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Terrence F. Moran Age 86 U.S. Air Force Veteran

Beloved husband of 61years to Bernadette (nee McCormack)

Devoted father of Karen Moran, Judith Moran, Linda (Steve) Renfro, Michelle (Anton) Fath, Nancy Moran and Terrence C.P.D. (Jessica) Moran.
Proud Grandfather of Stephen, Lindsey, Hayli, Hannah, Nick, Elizabeth, Mara Rose, and Maeve.
Loving brother of the late Mary Ann (Jack) Hession, the late John (Betty) Moran.

Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews

Terrence F. Moran (Terry) was born, with his twin brother John, on December 1, 1932 in Chicago to John and Margaret (Reilly) Moran. He was raised just off Garfield Boulevard and attended Visitation Catholic School followed by his high school years at De La Salle Institute, graduating in 1950.

Shortly after graduation, Terry enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country both at home and in Korea during the war.

Terry was introduced to his love and life partner, Bernadette (Bernie) McCormack by her brother John McCormack. Terry married Bernie on November 23rd 1957, and settled in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago's southwest side. Life was very busy with six children (Karen, Judy, Linda, Michelle, Nancy, and Terry). Terry could often be found rough-housing with someone in his crew. And, when the kids outgrew living room floor wrestling, family dogs like Herbie, Bailey and Sam were able to fit the bill.

Terry enjoyed an active social life with Bernie and his buddies. Whether it was good times at the Elk Club (including Easter brunches), the annual Allied Van Line conventions, or hanging out with "The Boneheads", Terry could be easily found in a crowd by his roar of a laugh. He was always eager to fire up his Weber grill -- always charcoal, never propane, and grill some of his famous burgers.

As their nest emptied a bit, Terry and Bernie moved to the suburbs where he enjoyed his retirement from the moving and storage industry where he had worked for decades as a very successful and respected salesman. Many happy weekends were spent in South Haven, Michigan where his sister Mary Ann loved to go blueberry picking with him, while suggesting that he should have to weigh in at the blueberry patch going in and out. And, the grill would get fired up there as well.

His sunset years were spent closer to home with loving family and friends by his side.
We already miss you Big Guy but know that you’re surrounded again with family and friends, laughing uproariously and firing up that Weber.

Family and friends to gather for a Memorial Mass of the Resurrection Friday February 8, 2019 10:45 am at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave , Orland Park IL.
Interment Private

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tn 38105 would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home


www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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