Patricia Moran

Patricia “Patty” Moran

Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana & Sister

February 20, 1944 – August 5, 2026

Patricia “Patty” Moran, 82, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on February 20, 1944, to the late John S. Crichton and Katherine P. (Carolan) Crichton.

Patricia was the beloved wife of John W. Moran, whom she loved from the age of twelve. They married on September 4, 1965, and shared more than 70 years together.

Patricia dedicated more than 60 years to nursing, including serving as a director of several nursing homes. She was a member of Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and was raised in the Catholic faith. She had a special devotion to Saint Theresa and a lifelong love of roses.

Known as “The General” of the family, Patricia was always ready with advice, a plan, or an adventure. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She loved the beach, sunsets, golfing, Yahtzee, Mahjong, movies, museums, artwork, arcades and casinos. She and John made Punta Gorda their home for the last 22 years.

Patricia's greatest pride and joy was her family. She welcomed all into her life and considered everyone as her extended family.

She is survived by her husband, John W. Moran; 3 children, Jacquelyn B. Moran, Brenda J. Waddington, Aaron J. Moran and favorite daughter in law Elizabeth, 9 grandchildren, Nicole, Emily, Hailey, Sara, Lexi, Luke, Abigail, Logan and Maeve as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Jane, Will and Austin.

She is also survived by her sisters, Mary, Elizabeth, Joan, and Barbara; sister-in-laws Lorraine, Ruth and Carol; brothers in Robert, Paul & Charles, along with many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded by her siblings, David Crichton & Jeanne Nardoia, as well as brothers in law Ronald Hughson, Nicholas Nardoia, Lynn R. Brown, Paul Pilon, Frederick Grose, Donald Holland and sister in law, Lois Holland.

Celebratory mass will be held in Connecticut at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be held Friday, August 14, 2026, from 10a-12p at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Light lunch reception to follow 12p-2p in the adjoining room.