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Francis Luke Moran

12/30/2020

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Francis Luke Moran, 84, of Skaneateles, New York passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 after a brave battle with dementia.
Francis, also known as Frank, was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Annie O’Connor Moran and Luke Moran. Frank graduated from Boston College High School in 1954 and Boston College in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in management. Frank had a successful career at A.O. Smith Corporation and was a knowledgeable leader in the plumbing and heating industry.
Frank married Shirley Ann Silverman in Cranston, Rhode Island in 1964. Not only had Frank fallen in love with Shirley, but the charm of Skaneateles captivated him as well, and he built their home in the beautiful Borodino countryside overlooking the lake. Although enamoured by his new home, he never lost his love for the New England coastline. His family spent yearly vacations at the beach with extended family members and his lifelong friends.
Frank loved the outdoors and was often seen riding his bike, swimming, hiking, boating, cross country skiing, rowing, and snowshoeing on, in, and around his beloved Skaneateles Lake.
Always ready to give back to his community, Frank was a volunteer fireman for the Borodino Fire Department for 25 years and volunteered extensively for the American Red Cross as a blood courier. As a volunteer for the Catholic Charities’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), he drove cancer patients to their medical appointments in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, and found enjoyment volunteering at Delaware School in the Syracuse City School District, where he taught young children to learn to read. He also volunteered at the Samaritan Center in Syracuse distributing meals to the homeless and needy. Because of his dedication to helping others, Frank received the United Way’s Exceptional Community Volunteer Award in 2007.
Frank saved a historic house in Borodino by taking it upon himself to renovate it for future generations to enjoy. He was a leader in ensuring a veteran’s memorial was erected across the street from the house he had restored. He will be fondly remembered as always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors in Borodino. Frank leaves behind a legacy felt by his community and his family.
One of Frank’s proudest accomplishments was being a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He is survived by his loving daughters; Laura Moran of London, England and Kathy McCullen (William) of Acton, Massachusetts; six adoring grandchildren, Jessica Ortiz (Alan), Lillian Haber (Jason), Teresa Roy, Sydney, William, and Brendan McCullen; and three great grandchildren, Lucie, Millie, and Francine Ortiz.
Frank is also survived by his siblings; Mary Langley of Norwood, Massachusetts, Jane Aroian of Newton, Massachusetts, and Jack Moran (Donna) of Quincy, Massachusetts; and his brother-in-law John Kennedy of Medfield, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Shirley, his sisters Nancy Kennedy and Margaret Moran, his brother Paul Moran and his brothers-in-law, David Silverman, Henry Aroian, and Elmer Langley. He will be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews as a loving and generous uncle.
Frank’s family would like to extend special gratitude to those who provided comfort and support during his time of need: the devoted staff of The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero, New York and Inspire Care of Central New York, as well as his loving team of caregivers, including his neighbors.
A closed service will be held with a celebration of life to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Red Cross, or Samaritan Center of Syracuse, New York.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

 
 

19 Comments
Juli Silverman
1/2/2021 11:33:28 am

You will be missed by all Uncle Frannie! Peace be with you. XOXO Juli

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Rich
1/2/2021 03:30:57 pm

Uncle Frank was my God father....I have many fond memories of time spend with him all thru my life....before he moved up to upstate New York when I was very young...and one summer after He married Aunt Shirley and had move up to beautiful Skaneateles . I will always cherish not only that summer but several other occasions I had to spend time with him and his family in that beautiful lake community. I will miss him greatly...I have always looked up to him thruought my life and loved to talk with him....about Life..I will always remember his great smile and his laugh...
My sincere condolences to Laura and Cathy and the rest of his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Deborah Ellis
1/2/2021 04:21:25 pm

May he Rest In Peace.Thank you for making me laugh when I was young and giving.
my brothers such wonderful memories fishing on your boat.
Prayers and condolences to Laura and Kathy

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Jenn and Marc Benoit
1/2/2021 05:55:05 pm

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Moran family. Thinking of you in your time of sadness and imagining the stories that will be told as you remember him.

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Patti Callahan
1/2/2021 08:02:47 pm

Dear Moran Family,
My heart aches for all of you. Your Dad and Mom were two very special people. I had the pleasure of working with your Mom and we became good friends. Miss her and her infectious laugh! Of course your Dad was Mom were great pals. Your Dad was the light of your life. He loved his family above and beyond anything else in this world. Together they are now reunited and together you can continue their legacy. 💖

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Susan Warburton
1/3/2021 04:24:14 am

Kathy and Laura, my sincere condolences to you and your famIly.

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Kelly and Kevin Daley
1/3/2021 05:49:31 am

Laura, Kathy and Family,
We were so fortunate to be neighbors with your parents when we were a young couple with their first home. Your Mom made us feel like family and your Dad, God bless him, helped us with household problems. They both spoke of you all so fondly and proudly. That love of family resonates with us even today. We are sincerely sorry for your loss and grateful for their friendship. Peace to you all !

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Stuart & Carol Ann Cook
1/3/2021 08:19:20 am

Dear Laura, Kathy & all,

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear father. He was one of the first ‘neighbors’ we met when we moved to Skaneateles in ‘06. Frank & Stuart hit it off immediately...both loved all outdoor activities, tinkering & joking around. Seeing your Dad pull up in his ‘volunteermobile’ was a welcome sight.

He shared loving stories of your Mother, you & family near & far. A kind, good natured, bright man who even in decline kept his sense of optimism. What a wonderful legacy he leaves you & a wonderful example of a life well lived for all.

Most sincerely,
Stuart & Carol Ann Cook

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Meredith Marks Thayer
1/3/2021 11:13:33 am

Though it has been so very many years I remember Frank as being such a warm and caring person

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Margy & Jack Kilduff
1/4/2021 01:43:46 pm

To Kathy & Laura. Frank was our Best Man at our wedding - we certainly picked the right guy . We have fond memories of going thru
College days together, visiting you and your Mom and riding your horse . We had many laughs talking about old times and close friends.
He will always be in our hearts and prayers . He was quite a guy !

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Irene Lacey
1/4/2021 04:10:14 pm

Dear Kathy and Laura, Frank was proud to tell me the day of Jim's funeral 11 years ago, that he was Jim's best friend. I can easily imagine them hanging out together in heaven doing all the crazy antics they did when they were young. We were all happy to belong to the large circle of friends from Mattapan, it was like an extended family. Take care.

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Denise Barker
1/4/2021 07:38:15 pm

Dear Kathy and Laura, So sorry to hear about your fathers passing. He was my godfather and a great friend to my dad. As a kid I always remember his warm smile and loved how he always brought me a box of saltwater taffy whenever he came to visit us. My dad has so many good memories from all their times together and his kind hearted ways will stay in our hearts forever.

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Beverly & John Jakubowski
1/5/2021 08:07:27 am

Our hearts go out to the Moran Family. We will never forget all the good times we had with this wonderful man, personally and while working with him. Always made us smile. Sending our love to all. Bev & John Jakubowski

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Patty Cornelius
1/5/2021 08:09:22 am

Laura and Kathy,
I'm so glad to have known your father. Frank was such a genuine and warm man. He was the type of person who instantly made you feel at ease and welcome. I remember that once he was visiting my house and I had a mirror that was too heavy for me to hang leaning against the wall. He sprung into action and took on that project for me like my own father would have done. I know that Frank helped a lot of people and made the world a better place for his being here. He will be missed by so many. Beautiful eulogy, Kathy. I wish we could have been there in person. Love to you both and Bill and all the kids

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Teri Kilduff Ginsburg
1/5/2021 08:19:06 am

Dear Kathy and Laura,
What a beautiful ceremony for your father. Even though it's been a very long time since I last saw him, I remember well his kind smile and friendly way. Just talking about him would always get my father smiling and we always loved hearing all the old stories of their adventures together. I know, and can see already, that he will live on through you and your families. Much love, Teri

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Tina Castle
1/5/2021 04:52:24 pm

Viewing from the beach at my cottage on Skaneateles, I use to enjoy watching Frank rowing every nice evening in the springtime with his dog swimming in the lake beside him. (Incidentally ,this was not done close to shore) Frank was always the adventurer!
Tina Castle

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Annick Perrillat-Boiteux
1/6/2021 11:04:58 am

Dear Laura, You are in my thoughts at this time of loss of your father. I hope you will find some comfort remembering him and renewed hope once you get to celebrate his life after the pandemic restrictions are lifted. I am extending my sympathy to the entire Moran family, particularly your daughters, your sister, and their respective families.

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Michele Lawrence
1/7/2021 07:49:52 pm

Laura and family - Your dad holds a special place in my heart. I will always remember him checking in on you and me when he paid a visit. I think he was always scratching his head as to how we were holding down the houses, property, and in your case the girls, on our own. But he was always supportive and happy to wrap up the day with a toast and a twinkle in his eye. What a privilege for me to meet him through all of you. I can hear his chuckle even now. I will miss him dearly. Hugs to all of you. You are in my thoughts.

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Iris St. Meran
1/9/2021 07:19:32 pm

To Mr. Moran’s family, please accept my condolences. I crossed paths with him a few years ago. I interviewed him for a story I was covering at Skaneateles Lake. We had a great chat afterward and bonded over having similar last names and the fact that we were both from Boston. Not only that, after more discussion we found out we went to the same catholic school in Mattapan! He was such a friendly man! I hope you find comfort in the memories you have of him.

-Iris

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