough Patrick in Limerick, growing up on Queen Anne Hill together and of course Kevin singing Danny Boy at every opportunity.

I'll miss you Lad.
Jim McNamee

This appeared in the Seattle Post Intelligencer on 7/23/77.

Karl Holzheimer

March 30, 2015

Kevin and Family, Sorry to hear of your untimely passing. My condoelences to your beautiful family! My mom and I enjoyed your play when it was at the GreenLake playhouse! I enjoyed getting to know you at Theresa's basketball games. May you rest in Peace dear Friend. Joe Small

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