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Daniel Moriarty Obituary
Born to Mary O'Connell Moriarty and Daniel Joseph Moriarty on February 11, 1931, Dan's earliest years were spent in Eureka Valley until the family moved to the Sunset's Parkside District where Dan lived for the next 45 years. After attending "the finest, the greatest and the best" St. Cecilia's Grammar School, Dan continued on to St. Ignatius High School and later University of San Francisco. Dan proudly played for both SI and USF's baseball teams. His talents as a catcher later earned him induction into the North Beach/Marina Sports Hall of Fame. After graduating from USF, Dan served as 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army in Germany. Following the army, Dan joined the San Francisco Police Department where he retired as a Lieutenant after 32 years of service. Acquiring a teaching credential, Dan also taught for the SF Unified School District.
A devoted and loving family man and friend, Dan was always there when you needed him. Whether he was instilling the "Men of Kerry" values in his grandchildren or looking in on sick friends, you could always count on Dan. He never asked for much and loved the simple things in life: watching the sun set at Ocean Beach, spending the month of March in Scottsdale for the Giants Cactus League Spring Training, cruising the City in his Chevy pick-up truck, relaxing on his deck at the Russian River with a good book and his portable radio or in front of the TV on his Barcalounger watching his beloved SF Giants, Notre Dame Football or just about anything sports related. He was a friend of Bill W. and had a positive impact on the lives of so many. Dan will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor, infectious smile and love of sweets.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of over 31 years, Elaine; step-children Debbie (Steve), Kathleen and James (Paige) Crowley; grandchildren Michael (Lauren), Ryan, Jason (Estefanie), Jamie, Christina and Erin; great-grandchildren Robert, Thomas, Leah, Kameron, Rose and Baby Jason; loving brothers and sisters Aileen (Tom), John, Steve (Jane), Dennis (Terry), Mary (Jack, deceased), Mike (Dede), and Joe (Carol) and countless nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews all of whom he loved dearly and was most proud.
Friends and family are welcome to visit after 6:15pm and to attend a vigil on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 7:30pm at St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave. (Vicente), San Francisco. A Mass of Celebration of Dan's life will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave., San Francisco.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor, The Daniel J Moriarty USF Scholarship or St. Cecilia's School.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Moriarty
Jake and Marilyn Stoltz
March 23, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 4, 2016
Dear Elaine, family and friends.
We send to you our love and our prayers along with our friendship to give you all our condolences and support. God Bless you
for all the support and care you, your family and friends gave to Dan!
May the "pipes" play eternally for "Donie"
With Love and fond memories,
Ed and Nancy Garvey
Marty Ruane
April 4, 2016
Dear Elaine and family,
I just wanted you to know that you and Dan are in my thoughts and prayers. I will add Dan's name to the petitions when I lector at church on Sunday . He was a kind man and I always enjoyed visiting with him ( and you Elaine) when we were neighbors in San Anselmo. What would start off as a brief visit would turn into an hour (at least) of fond memories of days gone by in SF,the river, and the many wild and humorous adventures of the city Irish luminaries like Dan, my father, Jack Bosque, Harold Caulfield, Joe Kelly, Joe Desmond, and many others. Dan was a good man and will be well received by many friends in God's kingdom. God bless.
Marty
Jack and Joan Goodwin
April 3, 2016
It is with deep regret that we learned of the passing of Dan. A friend, A classmate at St. Ignatius and USF and an all around great guy who will be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to all of his Family.
James Crowley
April 3, 2016
The following is a video I put together for my mother Elaine, The Moriarty family and Dan's friends ...to remember Dan ...it played at his wake last night April 1st
http://youtu.be/SCfmgOvNCKw
along with this website...
http://www.jimicrowley.com/doniemoriarty.html
Thank you for your support
James Crowley
April 2, 2016
To Sweet Elaine and to all of my wonderful Moriarty cousins, you have my deepest condolences over the loss of your beloved husband and brother. Donnie's pain is over and he is at peace with his other beloved family members, including my dad, Mort. It is so difficult to lose someone that you have loved so much. He will be with the best of company and their arms will be open to welcome him. Were it not for an accident, I would be there today with my mom, Marion, and all you. We, from the McInerney Clan, are with you in spirit and love.
Janis (McInerney) Stone
Peg Duggan
April 2, 2016
Dear Elaine and all the Moriarity Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing but I have a very happy place in my heart when I think of Dan! He was such a warm and kind and loving spirit. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time of loss. Be gentle with yourselves.
April 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss, I know Dan was ill for quite some time. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family
John & Barbara Seymour
March 31, 2016
My mom, Connie and father, Bruce Jones send their condolences. Our prayers are with you Elaine and the family. Melanie Jones
Leslie jo Crane
March 31, 2016
My prayers are with you Elaine
And your wonderful family sorry for your loss and rest in peace Dan
Jack Murphy
March 31, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My prayers go out to you Elaine and and the entire Moriarty family.
BOB & SANDIE O'BALLE
March 31, 2016
Dear Elaine,May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. - You are a special person to me who gave Dan so much and loving special care. When he was too ill to join us at the River functions you always remembered to bring him desert. Your care and love for Dan will be remembered by all that cared for him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike Puccinelli
March 31, 2016
My condolences to the Moriarty family. I worked for Dan at Park Station as a young officer in the SFPD. Dan was one of the best Lt's I ever worked for, most definitely one of the good guys, RIP
Elaine Kerrigan
March 30, 2016
Rest in Peace Dan. Wonderful memories through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris ( Kelly ) Langridge
March 30, 2016
My deepest, heartfelt sorrow at your loss Elaine and all the Moriority family! His love for you won the day and survived to his last day ... Not many can say that ! Love to you now, as you send him off to that "other shore" -
Jim Pera
March 30, 2016
RIP, Dan.
My condolences to the Moriarty family and to all his many friends.
Dan was my Lieutenant at Park Station when I was a young sergeant. He was one of the finest bosses I ever worked for.
Dan's easy going, quiet, level headed and intelligent bearing served as an excellent example to all of us about what it is to be a great cop but more importantly a great man.
It was my privilege to have known him and his memory will always be held in high esteem.
March 30, 2016
Our thoughts and condolences to Elaine and all of the Moriarty family. He was a great man and we know he will be missed. Love, Jake and Marilyn Stoltz
Suzanne Collins Kuller
March 30, 2016
Thoughts of Dan Moriarty and those of my wonderful Uncle Jack (Bosque) are inseparable to me: two men whose fun-loving spirits and tender hearts gave us kids some hope that adulthood could be a place of joy. Thank you, Dan. I know you and my Uncle Jack are up there enjoying a good joke together.
RALPH McDonald
March 30, 2016
TO DEDE MIKE AND THE MORIARTY FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. DAN WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED. HAVING GROWN UP IN THE PARKSIDE DISTRICT WITH THE MORIARTY FAMILY AND DAN WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT MEMORY. AND TALKING TO DAN AT MIKES HOUSE ABOUT THE OLD DAYS AND OUR FRIENDS THAT WERE GONE I BIG WILL ALWAYS TREASURE. RIP DAN YOU WERE THE BEST.
RALPH MCDONALD GALT CA.
CONTACT ME
John Wyman
March 30, 2016
Dear Joe Carol and Moriarty family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of DAN. I considered Dan a friend, mentor, and one of the best lieutenants I have ever worked for. His upbeat attitude, and infectious smile made everyone around him better, May he rest in peace.
Dan Gardner
March 29, 2016
The City of Saint Francis lost a fine family man. Dan, rest in peace. Up Cork!
Chris Kelly- Langridge
March 29, 2016
So Many happy and FUNNY memories flooded into my head when I first heard of Dan's passing... Dan & Uncle Jack (Jack Bosque) were fixtures of LOVE, strength,and were unofficial "ADVISORS" to us KELLY kids and the BOSQUE girls & Boys (Uncle Paul) - He & Uncle Jack were OUR "BOYS of SUMMER" - Hacienda/ Russian River will never be the same with out Dan - "VIO CON DIOS" Dan- Much LOVE goes with you ...Christine Kelly-Langridge & Steve Langridge
Donie McInerney
March 29, 2016
Donie, you sailed away from our shore
out the Golden Gate,
You're last trip.
"There, you're gone."
Gone where? From our sight is all.
At that moment
others on the far shore, a great throng,
your Mom, Dad, Mickey,
called out "Here he comes."
And that's dying.
Donie Mac "Big? Donie
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