Thomas “Harry” Moran, 78 of Forks Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem. He was born on April 9, 1937 in Bayonne, NJ a son of the late John and Mabel Bowers Moran.
Thomas and his wife, the former Joan Mydosh, celebrated 55 years of marriage together. He was employed as a route salesman for the Coca-Cola Company until his retirement in 1992. He was a graduate of Bayonne Technical School class of 1955. Thomas proudly served our country in the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Palmer Twp. Thomas was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 06226 of Cranford, NJ.
In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by a son, Thomas and wife Mary Moran of Tatamy, PA; his daughters Deborah and husband Albert Forsythe of Knoxville, TN, Donna Marie and husband Joseph Hunter of Roselle Park, NJ, Diane Moran of Roselle Park, NJ, Kathleen and husband Dave Conroy of Erie, PA; 3 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. In addition to his parents, brothers Clarence “Joe” and John “Ray” preceded Thomas in death.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, 6:00pm until 8:00pm and on Saturdaymorning from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:30am in St. Jane’s Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave. Palmer Twp. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 in memory of Thomas. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com