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Dr. Thomas R. Moriarty
November 17, 1928 ~ December 30, 2017 (age 89) 89 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Speedway
on January 13, 2018 2:04 PM
Message from Daniel Brooks
January 6, 2018 3:22 PM
Dr. Tom was too good to be true!! He and Jan always had time for me, whether at the grocery store on on their front porch...If anyone loved his family, it was Tom. He was an asset to his community and this earth. Best to Jan and the family.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 6, 2018 9:14 PM
Thank you Can. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. He was a great family man and also a great man in general. I am so glad I was here with him when he passed and here for my Mom. π€π€ππ
Message from Gary McDougall
January 4, 2018 6:21 PM
I am so said for the family, I have known Tom and Jan for many years, they were like our special friends and someone we could always count on, Tom and I did alot of things, fished in Canada for ten years, shared stories and the love of our families. I moved away but thought of Jan and Tom often and talked about our friendship,,,So Sorry I did not get to visit with them before this happened, just thought they would always be there....Sorry for your loss.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:43 AM
Thank you Gary. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. I am so glad I was here for him when he passed and here for my Mom. He loved his fishing & hunting trips. I looking at a lot of pics this week those pics were in there. Smiles & laughs.π€πLove Michael Moriarty
Message from Clyde Kellay
January 4, 2018 12:38 AM
I met Tom in 1947 when he and I were both working on the C&O car ferries. We became best of buddies and lifelong friends. I was his best man when he and Jan got married. I have never known a nicer person than Tom, nor known of a more perfect marriage than theirs. I feel so fortunate to have had such special friends. Tom and Jan will always have a special place in my heart.
Clyde Kellay - Salem, OR
Clyde Kellay - Salem, OR
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:39 AM
Thank you Clyde. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. My Dad was great man who enjoyed many things in his life and I know his time on the car ferries was one of them. π€π€ππLove Michael Moriarty
A candle was lit by Glenna Anderson
on January 3, 2018 10:37 PM
I have been very fortunate to be Tom and Jan's next door neighbor on Leeson Avenue for the past 42 years. I am certain that Tom and Greg are standing beside a heavenly golden fence and having a long conversation about most any subject they happen to think of......
I have been very fortunate to be Tom and Jan's next door neighbor on Leeson Avenue for the past 42 years. I am certain that Tom and Greg are standing beside a heavenly golden fence and having a long conversation about most any subject they happen to think of......
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:36 AM
Thank you Glenda. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. I am so happy that my Dad & Mom have the neighbors they have had over the years, it makes me rest a little easier when I leave after my visits. I know you continue this for my Mom. π€π€ππLove Michael Moriarty
Message from Rob Montague
January 3, 2018 9:23 PM
I'm so sad to hear about Doc. A good friend. Also the family. We had a lot of fun together with the Cadillac State Bank,Moose city softball teams. He was a winner, as where we as a team.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:33 AM
Thank you Rob. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. My Dad loved the softball teams. I saw some pics when I going through all the photo albums this week. π€π€ππThank you again Michael Moriarty
Message from Lynn(MOSBERG) and Bruce Gingras
January 3, 2018 6:08 PM
Jan and family, it is with great sadness that we heard of Dr. Tom's passing. You know how important he was to our family, we all loved him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you struggle with this loss. I know how much he enjoyed all of the grandkids, he was sure to keep us posted on what everyone was doing.
Dr. Tom was like an uncle to me, I always saw him at the office and loved talking to him. He and dad made a pretty good team!!!! I'm so grateful that we saw him in August when we were in town, if I could, please know I would be there for the service.
Our love, Lynn, Bruce and Mari
Dr. Tom was like an uncle to me, I always saw him at the office and loved talking to him. He and dad made a pretty good team!!!! I'm so grateful that we saw him in August when we were in town, if I could, please know I would be there for the service.
Our love, Lynn, Bruce and Mari
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:30 AM
Thank you Lynn. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. I am just so glad I was here with him when he passed and here for my Mom. He was a great man and I know he valued his friendship with your Dad and with his family. π€π€ππLove Michael Moriarty
Message from Rev. Dr. James Stark and Sue
January 3, 2018 3:01 PM
Jan. These are my thoughts as I think of Tom:
A Comparison of 3 aspects of Tomβs life and our reading.
Our reading comes from Ecclesiastes 3. It is the only book in the bible where the translation of the name of the book, Ecclesiastes, is used instead of its original Latin/Greek name Kohelet (traditionally translated as "Teacher" or "Preacher") but it fits Tom's actions.
The Greatest Commandment. Matthew 22: When the Pharisees [a scholar of the law] tested Jesus by asking, βTeacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?β He said to him, βYou shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.β (United States Conference of Bishops website)
Tomβs life reflected all three points made in Matthew 22 & and Ecclesiastes 3.
1. (the greatest commandment) I seldom if ever saw him miss church for his love of God and church;
2. (the 2nd is like onto the first commandment) He was the greatest of neighbor; one that cannot be replaced;
3. And the meaning of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet in Hebrew means teacher)β¦ I seldom had a conversation with him over the fence or sitting on the front porch when I didnβt learn and he taught.
A Comparison of 3 aspects of Tomβs life and our reading.
Our reading comes from Ecclesiastes 3. It is the only book in the bible where the translation of the name of the book, Ecclesiastes, is used instead of its original Latin/Greek name Kohelet (traditionally translated as "Teacher" or "Preacher") but it fits Tom's actions.
The Greatest Commandment. Matthew 22: When the Pharisees [a scholar of the law] tested Jesus by asking, βTeacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?β He said to him, βYou shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.β (United States Conference of Bishops website)
Tomβs life reflected all three points made in Matthew 22 & and Ecclesiastes 3.
1. (the greatest commandment) I seldom if ever saw him miss church for his love of God and church;
2. (the 2nd is like onto the first commandment) He was the greatest of neighbor; one that cannot be replaced;
3. And the meaning of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet in Hebrew means teacher)β¦ I seldom had a conversation with him over the fence or sitting on the front porch when I didnβt learn and he taught.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 5, 2018 8:27 AM
Jim/Sue, thank you so much for this, plus your reading yesterday and all your support as the best neighbors a son could ask to have for his parents when he has left the coop. π€π€ππI will see you before I leave on Monday. Michael
Message from Jerry and Diane Leavell
January 3, 2018 1:02 PM
Dan, Lorie and the entire family..........May the peace of our Lord surround and comfort each of you as you deal with the loss of a very fine man. Doc was very well respected and an honored pillar of the Cadillac community. Thanks for sharing him with each of us.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 3, 2018 1:29 PM
Thank you Diane & Jerry. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. ππ
A candle was lit by Jerry and Diane Leavell
on January 3, 2018 12:55 PM
Message from Nick Nelson
January 3, 2018 11:08 AM
Jan, Dan and Family, I am sad to see the passing of "DOC" I enjoyed many of cups of senior coffee with him on our way to our duck carving class. His humor and vigor will be long remembered. A staunch supporter of "The University", of course we all know thats U of M. we will miss him dearly.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 3, 2018 1:27 PM
Thank you Nick. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. "Doc" loved craving the ducks. He was a great and well loved in the Cadillac Community. πππ Michael Moriarty
Message from The Cadillac Police Department
January 3, 2018 10:34 AM
We appreciate Dr. Moriarty's 35 years of service to the Civil Service Board. He will be missed. Thank you Dan for your continued service. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to your entire family.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 3, 2018 1:24 PM
Thank you Cadillac Police Department. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers and kind words. I know "Doc" loved serving on the civil service board and was honor to have Dan continue that tradition. πππ Thank you Michael Moriarty
A candle was lit by Roxeanne Gustafson
on January 3, 2018 7:27 AM
Dan Sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dan Sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Message from MaryAnn Yonkman
January 3, 2018 2:10 AM
Know there is nothing I can say at this time, but wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry I cannot be there to give you all hugs. Take strength from your family and friends. Love you!
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 3, 2018 2:14 AM
Thank you Mary Ann. The Moriarty family greatly appreciates your prayers. I am so glad I was with him when he passed and here for my mom. ππ Love Michael M
Message from Bryan Elenbaas
January 2, 2018 9:57 PM
I am saddened to see "Doc" has passed. He was a kind, generous man who will be missed by many. I still have pics he took of me at local races. What a nice thing to do. I will miss our short sport chats when I would run into him in town. He was the type of person that makes Cadillac special.
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 2, 2018 11:06 PM
Thank you Bryan. He loved sports and talking about it especially Michigan football. He loved living in Cadillac and being involved in the community. He loved taking pictures. I have looked at least 18 photo books of his pictures. π€π€π€π€ Thanks for sharing your friend with my Dad. Michael M.
Message from Skip Fulk
January 2, 2018 7:03 PM
back in 1960 I seen a Dentist for the 1st time and he was DR TOM and from that day all we ever talk about was sports . and i'd see him at Culvers-Walmart- Meijers we'd always talk about MICHIGAN FOOTBALL....RIP my good Friend
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 2, 2018 11:02 PM
Thank you Skip. He was a great guy and loved sports especially Michigan football. Thank you for sharing and for your prayers. Michael M.
Message from Thomas W Darrow
January 2, 2018 6:50 PM
I worked at the dental office and also trimmed trees for Dr. Moriarty for several years. When I would see him I would call him Dr. Moriarty and he would say call me Tom and I will call you Tom. That was the greeting we shared for many years and I will miss seeing him and have him call me Tom. He was a 1st class man and always upbeat about life. He loved talking about his sons and their families. He was my wife and my dentist for many years. I will never forget how great a man he was. Thoughts and prayers for the family , Tom Darrow
Message from Michael Moriarty
January 2, 2018 11:00 PM
Thank you Tom. My Dad was a great guy and well loved in his community. So nice to see the kind words of the people who knew him. Helps to comfort us in this time of sorrow. Michael M.
A Designers Choice was sent on January 2, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Janice and family from the members of the Cadillac Elks Lodge 680.
Message from The Cadillac Elks Lodge 680
January 2, 2018 6:31 AM
In vain we call. He has passed into the light which is beyond the valley of the shadow of death. We realize that in the midst of life we are in death; that He who watches over all our destinies will again, on the last great day, unite the chain of Fraternal Love so recently broken. To our departed member, Dr Tom Moriarty, may his soul rest in peace.
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