Vincent Christopher Moriarty
January 10, 1926 - December 31, 2013
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Vincent Christopher Moriarty
January 10, 1926 - December 31, 2013
Obituary
Blaine, WA
Vincent Christopher Moriarty born January 10, 1926, in New Jersey, to Joseph & Marie Moriarty passed away on December 31st. His loving wife of 40 years, Elsie was by his side as was his son, Michael, and stepson, Carl.
Vince graduated from Harvard in 1947, and was a Commander in the USN serving in the South Pacific during WW II and the Korean conflict. He was Vice President of Human Resources at Eaton Corporation and also a Nationally Accredited HR Executive.
In 1989 Vince and Elsie moved to Birch Bay…built their dream home and started their retirement. Always willing to share his talents, Vince was Past Commodore of the Channel Islands Naval Yacht Club, Past District Director of International Order of the Blue Gavel, Past President of the WestLakers (California) and past President of Birch Bay Village Community Club. Since his youth, Vince was an avid sailor and lover of the oceans. After his retirement, Vince became an accomplished wood carver, sharing his talents with many northwest carving groups…as well as those in Arizona where he and Elsie spent their winters.
Vince is survived by his loving wife, Elsie, his children Michael, Maureen, Christopher and step-children Leo and Carl Murray.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen.
Farewell Tribute Information
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Annes Catholic Church in Blaine on Saturday, January 4th at 10:00am. Donations Information
In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Whatcom Hospice Foundation (360-733-5877).
7 responses to Vincent Christopher Moriarty
ANNELIE BAER says:
December 31, 2013
hearrt-felt smpathy at this very tough time, my husband – commander USNavy Burton Baer, passed away 6 months ago. hUGS TO ALL OF YOU.
Gayland G. Gump says:
December 31, 2013
The Nooksack Carver’s have lost a great carver, mentor, and leader. Vince you will be deeply missed. Thanks for all that you did for us.
Kenneth W. Harris says:
December 31, 2013
From one sailor to another: Vince, your kind spirit, quiet smile and friendly presence will be remembered and missed by all of your many friends. Thanks for being a gentle friend, a wonderfully knowledgeable wood carving mentor, and a true American Patriot! I thank you, Elsie and Vince’s family, for sharing him with me and our little wood carving group. Vince, may you have ‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’ on your final voyage! CTMCS Kenneth W. Harris, USN (Ret.)
Ann Moriarty- Angulo says:
December 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Elsie and my cousins as you mourn the loss of you father. We are so glad to have been able to visit with Uncle Vin and Aunt Elsie last year in Apache Junction.
Ginni Uhlich says:
December 31, 2013
He was one of the dearest human beings to have crossed my path. All of us woodcarving buddies will sincerely miss him. God bless Elsie and family.