Obituary: Anthony James Moran, 33

STRATFORD, CT — (From Pistey Funeral Home): Anthony James Moran, 33, passed away in a tragic car accident on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Anthony was born at Park City Hospital in Bridgeport on November 29, 1989. He is the son of John Moran and the late Michele Kusy Moran of Bridgeport.

Anthony loved his family from North End Little League and attained a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and graduated from Assumption School and Notre Dame High School in Fairfield.

Anthony began working at age 14 with his mother at the Smithy Restaurant in Monroe. He worked his way up to manager and helped the restaurant to stay open during the pandemic. He was a per diem IT worker for the Stratford Board of Education for several years before being hired full time in 2022. He was also currently employed by Fortuna Catering of Stratford.

Anthony’s passion was his family and his dog Charlie and playing Pokémon Go with his many friends. Anthony was predeceased by his mother, Michele, who he dearly missed and his uncle, John Gilmore. Anthony, we know you are in your mom’s arms up in heaven. Peace.

Anthony is survived by his father, John and brother, Ryan and Ryan’s fiancée Nora Mackey and his aunts, uncles and cousins; James Kevin Moran and Mary and Harry Lovett, Lorraine and John Kalman, Tyler and Kylee Kalman, Corey, Hayley and James Kalman, Billy, Linda and Kayla Kusy and Marie Maher, and Damon, Heather and Desmond Gallick.

Friends may call on Thursday, October 19 at Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 20th at Assumption Church, Fairfield at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lawncroft Cemetery in Fairfield.

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