Lewis A Moran

Lewis A. (Tony) Moran finished the Race this past Friday, July 12, 2019. He kept the Faith.  He was the son of the late James A. Moran and Margaret (Farrell) Moran. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Amparo (Castro) Moran, a native of Bogota, Colombia. Tony met her while on assignment there. He leaves four children: Francis of Moretown, Vermont, Paul of Houston, Texas, Catherine of Eugene, Oregon, and Kevin of Longmeadow, Mass., his daughter-in-law, Megan Manning, and four grandchildren, Wyatt, Olivia and Diego, all from Eugene, Oregon, and Conor from Houston, Texas.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and nephews, He was predeceased by his daughter. Teresa, his siblings, James, Thomas, Honore and Rosalie Moran and Barbara Sullivan. Tony was raised in The Bronx and graduated from Cardinal Hayes H.S. He received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and some years later, a MBA from Western New England College. He served in the US Army Reserves in the 60s. He and his family came to Longmeadow in 1970. He was a communicant at St Mary’s. He served his parish as a Lecturer, Adult Altar Server and as a member of the Parish Council. Tony taught Faith Formation and in 1989, he was awarded the Pius X medal in recognition thereof. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Financial Secretary and Grand Knight of St. Mary’s Council 5406. He also served as Treasurer of Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley Life, Inc. and the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill in Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM). Tony began his career in Finance with an international accounting firm in NYC where he earned his CPA certificate. Most of his career was in private industry where he held various positions in Controllership. He enjoyed travelling, spending time with his family, and playing “at” golf. Family and friends are invited to gather for calling hours Friday July 19, 2019 from 4-7pm in the St. Mary’s Church, 519 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA. A liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11:00am in St. Mary’s Church. Followed by a burial at Gate of Heaven. Donations may be made in his memory to Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley, Inc., P O Box 60433, Longmeadow, MA 01116, NAMI-WM, 324A Springfield St, Agawam MA 01001, or Loaves and Fishes - St. Jude’s Club, ℅ Elizabeth Therrien, 180 Pinewood Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. To leave a message of personal condolence or for more information, please visit www.forastiere.com.