JAMES "JIM" FRANCIS MORAN, 82, a resident of Weymouth for the past 52 years, formerly of South Boston, died on Friday, Feb. 22nd, 2008 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center after a brief illness. Mr. Moran was born in Boston on Dec. 29, 1925, the son of the late Peter J. and Mary "Mae" (Lydon) Moran.
He was an enthusiastic golfer and member of the Senior Golf Association of New England, enjoyed bowling, hockey, automobiles and spending time with his family. Mr. Moran served with the U.S. Merchant Marines and was employed as a building manager at 82 Devonshire St., Boston, Shawmut Bank of Boston and then retired after serving from 1970 to 1990 with Fidelity Investment Corp.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, Virginia A. (Lynch) Moran of Weymouth and three daughters; Kathleen (Moran) Glynn of Sagamore Beach, Jane Moran-Hatch of South Weymouth and Mary (Moran) Firth of Plymouth. He was the brother of Claire (Moran) Averill of Falmouth, Anna (Moran) Bartell of South Boston, the late Helen (Moran) Cook and the late Peter Moran. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services Wednesday, Feb. 27th at 11 AM at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham.
Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Tuesday from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
Cremation will follow.