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1945
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Michael Moriarty Obituary
04/08/1945 - 05/20/2024
Mike passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband to his wife of 51 years Maureen (Culhane) Moriarty, a loving father to Sean Moriarty. A loving brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and true friend to many. Mike was predeceased by his parents Con and Eileen (Brosnan) Moriarty, brother Pat Moriarty, daughter-in-law Jessica (Reynolds) Moriarty.
Mike was born in Tralee. Co. Kerry Ireland on April 8, 1945. With his parents and brother Pat, immigrated to San Francisco in 1948 where his sister Ann (Pat) Aherne was born. Mike attended St. Peter's Grammar School. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1963 and went to work at Metropolitan Life Insurance. Mike worked in the insurance industry for over 50 years.
Mike started playing Gaelic football at an early age and learned to love the game and the Irish community. He treasured the hours he spent training and playing the game. He was passionate about his love for the Gaelic Athletic Association and was a longtime chairman and officer of the Western Division Board of the San Francisco GAA where he promoted all the Gaelic sports. Mike loved volunteering and serving the Irish community and spent many hours promoting his culture. He was past president of the United Irish Cultural Center, United Irish Societies, Kerry Athletic Club, and Shannon Rangers Football and Hurling Club. Mike was the Grand Marshal of the 2011 UIS St Patrick's Day Parade.
Mike was a proud member of Epiphany Parish for over 50 years. He was inducted into the Epiphany Athletics Hall of fame in 2011.
Mike was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in 1989. Showing his true fighting Irish spirit Mike underwent and survived a bone marrow transplant. Mike fought many health battles throughout his life and finally succumbed to dementia.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 31, at Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna St. San Francisco. Visitation 10:30am, rosary 11:00am, and Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am.
Donations may be made to United Irish Cultural Center, Epiphany Athletic Program, Leukemia Society or your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Moriarty
Sponsored by Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City.
John Kelly
January 8, 2025
Maureen and Sean
Only heard of Mikes passing today from a friend of mine in SFO
Deepest sympathies to you all
John Kelly Cork and Ballydesmond
[email protected]
Alexander Lawrence
September 27, 2024
I worked with Mike for almost twenty years. He was a great man with always a great attitude to all. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Maureen and family,RIP Mike.
Alex Lawrence
Mary and Pat Lynch
June 3, 2024
Dear Maureen and Sean,
We were so sad to hear that Mike had died. He was a gentleman and so kind to us back in 1979 when we stayed with you guys. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary and Pat Lynch, Castleknock, Dublin.
RON Sanchez
June 2, 2024
Worked with Mike at Metropolitan Life. Always nice and a real gentleman. Rest in peace. Ron Sanchez
John & Clodagh Cahalane & family
May 30, 2024
Deepest condolences to Maureen & Sean and all the family on the passing of Mike. He was a true gentleman and was passionate about his roots and culture. He loved the GAA and gave his flesh and blood to see it grow. A true Gael. May he rest in peace.
Donal, Anne, Rebecca and Angela Quinlan, Cork / San Francisco
May 30, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Maureen, Sean and family on the passing of your beloved Mike. We have many wonderful memories of Mike throughout the years and always treasured his friendship.
Anne McGettigan
May 30, 2024
Dear Maureen, So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Michael, the love and partner of your life. Your memories will keep you strong.
Andy Mc Hugh. Castlederg Co Tyrone Ireland
May 29, 2024
Hi Maureen and family. Very sorry to hear about Mike.He was a real Gentleman and a Gael.He will also be a huge loss to the GAA in San Francisco where he was a major Stalwart for a long number of years.
Wayne Spadaro
May 29, 2024
RIP Mike. Always enjoyed our time together at Metropolitan Life. Condolences to the family.
Seosamh h-Airtneada
May 29, 2024
Sincere sympathy to Maureen, Sean and extended Moriarty family on the passing of Mike a true gentleman and great Gael .
Seosamh O' h-Airtneada
Clan na Gael SF
Erin's Isle SF
Karen McDonald
May 28, 2024
Sending our deepest condolences to the Moriarty family; may he Rest in Peace.
Sincerely,
Peggy McDonald
James and Karen Burke
Joseph Lydon
May 28, 2024
Rest In Peace Mike thank you for your service to the GAA my prayers and condolences to Maureen and the Family God Bless
Joe Lydon Boston
Joe & Catherine O Reilly, Cavan.
May 27, 2024
In my 15 years in San Francisco I had the privilege of knowing Mike. I played football against him . I worked with him both as a member of the Western Divisional Board executive and as a delegate representing Young Irelaners. I also played football where Mike was the referee. A pure Gentleman and a Gael trough and true. Deepest sympathy to his family and
many friends. Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm dilis.
Mark Edel Molly and Evin Gorman
May 27, 2024
May Mike RIP thinking of you Maureen and Sean at this sad time xox
johnscully and sheilamccarthy newmarket county cork
May 27, 2024
sincere condolences to maureen and family rest in peace mike
Shannon Rangers Gaelic Football and Hurling Club.
May 26, 2024
Deepest condolences to Maureen,Sean and all the family.Mike was a founding member and player with our Club and did so much work behind the scenes to help the Club in every way possible!
Eileen (Lynch) McGrath
May 26, 2024
Condolences to Maureen, Sean and the Moriarty and Aherne families on the passing of Mike. May her rest in peace.
Noreen Lynch Co Kerry
May 26, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Maureen,Sean and all the family on the loss of Mike,may he rest in peace.
Danny & Betty McElligott
May 26, 2024
Condolences to Maureen & Sean, to the extended Moriarty & Ahern families, on the passing of Mike. Mike was always generous with his time, supporting so many Irish and sports organisations.
Rest in peace Mike.
Paddy 'The Tailor' Brosnan Scartaglin
May 26, 2024
Condolences to all Mike family and friends rip Mike
Phil and Peggy Murphy
May 26, 2024
To Maureen and Sean we extend our deepest condolences to you both on the passing away of Mike. He was a lovely person. Phil and I have known Mike for decades. May he rest in peace.
Barbara Moriarty
May 25, 2024
The kindest, gentlest, sweetest, Uncle any girl could ask for. You will be missed immeasurably. I'm certain my Dad welcomed you with a big hug and a joke to make you laugh. Thank you for all the memories, Uncle Mike.
Barbara "Bobbi" Moriarty
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