David J. Moran, Jr.

Pawtucket – David J. Moran, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia J. (McElroy) Moran for sixty-three loving years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late David J., Sr. and Lily (Jones) Moran. David was a United States Air Force veteran and served as an x-ray technician during the Korean War. Following his military service, David attended Providence College and was a member of the graduating class of 1959. While attending Providence College, David served as the president of the PC Veterans Club. Along side his loving wife, David leaves four children, David J. Moran, III and his companion, Lynn Munroe of Attleboro, John E. Moran and his wife, Lisa, of Pawtucket, Julie A. Shea and her husband, Philip, Jr., of Pawtucket, and Marla J. Culpan and her husband, Christopher, of Seekonk; twelve grandchildren and spouses: Philip (PJ) and Sara, Nicole, Matt, Colin and Sarah, Johne and Alyssa, Meagan and Shannon, Justina and Alec, Katie and Corey, Jacob and Ella, Aidan, Cameron, and Jordan; six great-grandchildren (with three more on the way): Philip, Patrick, Bridget, Colby, Avery, and Kolson; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Lillian Kingston. Dave was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, and was regarded as a gentleman by everyone he met. He was Sonny to his parents, Dave to his wife, Dad and Pop to his kids, Papa to all his grandkids and many of their friends, and he was Uncle Dave to his very many nieces and nephews. At work he was known as Big D. He was a devout Catholic and very strong and open about his faith and love of God. He was very involved in his Church, St. Teresa’s of Pawtucket, and over the years he served on the parish council, various committees, and the Delaney Council Knights of Columbus. Pop/Dad was definitely a family man, who worked very hard to provide for his family. As a young husband and father, he worked several jobs to give his family the best possible life. He was a social worker for BVCAP and at Big Brothers, a meat cutter, an Amway salesman, an army-reservist, and finally the Superintendent of Greenhalgh and Woodbine Textile Mills in Pawtucket for 35 years. While he never became a “rich” man, his children never felt lacking – he and Ma provided a life for us that was rich in love, and he was cherished for it. Although he never coached any sports, he supported all his kids and grandkids by attending every event he could. He was passionate about our success and could often be heard in the stands, yelling “Shoot!” or “Go {insert name of child/grandchild}” by all in attendance. His sage advice in personal conversations with his descendants was a coveted resource by all. Papa set an example for all of us to live our lives with a faith in God and even forgave those of us who may have strayed from that faith. He taught us right from wrong and was confident that we were all brought up morally. He came from a small family and married into a large one. His temperament and personality were a result of those combined experiences. When he was young, he was a bit of a scamp. A favorite story of his was when he lived on Main St. in Pawtucket and he and his buddies would climb on the street trollies and unhook the electric arms and then run down the street to the next stop and do it again. Though unintended, through his tales he may have sparked new antics from some of his children. He was also known to entertain the family at gatherings and dinners with his old songs, which he sang in his low baritone voice (at least the words that he remembered). His kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids can all provide snippets of those songs and would request them and join in after Papa got started. Everyone of us will continue the tradition of “Ride away to Boston and ride away to Lynn” and we will all think of Pop as we hold our little ones as they “might fall in!” The funeral with Military Honors will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket. VISITATION will be held on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

David J. Moran, Jr.

June 20, 1931 - September 26, 2023