Michael Moran Obituary

Michael was not only the father of my children, he was my best friend. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the 25 years that he was a part of our lives. His death has been very hard for all of us to accept. We will always love him and cherish our memories of him. Bren, Sean and Ryan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGS...wishing so much I could say this to your face...of course I have been thinking of you for days, and praying for your heartbroken family...each and everyone ...tonight a bunch of Mike's friends are meeting at Skip's to share stories and pictures and to toast our friend that we still cannot believe is gone....things will never be the same...love to all Morans...Joan Each Rowan

I want to thank each and every one of Mike's friends who supported his Sons and myself in this most trying time. In the next couple of days we will celebrate his birthday, November 17. Please take a couple of minutes on this day to pray for his family. After that, please Thank God, as I know I will, that you have had the pleasure of knowing Michael.

I will always Love You Michael.

Your Loving Wife,

Unless you were blessed enough to be an Artesian Kid you will never know how special it is to be one! If you are an Artesian Kid you grew up on a block where every kid had two great parents, where you played from early morning until the street lights came on. You never rang doorbells you Yo’ed , you knew it was dinnertime because you could hear Mr. Moran whistle. You didn’t really need to have a block party because most nights, when it was warm enough, and after the street lights came on, all the moms and dads and all the kids would come out and sit on their front porches and before you knew it, it was a block party! On Artesian we laughed, we cried, we played, and even sometimes fought, but the thing that we did the most, was we loved one another! If you were blessed enough to be an Artesian Kid, all the Artesian Moms and Dads were not just someone else’s parents they were your parents too and all the other Artesian Kids were not just your friends, they were your brothers and your sisters.



That is why I am so deeply sadden by the news that one of the best Artesian Kids, Mike Moran, has passed. I cannot think of Mike with out hearing his great laugh and seeing his big smile. When you were around Mike, the energy level was always high. Mike loved life and he loved his family! He knew that being an Artesian Kid did not end once you moved from the block, you are an Artesian Kid for eternity.



I would like to express my deepest sepathy to Mrs. Moran, Tommy, Billy, Donna and Jimmy. I love you all and it was an honor and a privilege to have been you’re next door neighbor. My prayers are with you and with Mike’s wife and children.



There is one more thing I remember about Mike Moran. Mike was a leader, not a follower. Maybe that is why he is one of the first Artesian Kids to go to heaven. I am sure, knowing Mike, that he has joined his wonderful Dad and all the other wonderful Artesian Moms and Dads and he is helping prepare an Artesian like place in heaven, for all of us!.



Love Ya Mike and I hope someday to “Yoo Mike” you in heaven



Love

Billy Mitchell

I'm so sad to hear that Mike died. I last saw him at my dad's wake in Michigan City in January 2002 and he worked the room like he was running for mayor. Shaking hands. Laughing loudly. Telling a few hilarious stories about my dad and their pipecovering days together. I was surprised that the old man himself didn't sit up and start laughing. He always liked Mike, even when he was driving the older pipecoverers crazy. Mike said to me that night: "What's up with the old melon?" referring to my freshly trimmed bald head. After he left, one of my cousins said "Who the heck was THAT guy?" He looked great that night, which makes this even harder to realize. Mike Moran made me laugh so many times as a classmate, co-worker and friend. He was truly a good guy in every way and never was afraid of being who he was. My condolences to Mrs. Moran, Tom, Billy and the rest of the wonderful Moran family and friends.

Dear Moran Family,

Just wanted to let you know I was saddened to hear about Mike's passing. I will think of the good times on Artesian St. growing up and be praying for you all during your time of loss. May God bless you and keep you near.

Peggy

Dear Tom and Family,

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family on Michael's passing. The Moran Family memories always bring a smile to my face.

I have made a donation to Misericordia in memory or Mike.

grace is jeanette . we i love you soo much . michael is all way in or heart always . just remember meomorise we have about him . i the van dyken family love you .

My condolences to the Moran family. Mike was a good guy and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

Bugs,



I'm writing to you dear friend because I'm in town and I'll see the family and friends in a few hours...



Mike, Noble left a message Monday evening on my cell that I got when I got off the plane. I couldn't get ahold of him so I called dad and he filled me in on what happened and I still don't buy it. But, after finally talking to Bone, Muls and Noble, I guess it's sunk in because here I'm sitting in Chicago with a tie on and just printed out directions to the funeral home.



This darn time difference is confusing dude...but I'll get there.



All I've been doing the last few days is celebrating in the memories. I think I looked across my parent's dinner table at you when we were kids more than I did my own blood brothers.



You were my best man at my wedding, you held me up when my daughter died and you made me laugh so hard so many times over the last 40 years at the times I needed it most, like now.



I hope you know you were and always will be an integral component of our "circle" that has held me to my roots, despite being miles away so many times for so long.



Memories of you bring me home regardless of where I'm at and I love you brother, for that and so much more.



May God accept you in His arms, as you remain in our hearts forever.



Nels

Dear Grace and Moran Family,



My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you on the passing of Mike (or to those of us from the class of '72 "Bugsy").



As I write this I am filled with some great and hilarious memories of Mike from our high school years together. He was truly the type that lit up a room when he entered it.



He was a great guy with an equally great left jab! May God be a source of comfort to all of you during this time of loss and mourning.



God Bless.

How many times did Mike bring a smile to our faces through his loud laughter and his louder and bigger-than-life stories? We adored listening to him because he was a special man with a special love of life. Bugsy, you will be missed!!!

Ana



Mike, lot's of stories & lot's of fun over the years. From the stereo, to Milwaukee Feasts, thru the parties, to the Carmel games & on and on. You were a "true" friend that could be counted on. You will always be in our thought's.

Ray

Michael

You were always more like a brother than a friend. We all thought it would be you dancing on our graves ( and you told us that). It is not right that the ones with the BRIGHTEST LIGHT, like yourself goes first. I always thought and still do that when I grow up I want an attitude about life like you, to this day I never saw anybody smile as much as you did, (unless someone cut you off in traffic)

I will miss you terrible but NEVER ever forget you and your impact and influence on me ( YES IT WAS ALL GOOD). Believe me that evey time I have one I will have one for you.

I am so sad to hear of Mike's passing. He was my very dear friend in Three Oaks. I will certainly look back upon all of our good times together. Mike was a sweet man and I hope he finds peace. My heartfelt wishes to his family.

So many memories so long ago...we were young once...Dearest Michael I'm sorry for all the people who will not meet you and all the people who will miss you...after Chicago Fest nothing was really ever the same...to the man who loved the music...oh yes, the Tin Man did have a heart all along...My condolences to his family, the last time I saw Bugsey it was all he could talk about, his sons, he was so proud! The world is a changed place,but heaven will never be the same. We will miss you Bugsey and we will never forget you...Joan Each Rowan

Dear Morans - I was saddened to hear of the death of Michael. I have a Mass Saturday morning for all the deceased members of the building trades from Chicago and Cook County. I will place Michael and all of you on the altar.....I saw Mike a few weeks ago at a Local 17 meeting. He gave a wonderful talk on how everyone should give their best all the time. 'Saints are sinners who kept on trying.' Michael gave to others what he had to give, his imperfect best. I am sure his dad and the others from the Mt Carmel class of 72 were waiting. As a young child once said, 'it is not bad to die; it is just too bad we don't go together.'

Rest in peace,Michael. May the Lord hold you and all the others in the palm of His loving hand, and not squeeze you too hard. Shalom.

Dear Grace, Sean and Ryan, Mike and Sandi, Xavier; Mrs. Moran, Tommy, Billy, Donna, and Jimmy; all nieces and nephews:



My family and I extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all!



My heart shares your sadness and emptiness with the loss of Michael!

He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and good friend to many! A better charcter shall not be found!

Michael was a good man!



To me, Michael was my brother; in good and bad times!.....and my friend!

Having the ability to always welcome me with zest and camaraderie, even tho we were often distanced, Mike and I shared life from grammar school thru High School, and beyond! He loved life and life loved him back!



I’ve shed many tears, but also enjoyed many hearty laughs remembering our many shared experiences!....Bugsy still goes down in the annals of history as being the best slow motion brawler in art clas at Carmel!

I am still stunned, but find refuse in the belief that Michael is now at the side of his Lord and Savior, telling his stories and laughing aloud with that outrageously magnificent laugh of his, while in the comforting company of loving departed family and friends!



Say hello to my dad and brother for me, Mike......

You were one of my six!.........

It shall be hard to replace you!

I’ll never forget you!



Thank you for being my friend!



With sadness, yet fantastic memories,



Tom Noble & Family

I AM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF MIKE(BUGSY).THE WORLD WAS A BETTER PLACE WITH HIM AND HIS GREAT INFECTIOUS LAUGH IN IT.THE TIN MAN HAD A HEART.