MORIARTY, JR., John J.

John J. Moriarty, Jr., of Catonsville, Maryland, dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather, died at the age of 89 on January 30, 2021. Jack was born on January 17, 1932, to John J. Moriarty, Sr., and Katherine F. (O’Connell) Moriarty. He was a graduate of La Salle Academy and Providence College and served for two years in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years at the Health Care Financing Administration in Baltimore where he formed lifelong friendships.

An avid reader, Jack was especially interested in the history of Ireland and the events that led his grandparents and so many others to immigrate to this country. He also enjoyed playing golf; his weekly poker game; rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the New England Patriots, and the Providence College Friars men’s basketball team; and foreign travel, including trips to Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Turkey, and Ireland. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Eileen M. (Reilly) Moriarty; his son, Daniel P. Moriarty; his daughter, Kathleen M. (Gary K.) Stearman; treasured grandchildren Natalie K., Patrick J., May S., and Michael S. Stearman; and sisters-in-law Mary Reilly, R.S.M., Frances O’Malley, Margaret (Nick) Capezza, Angela Reilly, and Constance Reilly. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Frances K. (Moriarty) Monahan, brother Gerald T. Moriarty, Eileen’s parents Peter and Margaret (O’Neill) Reilly, and brothers-in-law Hugh Monahan and Peter, John, William, and James Reilly. In lieu of flowers, donations to La Salle Academy, 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 would be appreciated.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the family will conduct a private memorial service over Zoom.