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Tuesday Jan 27, 2009
To Bruce and Family -- May you find comfort in knowing that your dad is no longer suffering. We wish you peace.
Jodie and Bob
Jodie Caruolo and Bob Chesney - (Cumberland, RI)
Tuesday Jan 27, 2009
Dear Lola and family: your friend's from Grandview Center send their heartfelt sympathies and prayers at this most difficult time.
John Partridge - (Pawtucket RI)
Tuesday Jan 27, 2009
To The Family of Joseph P. Moran Jr.
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,far as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
Deepest Sympathy
FORAN MANOR TENETS ASSOCIATION - (CENTRAL FALLS , RI)
Tuesday Jan 27, 2009
My deepest condolences to the entire Moran family. I know its a great loss to all of you and my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Your dad really took great joy in the accomplishments of all his children. What more can a father ask for.
May God bring you peace at this time.
leo leclerc - (Lady Lake, Florida)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Dad is now resting with Jesus and probably organizing a game of poker with Danny Paquette, Uncle George, Georgie, his mom and dad, With his sister Sissy watching on. God is pulling us all closer to him with the loss of our father. His word promises that those that are weary can come to him and he will give them rest. I love you all and we be home shortly. Love Iron Mike, Carla, Mikey and Brandon
Iron Mike Moran - (Costa Mesa California)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
To all of you, we give our deepest sympathy. He is no longer suffering. I can remember when we were kids that all the Peltier boys and all the Moran boys would get together at Ellarisk School or the field on Shawmut ave. and the pond in back of Theresa Landry's house. Those were the good old days. No matter how cold or hot it was, we always found a way of having fun and our parents would be calling one another to make sure we were together.
Just remember that he will be there in your hearts whenever you need him. If any of you need anything please don't hesitate to call.
401-334-2996 Love Kim and Lester
Kimberley (Peltier) And Lester Truesdale Jr. - (Cumberland, RI)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Dear Lola and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing. My deepest sympathy.
Robin Dupont
Grandview
Robin Dupont - (Cumberland)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
To The Moran Family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you. May you find comfort in each other and with the many friends who will support you through this time. You are a family unlike any other I have known, We love you guys.
Daren , Sherrie , Trevor , and Kamryn Lee - (Cumberland )
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
to all the morans i can not put it into words
how i feel and what you guys are all feeling,
hunt street will never be the same, i'll be home soon. love your best friend kev peltier.
kevin peltier - (cape coral florida)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
To all the Moran Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time! I know how your feeling I lost my dad 10 years ago Joe McParlin a dear friend of your dad for many years! Take comfort in knowing Your dad will be watching over all of you. You will all be in my thoughts & prays!
Jenn Tonucci - (Johnston)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Dad,
I have such great memories of growing up on Hunt Street in Central Falls. I remember sharing a room with Joe, Gregg, Mike and Chris. You sat at the Head of the table just about every night for dinner. You always kept all of us close.
I remember the day that you found out that Kristen and I were getting married. You told me that I found a gem just like Mom. That was all the reassurance that I needed for a future filled with love and joy. I thank God every day that Kara Mia and Taegan Jenna got to share some of their life with you.
You were my first teacher. The first to tell me that God had a plan for my life. You were a critic when you had to be to keep me in line but you were always my biggest supporter.
You have left some wonderful personality traits in my brothers and sisters. You taught me about loyalty and friendship.
I will think of you every single day of my life.
Every time I hear James Taylor's song, "You've Got a Friend", I will thank God for you and for the influence that you have had in my life.
Your singing and dancing always made me smile.
Your son!
Bruce Allan Moran - (Greenville, Rhode Island)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Grandpa,
God looked around his garden & found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth & saw your tired face. He put his arms around you & lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road as getting rough & the hills were getting hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids, & whispered "Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.
Your Grandaughter Caitlyn - (East Greenwich RI)
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Moran Family.May you take comfort in knowing that your father is at peace and watching over all of you.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.My he rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him.
The Sasso Family
Robert Sr. and Marie Sasso,Robert Jr. and Lisa Sasso,Derek Sasso - (Covertry R.I. and Smithfield R.I.)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Dear Family,
Please know how much you are loved. The passing of your husband and father is truly sad. I do believe he is in a better place, free from pain. May he rest in peace in the knowledge of the wonderful family he leaves as his legacy.
Love,
Aunt Gloria
Gloria Yahn - (Lincoln)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
The writings of all the friends and family are beautiful. Thank you all for the kind words about our Dad. As a young child he spoke of his wishes should he ever pass away. He was specific in this vision . He wanted the City of Central Falls to pause when he died. He wanted the biggest exit possible, a parade of such to celebrate his life. He wanted to be driven down Dexter Street with everyone watching. Imagine as a father, raising a son who has become Chief of Police. My Dad couldn't be prouder. Because of Joe , the parade request is something we can honor. When you see the parade coming down dexter street lights flashing as we make our way to the final resting place, please stand aside . Tip your hat knowing my Dad has finally received his wish. As we pass please dont shed a tear , my father proud as can be will be smiling ear to ear.
Gregg M Moran - (Rehoboth, MA)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Mr Moran,
I just want to say thank you to you for all the great memories I have of you. I was blessed with the opportunity to work for you, and talk with you many days on the steps of the Shawmut ave Home. I only wish that I could be only half the father and husband that you are.
To the Moran Family,
You are all in my families thoughts and prayers. I know that all of you have the support you need with each other to get through the loss of the Greatest Dad, Husband, Grandfather, Great Granfather, and friend. I love and miss all of you dearly.
Your Friend and Brother Tom Martin.
The Martin Family - (Florida)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
To Colonel Moran, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family
Cathy Richards-Berthelette - (Woonsocket,RI)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Mrs Moran,Joe,Greg,Linda andFamilyWith our deepest sympathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are all sorry for your loss. Bob and Jean
Bob, Jean and Wendy Singleton, also Rob, Shelley and Zackary Cartier - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Can someone say CF? I am so pleased that people would take the time to write such loving words for my family. I think everyone would agree if a fight took place, that myself or one of my brothers were probably in the middle of it, But make no mistake, If you were called a friend of one of the Moran's, You always knew that we would have your back and never run. My Dad loved you all and would want you to think of him with smiles as he told his jokes and entertained with his extraverted personality. Make no mistake that my Dad is asking God for favors for everyone of you. Coming here from California brings back one very distinct saying from my father "It's so cold out here that the Politicians have their hands in their own pockets." I love you all and God bless.
"Iron Mike Moran - (Costa Mesa California)
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I know how much your Husband and Dad meant to you. It's been many years that I've seen him, but has much as I remember him and will always remember. He has always had a smile and loved his wife and children. May I shed a tear with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take Care.
Shirley Patenaude (Losasso) - (Coventry)
Friday Jan 30, 2009
Dear Mrs. Moran and family,
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joe. I knew him my whole life and he was always very kind to me. I remember performing with him at the Holy Trinity minstrel over 30 years ago. He sang and danced to a song called Alabama jubilee and it was a big hit. Joe was talented and funny as well as being an obviously great father. May you all find peace in the good memories of him we will always carry.
Ray Cooney - (Central falls RI)
Friday Jan 30, 2009
To the Moran Family
Sometimes we think that all is lost when we lose a loved one but that's not true for as long as he is in your memories he lives.
With deepest sympathy for all of you. God Bless
Moe Brousseau - (Central Falls)
Friday Jan 30, 2009
I always had such good talks about many things with Mr Morin. He always gave me good and wise advice when I asked. I'm sure his family will miss him very much. Mr deepest condolences and the best to this family from the Twohig Family. Don Twohig Sr.
Donald P Twohig - (Kendall St Central Falls RI)
Friday Jan 30, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF Joseph P. Moran, Jr.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
AND VERY SADLY MISSED.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
EVELYN MCNULTY - (CENTRAL FALLS RI)
Sunday Feb 01, 2009
We are sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time. Stay strong and know that he is at peace.
Debbie & Rita Coles - (Daytona Beach, FL)
Wednesday Mar 25, 2009
To Bruce, Joe, Mike, Greg, Chris, and the girls,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. You are one of the strongest and tightest families I have ever met and that is a tribute to your father's presence in your lives. I hope you find some condolence in the fact that your dad is in a much better place. Stay strong.
Mike Bolduc - (Cumberland, RI)
Friday Apr 03, 2009
Grandpa,
I think of you everyday when I wake up and fall asleep. I remember all the things that you've told me about always doing my best and letting no one get in my way. I remember how you told me that you wanted the best for me & how I could be anything I wanted, all i had to do was try. I'm trying for you grandpa. Your words keep me moving forward and wanting the best for myself like I know you want for me. I know your watching me and I promise I'll make you proud. I miss you and I love you with all of my heart.
Your Grandaughter Caitlyn - (East Greenwich)
Wednesday Apr 08, 2009
Today is April 8TH almost 4 months since I received that phone call. I have times of laughter but most of sadness. See.. Brandon is starting centerfield for the varsity baseball team and is batting almost 500. And the other day after his game I was so excited that he went 2for3 with 2 RBI's that I picked up my phone and began to dial your number when the cold realization came over me that you were gone. The tears just poured down my face as I asked God to comfort me in such a moment of panic. He did just that, Today I posted a picture of you and I in my office at work, and guess what... I cried through that too. I miss you sooooooo much dad. I will continue to make you proud of me and hopefully you got to see Brandons game from the best seat in the world. Love you "Iron" Mike
"Iron Mike Moran - (Costa Mesa California)
Thursday May 14, 2009
I write you these letters to cope with your not being here. Gregg is really struggling and I try to give him the words you gave me when I was down, But he was soooo close to you and I can understand how he struggles. Dad, Can you get with God and ask him for the ability to visit Gregg in one of his dreams and comfort him with your being content. Also ask God to provide ways to draw your wife and kids and grandchildren closer to him. You had connections because you would approach anyone at anytime, Do this special favor for the Big Fella, he misses you more than you will ever know. I love and miss you. Love Iron Mike
Iron Mike Moran - (Costa Mesa Ca)
Sunday May 17, 2009
Hi Dad!
I wonder if you were there with me on St. Patrick's Day or on Easter or on your Birthday. I sang to you like I always do. The days have all blended together since you have been gone. Nothing is the same without you. I can't find the happiness I once had just hearing your voice. I just got an "A" in my class and you were the first one I wanted to tell. I miss you so desperately.I don't know how I am getting through most days. I have an overwhelming sense of emptiness.
You would be so proud of Colleen Dad! She has been watching over Mom day and night.
Mom's birthday is coming and your 49th Anniversary. I plan to spend time with Mom to make sure she is ok.
Nothing is the same Dad. Everyone is hurting, but we are still standing strong as a family.
I wear your ring every day and I can feel you close to me. You haven't visited in a while, so I know you are at peace. Help me find that peace Dad. Nina misses you a lot and talks about you all of the time! She cried one day coming off the bus because she heard your favorite song.
I go to your house and I won't let anyone sit in your chair! I fall to pieces to even go there. I can still smell you and feel you there.
I have to stop here Dad. I can't pull myself together enough to go on with this message.
Everytime I close my eyes all I can see is how blue your eyes were.
I know you miss us as much as we miss you.
I pray for another visit from you. Come see me soon Dad! I have so much to tell you! I met the man of my dreams! I am happy you got to meet him. He is loyal just like us Dad!He sings and he plays instruments! You would love him!!
I love you and I will always miss you Dad!!!
Love your baby girl Linda and the apple of your eye Nina Lola
Linda Moran - (Lincoln, RI)
Sunday Jun 14, 2009
You would be so proud of everyone. Kathy is so smart, so successful and so loving; so very helpful to be around. And Darbkins is helpful as always. Please know we pray for you and everyone. May you know the peace of Christ; ma the whole family know peace.
Suzette - (Lincoln, RI)
Sunday Jun 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathy and God Bless.
Missy Santagata Moran - (Lincoln, RI)
Sunday Jun 14, 2009
To the entire Moran family, we send our sympathy and our love.
Always, Kathy, Kate, Mandy and Jeanette
Kathy, Kate, Mandy and Jeanette -
Friday Jun 19, 2009
hey dad its me barbara i cant bring myself to go see you i hope you understand i never have been so lost in my hole life i have lost my best friend in the whole world and dont know where to turn im going through alot right now but trying to be strong your ring mom gave me is keeping me strong i feel so bad i havent been talking to mom but i hope she knows that i love her alot but you are my world and you never realize what someone means to you till they are gone dad keep your eye on little vinny having a hard time with him right now please please put your hand on his sholder and guide him im trying my hardest with him he is such a good kid but he is so sad it is now 5 months without you the days just keep passing by i am doing what you always told me take one problem at a time and everything will be ok nothing will ever be ok without you i have pictures of you in my phone but it is so hard looking or talking about you joe joe is getting so big he is now 10 and is doing awsome in school and in every sport he plays he is going to be like all my brothers good in everything they do. well i will write soon and i miss you so so much and hope someday i will visit you love always your first girl the one with the cold in her eye pushing a baby carriage with all the curls like her dad love you dad
Barbara Smith,MORAN - (Johnston)
Tuesday Oct 06, 2009
Grandpa,
Its been 8 of the crazist months of my life now. your passing has caused damage that can never be repaired. But if nothing else there is one positive thing that came out of this whole thing the promise that i made you before your passing i am gonna make come true. I have been working really hard this semester in school. If there is anyway you could stop by my dads dreams he would really love to hear from you. I know he is still really sad about your passing as he probley allways will be. Just stand by him he really needs you. One thing i really wish you got to see is my girlfriend, he name is courtney and i am really head over heals for her. There isnt anyway to explain the love that i have for her and hopefully one day when i marry her you will be watching, I know she would be your favorite because she is just a nice kid, so easy to get along with, she has really helped me through some of the sadest times that i am going through now that your gone. she is beautiful and Loves me for who i am. she supports me in anything i do just like you allways did. Stick by my dad grandpa I Love You Talk Again soon.
Christopher Moran - (Lincoln, RI)
Monday Nov 02, 2009
Hey Dad!
It was the first Halloween without you. :-( I brought Nina to see Mom and I broke down. This was the first time that you didn't get to see Nina all dressed-up for Halloween.
I left an eternal light for you. I hope it lights your way in the night. I think of you 100 times a day and the emptiness just doesn't go away. The holiday season is quickly approaching and I just don't know how I am going to get through it. I remember singing Adeste Fideles in Latin with you on Christmas and going to Midnight Mass. You were fighting for your life last Christmas and this Christmas you are with the Angels.
I hope you know how much we all love and miss you. Life just isn't the same without you. I pray that one day we will all be together again, singing, dancing and having good times like we did growing up.
Mom misses you terribly. Nina talks about you all the time. She asks "Mommy, why are you crying? Papa is up in heaven with the Angels and he is watching over us. Don't be sad Mommy, he is ok."
You would be so proud of her as you always were. I keep your picture in her room so she doesn't ever forget you as she gets older.
I know you are walking beside me and holding my hand when I am missing you. I can always feel your presence. That's the only thing that keeps me going.
It has been almost a year that you have been gone.
I listen to "Masterpiece" and remember dancing with you.
I am forever grateful that you are my Father.
I love and miss you so much Dad. My heart aches and I long for one more encouraging word to keep my fighting Irish spirit going...
I love you Dad!!!!
Love always,
Your Baby Linda
Linda Moran - (Central Falls, RI)
Tuesday Nov 24, 2009
HEY DAD IT IS THANKSGIVING IN A COUPLE OF DAYS AND WE ALL ARE GETTING TOGETHER AT GREGG'S HOUSE IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS WITHOUT YOU AND THEY SAY IT GETS BETTER WITH TIME IT IS NOT GETTING ANY EASIER I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I CANT BELIEVE HOW MUCH THE RING THAT YOU GAVE ME IS HELPING ME THROUGH EACH DAY AND ALL THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS THAT I HAVE BEEN FACING BUT I KNOW SOMEDAY I WILL BE RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE I NEED YOU TO STAY BY MYSIDE AND WATCH OVER ALL OF US I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DAD WE WILL BE TOGETHER SOMEDAY LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER BARBARA SWEET DREAMS POPS
Barbara Moran[smith] - (johnston)
Friday Dec 04, 2009
THE UNCONTROLLABLE TEARS
You taught me to fear nothing and so I believed this to be true,
But I never told you my biggest fear... and that was losing you,
Now I lay with this heart still full of pain, just trying to cope and keep myself sane,
Thanks for all the love and the memories you provided, the pain in my heart still hasn't subsided,
I remember the story of the coward and braveman and controlling my FEARS.....
BUT YOU NEVER TOLD ME HOW TO STOP THESE
UNCONTROLLABLE TEARS.
I pray every day that our family would come to know Jesus so that one day we can have those push up contest in heaven. Always in my thoughts. Love "Iron" Mike
"Iron " Mike Moran - (Costa Mesa Ca)
Wednesday Jan 13, 2010
Hi Dad!
I just got my acceptance letter to Graduate school!!! I called Mom to share the news and we broke down together. She told me how proud you are of me. These are the times that I miss you the most. Whenever something happens in my life, I want to run to you to share it like I always did. I would give anything to hear you say " That's a girl honey! I am proud of you. You are a smart kid!"
I will stop in to visit you and have our usual talks.
I miss you Dad. I am following through on my promise.
I Love and miss you always!
Love your baby,
Linda
Linda Moran - (Central Falls, RI)
Monday Jan 25, 2010
Dad,
A year has already gone by! I didn't sleep much last night.I felt you there! I knew you would visit again.:-)
I know you had a front row seat at Joe's swearing in. I know you were smiling ear-to-ear telling all of the angel's that he was your son!!
We all missed you being there. It wasn't the same without you Dad!! Nothing is!!
We have lived a year without hearing your voice or seeing your face or touching your skin.
I was never prepared for the emptiness that I would continue to feel.
I remember you talking about Grandma and how long it took you to get over losing her. I never thought it would come so soon.
I prayed with Nina this morning. She misses you too. I talk about you all of the time. I remember all of our talks and your guidance. I am thankful that I had you for 35 years. I would give anything to hear your voice singing "If you knew Suzie" just one more time. I would give anything to hold your hand and tell YOU how proud I am of YOU! You fought for 38 days Dad! You didn't just lay down and die. You showed us all how much courage you had that you always preached to us. You always told us " a brave man dies once; a coward dies 1000 times" you were a brave man Dad.
I can't control the tears. I can't fill the void that is in my heart losing you.
It is a struggle everyday Dad.
You always told us not to cry for you when you were gone. I don't know what is worse, losing you or having to live without you!
I write these thoughts to try to cope with the fact that you are not here.
Everyone says that time will heal it. time will never heal the loss I feel.
I lost the wind beneath my wings...
I Miss you more than words can say and I will remember you every minute of everyday of my
life.
I LOVE YOU DAD....
Linda Moran - (Central Falls, RI)
Friday Mar 05, 2010
I am praying for the day someone mentions your name and I smile inside. I have terrible bouts of nervousness that come over me. I can't seem to stop missing you. I hope you were not afraid in the end. I still worry about you.
I love you Dad. I hope I have made you proud.
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth, MA)
Tuesday May 11, 2010
HEY DAD TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE WE LOST YOU I WENT TO LITTLE JOES BASEBALL GAME YESTERDAY AND HE WAS PLAYING CATCH WITH ONE OF HIS TEAMMATES AND WAS HIT IN THE EYE WITH THE BALL HE GOT A BIG BLACK EYE I GOT SO NERVOUS AND WAS DIALING YOUR NUMBER AND HAD TO HANG UP CALLED JOE AND HE CAME TO THE GAME TO SEE JOE HE IS SUCH A GREAT GUY WELL ANYWAY HE STAYED IN THE GAME AND THEY WON I KNEW YOU WERE LOOKING OVER HIM AND SAYING SHAKE IT OFF JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW I MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT STILL CANT GO TO THE GRAVE SITE BECAUSE IT WILL KILL ME SO I WOULD RATHER TALK TO YOU THIS WAY OK DAD HAVE TO GO GET THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL WE WILL TALK SOON LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR FIRST DAUGHTER BORN BARBARA
BARBARA MORAN [SMITH] - (JOHNSTON)
Tuesday May 11, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad!!!!
you always loved your birthday... Today was a difficult day. I spoke to Barbara this morning and we started to talk about today being your birthday and I felt bad for having to change the subject. I still struggle everyday. I remember the last party I had for your birthday at my house. You had to blow out the Yankee candle because we couldn't find the candles! You made me laugh so hard! I look at that picture all of the time. GOD I MISS YOU DAD.. Nothing makes this pain go away. I hope you are resting peacefully. I did great in my classes this semester. Only 4 left until graduation. I will be putting a picture of you and Mom on my graduation cap. You two are the wind beneath my wings. I am so thankful for the both of you and the love and guidance you have given us all. Your legacy lives on in all of us. You would be so proud of the grandkids. They are so loyal to you Dad. They all got a "Band of The Hand" tattoo on their foot. I wish I could dance with you JUST ONE MORE TIME DAD... I would give ANYTHING to jitter bug with you one more time... I LOVE YOU DAD Happy 73rd birthday.
You are on my mind and in my heart. FOREVER....
Love always,
Your baby girl Linda
"when I go to sleep, I never count sheep, I count all my charms about LINDA" I can hear your voice singing me that song...
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxo
Linda Moran - (Central Falls, RI)
Tuesday Jun 01, 2010
Hey Coo~Coo....Its been so hard not being able to see or talk to you...I've been going thru a lot these past couple months and I wish you were here to talk to because no matter what my problems were you never would judge me and you would always give me great advice. Sometimes I wouldn't understand your reasons but it would always make sense in the end...the family is still having a hard time dealing with the fact your gone..some more than others but we're getting by (barely). The older grandkids got a tattoo together in honor of the BAND OF THE HAND... You taught us the meaning of loyalty and I hope your proud of the way we show it throughout each day... Jaiden and Jaidah are getting so big and they're so smart I show them pictures of you all the time so they can't forget you it helps me in the process...I check on Nanny and you wouldn't believe how strong that woman is...she really is a gem like you said. Well grandpa I'm going to put the kids to bed and I'll talk with you later ...goodnight (visit me in my dreams soon) LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER COO•COO. ~~LOVE your FAVORITE GRANDDAUGHTER TANYA
Tanya Moran - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Jun 17, 2010
Dad, its funny I find myself every now and again coming to this site to see your picture.
I always want to click off but cant help myself from wanting to say hello. I hope a day will come when I can see you again. I miss you so much. I really enjoyed your company over the years and wished for it to go on forever. Its not the same with out you, i dont believe it ever will be. Its funny i always thought Mom was the heart and soul of the family but there is no doubt it was always you. I have fixed most of the wrongs and embarrassment i have caused over the years and i hope you are up there smiling down on me. I hope you dont ever think my life was a waste. I would love to hear you say you are proud of me one last time. I wait to see you in my dreams. Dont be a stranger.
I love you always, your Boy Gregg
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth , MA)
Friday Aug 13, 2010
Today is friday and I was looking on the internet and saw this page again. I got baptized Sunday in huntington Beach. God has done so much in my life so I wanted to be baptized again as an adult to make a public proclomation of my belief in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Dad I wanted to share my gratitude out loud......Sometimes I have so much love and compassion and then it finally hits me that the reason I am like this is because the lessons you and mom taught me as a kid......God is so good and let me tell you why.....I could have taken a call and been told that you had died but instead I took a call that said you were in a coma...God allowed me to safely travel 3000 miles only for you to awaken when I landed.....I got to spend a week with you before he finally called you back home.....HOW GREAT IS THAT???
So instead of thinking what I don't have....I am looking at what I do have....and God has swept me off my feet and one day when he finally calls me home.....I expect you waiting at the gates to share the rest of eternity with me.......My prayers are constantly about all my family coming to know... that Jesus died for all of us to have everlasting life....And my dying wish would be for all my loved ones to come to know Jesus....I have sad moments because I am a human being too.... but I'll tell you something.....I know that you are not in pain anymore and that overpowers my selfish feelings of missing you...Remember you told me when you finally "kick" to smile and continue on living....WELL I INTEND TO HONOR YOUR MEMORY BY ENJOYING WHAT GOD HAD BLESSED ME WITH.....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.....LOVE "IRON" MIKE
"Iron" Mike Moran - (Newport Beach California)
Friday Aug 13, 2010
Hey grandpa, its mikey. Theres a saying that I heard that I used to dismiss.''You dont know what you have till it's gone.'' Well After losing you I can say that that saying is 100 percent right. I try to hide my feelings a lot because I am scared of what people might think of me. I never really got a chance to say good bye to you, and somedays that eats me up inside, a lot of people in the family, and in my life think that I am a cold hearted person, but I am really am not. I really am a kind hearted person with good intentions,but people chose to look at me as otherwise. My dad is really hard on me a lot, I dont think he realizes the torment he gives to me sometimes. He doesnt realize that he is pushing me further and further into a corner. He always sais that I'm your clone, and I believe it. If theres anyway you can reach out to my dad and make him be half way descent to me It would be a tremendous relief off my back. I will always think of you and you will always be in my heart. One day we will meet again, I love you...... love your grandson. michael kelly
Michael Kelly - (Newport Beach,California)
Tuesday Aug 31, 2010
Hi Dad, I came to Tom Keefe's site to view comments about a guy who was very nasty to Chucky Moreau our friend. I wanted to write something nasty to him.My respect for Joe always stops me. I dont like the phoniness people show when someone dies. You were always true to your word.If you didnt like someone they knew it. Two nights ago I saw you again in my dreams, I was with Joe and we talked to you for a minute. You looked young and happy, I asked you if you knew who we were, sure enough you knew exactly who we were. I think this is God's way of helping me cope with the loss of you. I look at your picture at home and cant believe i cant call you and say hello. I am thankful for the last days of your life, especially when you woke in the hospital and told me you loved me. Your nature was so kind in the end. I hope you are at peace with the way your life went. You will always be missed. I will always continue what you started and keep the Band of the Hand alive. It was my words but it was your teachings. I hope my son will love me like i love you. I love you more than you could ever know. Love always your boy Gregg
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth , MA)
Friday Oct 22, 2010
Hey Dad!
So it's official! I married my soul-mate, my best friend Barry. We had a Halloween Costumed Party. You would have laughed so hard! I have pictures of you in your "tu-tu" from your last Halloween, they bring me a lot of laughter!
Mom walked me down the aisle in your absence. I didn't choose any of my brothers because I didn't want to pick one over the other.
The morning I woke up on my wedding day, I held your picture and told you all about Barry and the happiness he has brought not only to my life, but to Nina's as well. I knew you were right there with us. I could hear your voice over and over all day. The wedding was perfect, except not having you there.
I never imagined how fast time would go by. I speak of you often to Mom. We reminisce about our lives and how much we miss you. Nina still talks about you all of the time. She has your picture hangiing over her bed with rosary beads on it. I told her about the "cell phone to Heaven." We have both relied on it many of times. Nina and I go to church on Sundays. That is when I feel most at peace. I am one with God and I ask that he watches over you to make sure you aren't asking for too many favors!
It has been almost two years since you went home and it hasn't gotten any less painful. I have decided to celebrate your life instead of mourning your passing. It has helped beyond words.
I just wanted to stop in and let you know I still think of you every day and miss you more than anyone could ever imagine.
I am graduating in May Dad and I need you to be there with me when I cross the stage. I am working hard to finish and keep my promise.
I love you Dad. Stay warm, I know you would have the heat blasting in the house with your sweater and long-johns on!!
Love and miss you Dad... xoxo
Your baby girl,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls)
Monday Nov 01, 2010
WELL GRANDPA I GOTTA SAY TO START OFF WITH I MISS YOU SO MUCH! ITS AN EVERLASTING PIT THAT I HOLD IN MY STOMACH KNOWING THAT YOUR GONE. I AM WORKING WITH MY DAD NOW AND I ENJOY SPENDING ALL THE TIME I DO WITH HIM. I SPEND ALOT OF TIME WORKING NOW AND ALSO WITH MY GIRLFRIEND. WISH YOU COULDVE MET HER ALITTLE MORE SHE IS GREAT! SHE STICKS BY ME NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENDS! I WILL MARRY HER ONE DAY AND I EXPECT YOU TO BE THERE! I GOTTA SAY GRANDPA I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY AND NIGHT NOT A DAY HAS GONE BY WITHOUT THINKING OF YOU! WISH THAT HEAVEN HAD A TELEPHONE SO I COULD HEAR YOUR VOICE ONCE AND A WHILE I REALLY MISS BEING ABLE TO COME UP TO YOUR HOUSE AND TALK! WELL GOT TO GO I LOVE YOU ALLWAYS
CHRISTOPHER
Christopher Moran - (Lincoln,ri)
Friday Jan 28, 2011
Good morning Dad!
Year two has come and gone without you...I reflect on our lives together. I always remember you telling all of us that you wouldn't be here forever and not to cry for you when you were gone. Believe it or not, those words have made things a lot easier.
I spent the afternoon with Mom. We went to lunch together and as soon as we walked in to the restaurant, your song "You've Got A Friend" by James Taylor was on. It stopped us in our tracks. I can feel you all around me. I know you are walking besdie me. I have really used these two years to remember how proud you always were of all of us. You left your legacy in our family. It gives me great comfort to know I always made you proud. It gives me great comfort to know that you knew we were all there until the very end. I still can't let myself re-live the last moments I had with you. It is still too painful. You are at peace and I know that now. I am in my last semester of Graduate school Dad!! Can you believe it? I am graduating in May; a few days after your birthday. That is my gift to you. I will fulfill my promise to you. Nina misses you terribly. She woke up and said "today is going to be a tough day Mommy. It makes two years that Papa went to Heaven with the Angels." I talk about you often to her so she never forgets you. I show her the pictures of the two of you together. I came across one when she was about three years old and you were teaching her how to dance. I broke down in tears. She is going to her first Father/Daughter dance next week. I told Barry that I wished they had those when I was a young girl, because you and I would have danced all night!!
Life is moving so quickly.
I just wanted to stop in and tell you I miss you and I think of you every day!
I LOVE YOU DAD!!!
Love Always,
Your baby girl,
Linda xoxoxoxo
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls)
Thursday Mar 17, 2011
Hey Dad!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! I will be by to see you today. I listened to Bing Crosby this morning on my way to work. I couldn't bring myself to listen to "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" so I listened to the more upbeat songs that we used to dance to.
Nina is making her First Communion in May. She will be wearing the Rosary Beads that you gave her.. you know the "cell phone to Heaven!"
I can't believe how much time has passed.
I miss you every day Dad.
I will see you this afternoon for one of our usual chats.
I love you Dad!!!
Love always!
YOur baby girl,
Linda
xoxo
Linda Moran-Amado -
Saturday Apr 30, 2011
Hey Dad, Tomorrow may will begin. I have a picture of you in my office that I cover sometimes. It is with all the boys. Those were happy times. So much has changed since you have gone. I meet with Joe on tuesdays for dinner but beyond that visits with family are few and far between. I guess without me hosting something life just goes on. Joe and Bruce came to a bash for my son. Christopher was let down that his Mom and aunts blew it off, but i gave him the life lesson you gave me of enjoying the ones who show up. forget the others. Everyone else seemed to be too busy. Chris would have come but financially he cant miss work. Iron Mike is away but would have been there i am sure. Christopher spoke of you. You were his favorite. I feel proud with the way he turned out. I hope you are watching and if it is possible let Danny P know I miss him dearly. I Miss you Love Gregg
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth,MA)
Thursday May 05, 2011
Good morning Dad,
The time has come. I finished my Master's Dad! It is with excitement and anguish. I am proud that I have fulfilled my promise to you, yet, it pains me that you are not here to share it with. I woke up this morning and wanted to dial your number and tell you that I got the A's I have been working so hard for. I can't bring myself to go to Graduation. I can't bear the thought of walking across that stage and you not being in the audience. I know you are looking down on me. I know you are proud. It is a strange feeling to be happy and sad at the same time. As I get older, the life's lessons you have taught me have become so much more meaningful. You always taught us to stick together no matter what, to never publicly share our discontent with one another because our bond is stronger than that. You taught us to fight the world, not each other. I try to live that every day. Sometimes it isn't so easy. But, I always dig deep and remember to forgive. I focus on the positive times I have shared with everyone and not dwell on the negative. You became so kind and gentle toward the end. I remember being mad about something and you told me to let it go. I realize now that all of the little things that I used to worry about are meaningless. You are gone. That's not going to change. I thank you for preaching all those years. I have passed on your teachings to Nina. She looked like an angel Dad. She wore your Rosary beads on her First Communion day. She told everyone about the "cell phone to Heaven" that Papa gave her. Our Priest had tears in his eyes. I feel so at peace in church. Life has been hectic and I had to take some time for me. My caution light was on Dad. You always told me when that happens to slow down. I finally took your advice. Things have not been easy lately Dad. Everyone is so critical. I am finally grown-up Dad. I long to hear your voice, I long to sing and dance with you. I find comfort in knowing
Linda Moran-Amado -
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Today is your birthday and we want to wish you a happy one. We miss you dad. All of us are looking after ma. I can picture you with your class Of water and the straw playing cards with the family keep an eye on little Joe and tell him thY we love him and miss him a lot. Show him how to pay cards. Hope you met my dad is name. Donald Joseph Regan tell him I said hello and keep on looking over us. Always Ann.
ann moran - (central falls, ri)
Thursday May 12, 2011
HEY DAD IT THE 12TH OF MAY A DAY AFTER YOUR 74TH BIRTHDAY VINNY BOY IS GETTING HIS LICENSE ON THE 18TH I TOOK HIM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY I WAS SO NERVOUS IT BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES FROM WHEN YOU TOOK ME TO PAWTUCKET DOG TRACK AND I DROVE YOUR FEIOT CONVERITABLE AND BROKE THE CLUTCH AND YOU DID'NT EVEN GET MAD YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HIM I HAVE HIM WORKING WITH ME NOW THE PEOPLE LOVE HIM HES A WORKER LIKE HIS MOM JOJO IS DOING AWESOME HE IS IN 6TH GRADE AND HE IS ON THE MAJORS IN BASEBALL JOE CAME TO SEE HIM PLAY HE IS REALLY GOOD JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM SORRY THAT I CANT GO SEE YOU AT THE GRAVE SITE SOMEDAY I WILL GET ENOUGH GUTS TO GO BUT FOR NOW MY HEART IS SO BROKEN I JUST TRY TO GET BY DAY BY DAY I HOPE YOU KNOW I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH AND CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY WHEN I CAN SEE YOU AGAIN WE WILL TALK SOON AND PLEASE KEEP AND EYE ON VINNY BOY AND JOE FOR ME LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR FIRST GIRL WITH THE COLD IN HER EYE BARBARA
Barbara Moran Smith - (Johnston)
Friday Oct 14, 2011
Good morning Dad!
Nina starts piano lessons today!I am so excited and I know you would be too. I am trying to share the gift of music with her. I remember all of the days of us harmonizing together! You gave me the gift of music that I will cherish forever.My husband Barry is very musical as well. He is teaching Nina the piano too. When we play music in the house, I can feel you all around me. So many days I put my earphones on and disappear in to the past. The days of dancing with you and following your steps without looking at my feet like you showed me. I can't explain how much I long for one more dance with you. You were always a fabulous dancer, you and Mom together used to stop a crowd. Nina definitely has music in her. You have got to see her rhythm! You would really have enjoyed the age she is at now Dad. She is such a good girl! She is so kind and spirited. She reminds me a lot of myself when I was a kid. I wish you were here to teach her math like you did for me. I speak of you often and I remember you every day. I think my heart is starting to rejoice in the fact that you are my Father. I don't dwell in your passing. I am celebrating your life. I was blessed to have had you for 35 years.
I work hard every day to live by the principles that you and Mom have taught us.
I will hand-down to Nina all of the valuable life lessons you've preached over the years.
I know you are at peace.
Watch over us Dad..
I love you and I miss you every day.
Love your baby girl,
Linda xoxoxoxo
Linda Moran-Amado -
Tuesday Jan 24, 2012
Hi Linda and family,
I know that the three year anniversary of your dad/husband is fast approaching and even though the pain will never go away, hopefully the love that you have for your dad/husband and for each other will somehow make it more bearable. Just know that he is watching over you all. Linda, he is very proud of you.
Mr. Moran, every day is a constant struggle for Linda. I see it, as her friend. Please find away to make it easier for her. She and I will long continue our lunches at Campanella's, so I will help her on my end, okay? Don't worry about that! I'm sure you must know my mom too. God Bless you, Moran family.
Michele Franco (Linda's friend from work)
Michele Franco - (Warwick, RI)
Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
Hi Dad,
Today makes three years that you have been up in heaven with the angels. Every time I come to this site, I hold my breath, because I am waiting for the day that your obituary is no longer here.That will make it all the more real that you are gone. I am still not sure how I have managed to get through the last 3 years.I carry an eternal sadness that time just doesn't heal. I know you are in peace. I pray for peace for the rest of the Moran Clan. I think of you every day and I miss you more than words can say. Stay warm. Watch over the birth of Lil Vin's daughter and make sure God brings another Moran safely into this world.
I LOVE YOU DAD!!
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
well grandpa today is 3 years wit out i still cant believe your gone i miss you sooooooooo much i still cry when i think of you. you wouldve been so proud of me i got my licence in aug and i am senior in high school and im 18 too i wish i can tell you all this in person:) im am getting my tattoo soon of the irish shamrock on my left ankle i kno you dntt like tattoos but if is its irish your good wit it. ohh i wish you was hea for my graduation but iknow you will be thur wit me.well always love shannon i miss you grandpa R.I.P<3
Shannon Moran - (Central Falls RI)
Friday Jan 27, 2012
Hey Grandpa i wanted to stop in and say hello kind of a way to keep in touch... I miss you so much not a day goes by that i dont think of you i was thinking of you today i remember right before you got sick we were driving back from wrights farm and the barry manilow cd was playing in the mercedes i couldnt have had more fun singing and laughing i gotta say thinking of these memories are so tough for me it breaks my heart still to this day to think that your not around anymore to laugh with to sing with to Love but your in my heart and mind and always will be. I hope you are proud of the man that i am turning out to be i am studying hard for the police exam now and i hope so you will be there watching my badge get pinned on by my dad. I always wanted to thank you grandpa for raising such a tuff hard working loving man i couldnt have been blessed with anything better in this world then my dad please watch over and care for him he misses you alot I Love you and will continue to until we meet again ill see you in church on saturday again i hope Love you always with all my heart
Christopher
Christopher Moran - (Lincoln, RI)
Monday Mar 26, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day Dad!!!!
I just wanted to drop in and let you know that I thought of you all day today. This day will never be the same for me! I couldn't bring myself to celebrate. I wonder if you made your trip to City Hall to have your rear end painted green?! You used to make me laugh when you said that! Time is moving so quickly. Three years have come and gone. I guess time heals what reason cannot. I have not let go, but, I am able to keep things in perspective now.My tears have turned to laughter and my heart that was filled with sadness is turning to rejoicing that you are at peace. I miss you dearly. I REMEMBER... all of the lessons, all of the good times and bad. I am who I am today because of all of the sacrifices you and Mom made to raise all eight of us! I hope I told you enough how much I appreciated you. I hope I told you how much it meant to me to play basketball and look into the crowd and see you and Mom there..AT EVERY GAME!!! You were always in my corner. I only hope I can be 1/10th the mother to Nina that you were a Father to me. I know we didn't always see eye-to-eye on every issue, but, that's where the true lessons were learned. I would give anything to have one more discussion about women's rights with you! Ha ha. Remember to watch over us... I know you have regrets sometimes Dad, but, just know that I know you were human. Now that I am a Mother, I understand clearly the challenges you faced as a parent. You said to me one time that you always used to ask yourself if you taught us enough, spent enough time with each of us, and gave us the courage to face life. You did Dad, and I am forever grateful to you for this.
Rest in peace my Father; my friend...
An Irish Blessing:
"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine 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.
May God be wi
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Friday May 11, 2012
Happy 75th birthday Dad!!!
I spoke of you all day! I shared a lot of funny stories. Mom and I had a nice talk filled with laughter and tears. We miss you dearly! Please know that we all thought of you today on the day that meant so much to you...
I love you and I miss you Dad!!!
Love your baby girl,
Linda xoxoxo
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Tuesday Jun 19, 2012
Happy Father's Day Dad!!!
I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you all day today.
Until we meet again!!!
Love your baby girl,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls)
Tuesday Aug 14, 2012
Hey grandpa! Long time no talk. I haven't left a message on here once since your passing and I apologize for that but as everyone in the family knows, I am a very emotional person. I come on here a few times a month to see what the family has posted and how they are still coping with the loss of the patriarch of the family. Every time I read someone's post I cry and I just can't help myself. I figured now was a great time to come and let you know a few things. I know when you were alive you would ask me, like the rest of the family, when I was going to get married. Well, I have an answer for you! Mike proposed to me on June 19 and I said yes! We are going to plan for September of 2014. I'm very excited!! I wish you could be here for it. I'm hoping it's a party to remember like all the ones we had when I was younger! I know you will be there looking down on us as we say our vows and that gives me some type of comfort. Don't worry though we will have plenty of Bee Gees music playing.
One more thing I wanted to tell you! I finally focused and picked a career. I have you to thank for part of that so thank you! I am a few semesters away from applying to pharmacy school to be a pharmacist and I can't wait till I can achieve that. Everyone always told us to just become a doctor when we were younger and guess what, I am! It's a doctor of pharmacy, not a medical doctor, but I get better hours, almost better pay, and I don't have to touch weird people! What more could I ask! Haha
I'll be sure to let you know when I get accepted into a program :)
Love you!
Love always your "saint" (like nanny)
Ashley
Ashley -
Monday Aug 27, 2012
Hey Dad, having one of them days, i think of you all the time. I wonder when the day will come that i can think of you and not end of crying. I laugh about all your funny ways and a few minutes later i am overwhelmed with sadness. I wish you could have been here longer. I miss you everyday. love Gregg ( the big fella)
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth,MA)
Monday Dec 24, 2012
Merry Christmas Dad.. so here we are, almost four years later. The emptiness still hasn't subsided. You always loved Christmas. I can't help but think of all of the good times we shared.Everything would be just a little happier if you were here to share it with.I miss going to Midnight Mass with you on Christmas Eve. We used to sing and smile. Then we would walk home to Shawmut Ave. I never thought I would have to face your passing so quickly. I wasn't ready for God to take you yet. There's still so much I want to share with you! I hope you are at peace Dad. I can't help that shaky feeling. I know you're not coming back. I try to find comfort in knowing that we will meet again. Please know how much you are missed. Not one day goes by that I don't think of you. Your legacy lives on..
I know you are singing Adeste Fideles.. I watched the video of you singing to me one last time.. it kills me to hear your voice!!
I love you Dad..
MERRY CHRISTMAS...
Love,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Saturday Jan 12, 2013
Hey grandpa!
So after seven long years of me being indecisive with school, I have FINALLY obtained my Associate's degree!! I'm extremely excited to finally have a degree and be one step closer to getting my doctorate! I just wanted to swing by and give you the good news. Always thinking of you!! Love you! ~Ashley
Ashley -
Friday Jan 25, 2013
Good morning Dad,
So here we are 4 years later...I just turned 39. When I blew out my candles I prayed that you were at peace. So much is going on.I am doing the best I can to help Barbara. I have faith that she is going to get through all of this!She is stronger than she gives herself credit for. Our bond is unbreakable Dad, with all of us.You would be proud of the way we are all sticking together. I am worried sick about Mom. She is really struggling. I am not ready to lose her yet, Dad, so make sure GOD doesn't call her yet!Today is a difficult day. I pray that God heals my heart. I just can't stop missing you..I wonder if heaven is as beautiful as they say?...
I just wanted to drop in and tell you that you will be in my thoughts today, as you are every day.
I love and miss you more than words can describe...
LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR BABY GIRL, Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls)
Friday Jan 25, 2013
Dad, I have almost made it through the day. I am emotionally drained.My son wrote about you on Face book today and got me started on the reminiscing;of course i go into sad mode and played the song we used to cry about Grandma Moran. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. Sure enough i saw myself sitting with you on the chair as a young boy and telling you it would be ok because you had me and not to be sad. I said today, I wouldn't spend the day being sad so i found if you knew Susie. That act always made me smile. Funny and I married Suzie. I could see you doing your dance and I was ok. I guess the memories you always spoke of were just like you said; at some point all you have. I am thankful our lifelong friend Tom Keefe keeps your site up here; gives me a chance to see your face and say hello. Wish i could do it more often but it saddens me. My son will be a cop soon. I hope you will be there to see me pin his badge on. What a kid,he has a big heart just like me. I love you Dad. So long for now. Say hello to Danny. Gregg
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth, MA)
Wednesday Feb 06, 2013
Hello to all this is your father......Do any of you understand what it means to rest in peace?? You keep writing me these freakin letters and I haven't got a minutes rest since I got here, Danny and John Duarte keep me up all night telling stories about hunt st. and Ralph Holden keeps threating all of us that "you be outta here right now if you don't all shut the hell up" I just couldn't resist after reading all these letters.....Dad would laugh like crazy knowing that I wrote a letter back like it was him just to see all you expressions.....One day we will all be reunited in heaven if you guys finally break down and go to church for Gods sake. Love Iron Mike
Joseph Patrick Moran - (Newport Beach Ca.)
Wednesday Mar 20, 2013
Hi Dad! St. Patrick's Day came and went this year and it was a tough one!This holiday is the worst day of the year for me! I cried most of the day. I waited all day for my phone to ring for us to go to City Hall to get our rear-ends painted green! I just couldn't get into the Irish spirit. I miss you terribly..
I will write soon!
I love you Dad...
Linda Moran-Amado -
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Dad,
You have to talk to God and the angels. Chris is in rough shape. He's not taking him without a fight!! We will all do everything we can to help him make some changes. Please ask him to bless Chris and give him another chance. We all need him; his kids need him!!! We will all come and find you when it's time... IT'S NOT TIME YET DAD!!!! His job here is not done...
We need your help Dad! Do what you can!!!
Love and miss you! Give Chris the strength to fight through this!!!!
Love, Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Dec 05, 2013
Hey Dad, I had a dream of you last night. I was sitting at work thinking of the dream & the old days. I spend a lot of time alone these days.
The cycle business is mostly sitting around. I am selling Christmas trees, a grind with alot of hours. I hope to be back in a shirt & tie soon. I have been out to see mike Carla & the Gracie. What a miracle she is. I plan to see her often so she will know me as family. I hope you can see us all. I feel your presence often. Someday i hope we can all be together again.. Thank you for always being there Dad. Love Gregg
Gregg Moran - (Rehoboth, MA)
Thursday Jan 23, 2014
Hi Dad,
Today is my 40th birthday!Can you believe it? We lost you two days after my 35th..I can't believe it's going to be 5 years already!:-( I am trying to adjust to this new decade and every time I want to celebrate my birthday,an overwhelming sadness comes over me.You went to Heaven so close to my birthday. I am not sure I will ever be able to celebrate my birthday without feeling sad that you are no longer going to call me to wish me a Happy Birthday.I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today and I wish you were here with me as I turn 40. I know, I know, you have shoes older than me! I love you with all of my heart. Thanks to you and Mom for giving me life..Love always, Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Central Falls, RI)
Friday Apr 25, 2014
Hi Dad,
Another St. Patrick's Day has come and gone. Another Easter.. Your birthday is quickly approaching. Not one day has passed that I haven't thought about you, or a lesson I learned from you. You put all of the "tools in my toolbox" to face life. You taught us how to be SURVIVORS. I can't tell you how thankful I am for that! Especially in my line of work! All of the things that never made sense, have come into focus. I guess it is part of maturing. I still have bouts of incredible sadness; especially when certain songs play or certain music that we used to dance to comes on. I know everyone says time heals it..I'm not sure I believe it. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I just wanted to stop in to tell you how much I miss you...
I love you Dad!
Linda Moran-Amado -
Monday Jul 28, 2014
Hi Dad,
We went to Ashley's Bridal Shower yesterday. I can't believe she's gettting married! She is so much like Joe! You would be so proud of her Dad! She is growing up to be quite the young lady.
She will be getting married in October. The day after I got married to my soul mate Barry.
I am looking forward to it, but, I get butterflies in my stomach because I think about all of us dancing and you not being there to dance with. It makes me feel an overwhelming sense of sadness.
Barry just lost his Dad a month ago. It brought back all of the sad memories of your journey home. It has been a difficult time without you Dad..
I just wanted to stop in and tell you I was thinking of you.
Love you and miss you more than words can describe!
Talk to you soon Dad!
Love always,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado -
Sunday Dec 07, 2014
Hey Coo Coo
I know it's been such a long time since I checked in but you know I never forget about you. I talk about you everyday to Andy cause lately everything has been reminding me of you. Well just an update you have another beautiful great grandson Julien Andre Perez...I know I know the last name isnt Moran but no worries HE HAS THE INFAMOUS DIMPLE IN THE CHIN WE ALL GET FROM YOU haha Jaiden and Jaidah are getting so big now too you wouldn't believe it they're almost as big as me... and so smart. We moved to Florida with Andy to get a fresh start and I couldn't be happier. I really got a great guy you would love him... Although I miss the family like crazy they're only a phone call away. Well I just wanted to check in since its been a while I have to put julien to bed. Keep watching over us I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH it still hurts so much. Talk to you soon Coo Coo....BAND OF HAND
Tanya Moran - (Jacksonville , Florida)
Sunday Jan 25, 2015
Hi Dad...
Six years today, I can't even believe it!
We are expecting a blizzard and it makes me remember how cold you always were! You would be dressed with your long johns! :-)
I miss you terribly! I will be thinking of you all day today as I always do...
I just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten!! You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Linda Moran-Amado -
Friday Feb 20, 2015
Joe. It's been a long time. And I've missed you my friend. I didn't get the chance to say by. You were my best friend there and I will never forget you. I know your resting in piece Just know I loved you. Rachael. Xo
Rachael - (Kelly)
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Another St. Patrick's Day is upon us. I drove to work listening to Bing Crosby. I have to tell you that my Irish Eyes are not smiling today Dad... This is the worst day of the year for me.. I waited and waited for my phone to ring for our trip to the City Hall..It took everything in me to even wear green today. I just can't seem to celebrate without you. I thought I was going to die when Danny Boy and Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ra came on. I'm in my own little miserable world today. No one talks, no one shares their feelings.. It's a lonely feeling. I'm able to get through most days, but, today isn't one of them. I'm digging down deep because I know that's what you would tell me to do!I feel so lost without your guidance. There's so much I want to talk to you about. So much to run by you and get your advice about. I'm the youngest and I feel like Mom's the only one I can turn to.. what am I going to do when something happens to her??!!! I plan a trip to church after work to try to find some peace.
Please know how much I MISS YOU...
I will write again when I can pull myself together and have something positive to talk about.
"May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
I love you and miss you Dad.
Eternal love and loyalty,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado -
Saturday Nov 07, 2015
Hi Dad!
I just wanted to drop by and tell you I was thinking of you! There's a lot going on. We moved to a new home. It's exciting, but, a lot of work!
I am in the process of healing from my surgery. I have an ugly scar on my face, but, it beats the alternative!
We are coming up on the holidays shortly. Christmas is always especially hard without you :-(
I miss you a lot, Dad!
I will be thinking of you as I always do...
I love you and I hope you are at peace!
Linda Moran-Amado -
Friday Jan 22, 2016
Hey coo-coo ...it's been a lil bit since I wrote you but I've been going through a lot. I had another son Jonathan Michael on July 22,2015 and for whatever reason he was taken from me. I wish you were here to talk to but atleast Jonathan has you to teach him everything I wasn't given the chance to. Everyone says he's in a better place...and he has a higher purpose but I will never understand how there's a better place for a child than with his parents. I decided to finally finish school and become the nurse I promised you I would become. I also decided now was the best time to go back to school so no one else has to deal with the loss of a child and maybe I can help with that. Oh and ashley v. also had her baby at about 23 was and 4 days ...she named him Antonio Michael after my son. He's doing great though. Funny thing is she basically went through everything I did but I believe Jonathan was there watching over her making sure she didn't have to deal with I'm still trying to deal with. As weird as it may sound knowing that Antonio is growing and getting stronger with each day that passes it's helping me I think it has a little something to do with me believing a part of Jonathan is in him. Just do me a favor and keep an eye on jonathan for me ...just until I get my chance to hold him again. I love you more than I could ever put into words and I'll speak to you again real soon ....B.O.T.H.
Your favorite grand daughter ;-)
P.s. I'll keep you posted on the school thing...as of right now Im maintaining an A in psychology love u and talk to you soon
Tanya Moran - (Jacksonville Florida)
Monday Jan 25, 2016
7 years have come and gone today... I thought of you all day today. Nina and I spoke of you and she wanted to go to your gravesite. It's still too much to bear especially on dates like today...I told her stories about you. She was only six when you passed. She has vague memories of you. But, I try to keep your memory alive so she never forgets you! I sang a lot today to try and lift my spirit.
Not a single day goes by that you are not in my thoughts and prayers... I miss you beyond words...rest in peace Dad...I love you always! May your Irish eyes smile down upon us....
Linda Moran-Amado -
Sunday Jun 19, 2016
Happy Father's Day, Dad!
I will be thinking of you all day today!!!
I Love You Always!!!!!
Linda Moran-Amado -
Friday Sep 23, 2016
Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you. I could never bring my self to write a message because the allergies start and I can't continue. I love and miss you more than I will be able to ever put into words.
Love you Grandpa always
Your adopted granddaughter
Ashley V
Ashley V - (Pawtucket)
Wednesday Jan 25, 2017
Thinking of you today and everyday, Dad. I can't believe it's been 8 long years since God called you home. My birthday is always a tough day because it was so close to your passing. I'm realizing more and more every day how precious life is. Time is flying by. I've been mindful to cherish every moment.
We will meet again!
I have so much to tell you!
I miss our talks! Every time I drive down Shawmut on my way to Joe's house, I stop in front of the house and swear I can still see you sitting out front. I will always miss stopping by at all hours to visit with you and Mom. I still remember bringing Nina there for the first time.. fond memories.
I love and miss you Dad!
Love always,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado -
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Hey grandpa! It's been a long time since I left a message. I check in every so often and think of leaving one but then my infamous emotions get me and I stop. A lot has happened with me in the past few years. I'm FINALLY married to Mike and we're going on 3 years since the wedding! Time flies! We have a little boy now, Gunnar Michael. He's very close in age to Tanya's youngest, Joshua. He has blonde hair and blue eyes and Nanny says he looks like my dad when he was a baby. I wish he could've known you. I'm thinking of getting him a pair of boxing gloves so we can have some fun in our living room like we did in yours when I was younger.
Ashley Wec -
Saturday Aug 19, 2017
Sitting at the shop today & was thinking of you. I came to Keefes site knowing I could see your picture. I still find myself very saddened by your passing 7 understand what you meant when you said it took a long time to get over your mom. My son loves me like i love you. There is nothing better. I hope you are watching what a man my son turned out to be . I hope you are proud. I know I sure am. Love you Gregg
Gregg Moran - (rehoboth, Ma)
Friday May 11, 2018
Happy Birthday Dad! Thinking of you today and always! I really miss you.
Love you always!
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington Rhode Island)
Monday Mar 11, 2019
What as woman you chose to be our MOM. She did you proud, I hope you gave her the welcome she deserved. Never a day will pass that I dont miss you. . I hope to see you again someday. Joe and I will hold it together, I hope you are proud of all. Love Gregg
Gregg moran - (Rehoboth)
Saturday May 11, 2019
Happy Birthday Dad!
I attended Mass yesterday with Bud and Gert and we talked for hours over lunch. I prayed that you were at peace. He shared some great stories of you and Grandpa from growing up. The timing couldn’t have been any more perfect. I still miss you dearly. I hope you are resting in peace.
I just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you on the day you loved so much!
Happy Birthday Dad!
Love you,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington, RI)
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I will be thinking of you all day today!
I love and miss you!
Love always,
Linda
Linda Amado(Moran) - (Barrington,RI)
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Merry Christmas,Dad!
Thank you for all of the Christmas memories from my childhood. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about you and Mom during the Christmas season.
Nothing is the same without you and Mom.
We sang and danced in your honor. Can’t believe it’s going on 11 years.
I still miss you so much, Dad...
Until we meet again!
Merry Christmas Dad!
I love you with all of my heart!
Linda
Linda Amado - (Barrington,RI)
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Dad,
It’s been 11 years,It feels like it was yesterday. I want you to know that I still think of you every day! I am eternally grateful for the lessons you taught. You taught us to survive through anything. I am so thankful for that! Thank you for the gift of the unbreakable bond I share with my brothers and sisters! We all stick together, no matter what we face. Your and Mom’s legacy lives on through all of us.
I will be thinking of you all day today.
I love and miss you Dad!
Love always,
Linda
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington,RI)
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
It’s Easter Dad.. thinking of you and reflecting on all of our memories together.
I love you and miss you!
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington,R.I.)
Monday May 11, 2020
Happy Birthday Dad!
I love and miss you!
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington,RI)
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Happy Father’s Day,Dad!
I will be thinking of you all day today. I still miss you so much!😢
I know you and Mom are watching over us proud as can be to see that your legacy lives on through all
of us!
I am forever thankful for the lessons that you taught us.
I’d give anything to dance the Jitterbug with you today.
Rest In Peace Dad!
Love you with all of my heart.
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington,RI)
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Merry Christmas Dad!
I will never forget all of the wonderful memories.
I will always miss you,but, especially on Christmas.
I love you with all of my heart,Dad.
Love always,
Linda
Linda Moran Amado - (Barrington)
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Dad,
It’s been a long 12 years... I can’t believe how the years have gone by. I think of you every day. The family was able to share great memories of you today.
Please know how much I still miss you.
I see you and Mom in my dreams and you are healthy and happy together. It gives me peace.
I love you Dad!!
I will never forget you as long as I live..
Linda Moran Amado - (Barrington,RI)
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Hi Dad,
I’ve been thinking about you all day. 13 years have come and gone. It feels like it was yesterday! So many times I’ve wanted to call you to ask for your advice or to share in my happiness. Although we had a difference of opinion on a lot of topics, it made for a lot of spirited conversation!!
I miss our talks and playing Jeopardy together.
I’m still moved to tears when certain songs come on that we used to “harmonize†to as you called it or hear a song that we could Jitterbug to. I have so many fond memories.
I miss Mom terribly too.
We always take it for granted that there will be more time.. since losing you and Mom, I see life so differently now.
You would be so proud of Nina. She is an amazing human. I stand in awe of her kindness and thoughtfulness.
I know you and Mom are reunited for eternity.
I love and miss you!
Linda Moran-Amado - (Barrington)
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