ACTIONABLE OBIT: Moran, James A. Jr. (MC1947) Clifton Park, NY EXPIRES 21APR2008
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James A. Moran Jr.
Moran, James A. Jr. CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.
James A. Moran Jr., 80, of Clifton Park, died peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on October 9, 1927 in New York, N.Y. and was the son of the late James A. Moran Sr. and Marion (Kilgannon) Moran. He was a graduate of Kingsbridge High School in the Bronx, received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College in 1947, and earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering from New York University.
He was the beloved husband of Jean A. (Volmer) Moran whom he married on October 11, 1952, and who predeceased him on December 29, 2006. Jim and Jean were communicants of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park, and were avid sailors on Lake George for over 30 years.
Jim was a world recognized expert in high-voltage underground cable, and traveled extensively in his 60-year career. He developed a state-of-the-art testing laboratory during his 25 years at Phelps Dodge Copper Products in Yonkers, N.Y. After a brief stint at I-T-E Imperial in Greensboro, Pa., he moved to Clifton Park and began a 10-year career at Power Technologies Incorporated in Schenectady in their high-voltage cable group. In 1984, Jim was appointed president of Nokia Cables USA, Inc., and enjoyed frequent travel with Jean to their headquarters in Helsinki, Finland.
After his retirement from Nokia, he continued to consult on high-voltage cable projects, sharing his expertise for years thereafter. Jim was a fellow of IEEE, and a frequent lecturer at their technical seminars. He was a teacher to his children and grandchildren, and following his retirement, was a mathematics teacher at the City Mission in Schenectady where he helped mission residents prepare for their GEDs. Jim was also a volunteer and member of the Mended Hearts at St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center.
Survivors include his devoted children and their spouses, James A. (Margi) Moran III of Yarmouth, Maine, Claudia (Mark) Moran Atkinson of Bedford, N.Y., Peter G. Moran Sr. of Saratoga Springs, William G. (Martha) Moran of Niskayuna, twin sons, Thomas M. (Sandra) Moran of Burbank, Calif. and Joseph M. (Sandi) Moran of Colonie, Hilary (Kevin) Moran Van Norstrand of Hyde Park, N.Y., and the late Charles A. Moran; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gloria Moran Kearin.
Funeral will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the City Mission of Schenectady, 11 Cheltingham Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065; 518-371-5454.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 4/17/2008.
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Moran, James A. Jr. (MC1947)
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Dear Mr. Reinke, It means so much to us all for you to take the time to sign Dad’s guest book. My father was guided most of his life, professionally and personally from all that he gained at Manhattan College. His fellowship at IEEE was one of the highlights of his life, he took his profession as an electrical engineer very seriously. His closest friends, and mentors to us all our lives were his “buddies” from Manhattan. Thank you for keeping him and us in your prayers. On behalf of my siblings and I, Claudia Moran Atkinson
My father treasured his Manhattan College education and experience. He passed that love on to me, and I am proud to be a 1975 engineering grad and fellow Jasper. He will be missed by many, but joins other classmate Jasper friends who have gone before him.