James
W. "Pops"
Moriarty
July 28, 1948 - March 9, 2020
Born in Providence, RI
Resided in Glocester, RI
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION FOR ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN REGARDS TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS, THE MORIARTY FAMILY IS CANCELLING THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL FOR OUR BELOVED FATHER.
James W. “Pops” Moriarty, 71, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Daniel P. and Rita (Kenny) Moriarty. Pops was a railroad conductor for Amtrak for over 40 years before retiring in 2017. He has been a Glocester resident since 1978. Pops was a member of the NRA and a firearms advocate. He was an avid New England sports fan and loved to read. Pops loved his Irish roots, loved to travel and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was well loved by his children and grandchildren and will be missed by everyone.
He was the father of Thomas E. Moriarty and his wife Maribeth of Chepachet, Daniel A. Moriarty and his wife Pam of Thompson, CT and Megan L. Dimmick and her husband Chris of Manahawkin, NJ. He was the brother of Mary Ellen Robertson of Coventry, Rita and Anne Moriarty both of N. Smithfield, Daniel Moriarty of N. Kingstown, Kevin Moriarty of Augusta, ME and the late Sheila Richards. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kevin, Erin, Michael, Emma and Bria Moriarty, Shannon, Delaney and Jack Dimmick.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 will be appreciated.
James W. “Pops” Moriarty, 71, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Daniel P. and Rita (Kenny) Moriarty. Pops was a railroad conductor for Amtrak for over 40 years before retiring in 2017. He has been a Glocester resident since 1978. Pops was a member of the NRA and a firearms advocate. He was an avid New England sports fan and loved to read. Pops loved his Irish roots, loved to travel and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was well loved by his children and grandchildren and will be missed by everyone.
He was the father of Thomas E. Moriarty and his wife Maribeth of Chepachet, Daniel A. Moriarty and his wife Pam of Thompson, CT and Megan L. Dimmick and her husband Chris of Manahawkin, NJ. He was the brother of Mary Ellen Robertson of Coventry, Rita and Anne Moriarty both of N. Smithfield, Daniel Moriarty of N. Kingstown, Kevin Moriarty of Augusta, ME and the late Sheila Richards. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kevin, Erin, Michael, Emma and Bria Moriarty, Shannon, Delaney and Jack Dimmick.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 will be appreciated.
Funeral Service
Private
Burial
Private
Greenville Public Library
573 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
Greenville, RI 02828
