Paul R. Moran, 79, of Fontana, passed away on Feb. 25, 2021, at home with his family by his side following a long battle with leukemia.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Mary (Fish); children, Mary (Matt) Anderson, Maureen (John Ashenden) Moran, Bonnie (Walt) Liptak and Sheila Moran; grandchildren, Bridget, Darby, Ian, Caitlin, John, Emily, Allison, Sadie, Joe, Margo and Sean.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents.
He was born in Chicago to Paul and Marjorie (Cronin) Moran. Although an only child, he grew up as the eldest of a large group of cousins and part of a very tight-knit, extended family on the west side and in the near west suburbs of Chicago.
After graduating from St. Ignatius College Prep in 1959, Paul studied economics at Loyola University of Chicago, where he met Kathleen, known to her friends and family as Kay. Paul and Kay married in 1964 at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Evergreen Park.
While raising their four daughters in the western suburbs of Chicago and later, Fontana, Paul and Kay ran a successful trucking company for nearly 50 years. In his free time, Paul enjoyed reading, walking his dogs and spending time with family and friends. He was known for his love of learning, especially about cars, trucks and all things mechanical, and sharing his knowledge with others.
A funeral mass was celebrated at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Delavan. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018 or online at www.lls.org.
Toynton Funeral Home is assisting the family.
