Harry William Moran Jr

Harry William Moran Jr. died Sunday August 2, 2015 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. The son of Harry William and Anna (Vlahovich) Moran, Harry was born in Alpena October 24, 1926. He married Arneta Ann Porter April 15, 1950 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway.

Surviving Harry is his wife, Marian of Onaway; sons, James (Sharon) of Alanson, Danny (Darlynn) and Thomas (Marilyn) Moran, both of Onaway; daughters, Theresa Moran (Rod) of East Lansing and Margaret Moran of Onaway; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harry also leaves his brother, Anthony “Tony” (Sandi) Moran of Goose Creek, South Carolina; sisters, Katherine (Pat) Murphy of Wolverine and Harriett Rex of Onaway; stepchildren, Robyn (Mark) Badgero of Onaway, Kathy (Jerry) McConnell and Jack (Jeannie) Brewbaker, both of Black Lake; and stepdaughter-in-law, Robin Brewbaker of Onaway.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arneta (1994); son, William Moran; daughter, Rhoda Ippolito; brother, John; sisters, Maryanne Szymoniak, Antoinette Greene and Dorothy Wright; and stepson, Rod Brewbaker.

Visitation will be held today (Thursday, August 6) from 4 p.m. – 8

p.m. at the Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway with a rosary service beginning at 7 p.m.  The funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church Friday, August 7, at 11 a.m.  The Rev. Peter Eke will officiate.  Harry’s final resting place will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Onaway where there will be a committal service and military honors by VFW Post 5857 following the funeral Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Hiland Cottage, One Hiland Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770 or to the Onaway VFW Post 5857.  Condolences may be shared with Harry’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.