James F. Moriarty, Jr., of Dallas, TX, was born July 11, 1931 in Washington, D.C. and died June 23, 2017 in Dallas, TX. He was a 1953 graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, SC and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry officer until 1967. During the Vietnam War he was awarded the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation and Purple Heart Medals while commanding an infantry company in 1965 and 1966. After completing his military service he became an Account Manager for Riverside Manufacturing Co. for North Texas, serving over 29 years. He was a member of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, North Dallas Golden K Kiwanis Club and Crew of the Barque Lone Star – Sherlock Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Carroll Elizabeth, two daughters Mary Ellen Mayers and her husband Stewart, of Durant, OK, Sarah Pucci and her husband John, of Palos Verdes, CA, two grand children Michael and Henry Pucci, two brothers Wiliam Moriarty, of Van Buren, MO and John Moriarty, of Slanesville, WV.
Posted in: Dallas Morning News
Posted on: 2017-07-03
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