Lorraine B. Moroney

lorraine moroney
Lorraine B. Moroney of Oakton, Virginia passed away peacefully on September 5, 2009 at the age of 83 years from natural causes. Lorraine is the daughter of the late Vincent & Lena (Bond) Fiorani of Iron River, Michigan; the beloved wife of the late Edward C. "Ned" Moroney, Jr., also of Oakton, Virginia; & mother to Edward C. Moroney, III & wife Sue of Rockville, Maryland, Paul V. Moroney & wife Amy of Vienna, Virginia, William J. Moroney of Keedysville, Maryland, Lisa A. Metcalf of Yuba City, California & Patrick D. Moroney & wife Robin of Oakton, Virginia.

Lorraine was born February 27, 1926 in Iron River, Michigan where she graduated from Iron River High School. During her high school years she played softball as pitcher & was an avid bowler. Following graduation, Lorraine worked in a jewlery store until meeting & marrying her husband of over 50 years, Ned. As a young bride, Lorraine traveled the Midwest with her husband while he built bridges for the Bureau of Public Roads before settling in the Northern Virginia area & starting a family. Living first in Arlington, Lorraine gave birth to three sons, Ted, Paul & Bill, moving then to the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria where a daughter Lisa & son Patrick were born. Lorraine & Ned eventually moved to Vienna, Virgina where they enjoyed retirement & spent several summers traveling to Lorraine's childhood home of Iron River, Michigan.

Lorraine was a homemaker while her five children were growing up & once they were settled on their individual paths, she ventured into the workplace assisting her husband at his contracting companies by providing accounting services at Steele & Moroney, Inc. & helping to start Superior Foundation, Inc. Lorraine possessed a wonderful sense of humor & enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the children & babies.

In addition to her surviving children, she leaves nine grandchildren, Daniel, Jonathan, Michael, Sarah, Adam, Chandler, Nicholas, Annalee & P.J, & numerous nieces & nephews, including her Godchild, Sally Persico of Clayton, North Carolina.

Funeral Home:

Money & King Funeral Home

171 W. Maple Ave.

Vienna, VA

US 22180

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  1. Peter and I send our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. Auntie Lorraine was very special to me; always with a ready smile, and a hug and kiss for everyone. She truly made her family the center of her life and loved and was loved by all those included. I am very happy to have shared in her life, and will miss her in her passing. Sincerely, Sally Persico

  2. To the Moroney Family: Our sincere sympathies in the loss of our Aunt Lorraine…a funny lady she was! My mom, Armida and my Aunt Delores would share many funny stores about their fun times together and they certainly enjoyed Ned and Lorraine’s visit to Iron River each year and also their travels to Virginia as well. I am sure you have many happy memories that will live on in. Sincerely, Diane and Duane Petcoff

  3. To all of Auntie’s family, please accept my sincere sympathy over the loss of your mom. My mother and your aunt, Margaret, passed away in January 2008. Her twin sister, Auntie Ruthie, passed on in October of last year. All of the Fiorani is now gone. Again, my thoughts are with you and God Bless all.

  4. Dear Billy, So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  5. Hey Billy, So sorry to hear about your mom. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and sending prayers and love. Wesie

  6. Hello Lisa, Billy, Patrick, Teddy, and Paul, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. Living across the street from you as a kid for so many years, I have many fond memories of both your Mom and Dad~ You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.

  7. To the Moroney family: I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s death. I have many warm memories of the countless hours we spent drinking coffee (and smoking, then) on Midday Lane, and talking about our kids. She kept everybody laughing and no gathering was complete without Lorraine. I send my love to you all. Connie Robinson

  8. Billy, We want you to know that we are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother and that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

  9. Billy, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Best, Ericka

  10. Billy – So sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sure she will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew and loved her.

  11. Tedddy, Paul, Billy. Lisa and Patrick, I am saddened to of the passing of Auntie Lorraine. She was always such a bright light. Always funny and loving. I will miss her. My deepest condolences. Love, Jane

  12. Dear Teddy, Paul, Billy, Lisa and Patrick, Jim and I were so sorry to hear of Auntie Lorraine’s passing. When I think of Auntie Lorraine I always remember her incredible sense of humor and her supportive nature. When Jim thinks of her, he fondly remembers Auntie Lorraine welcoming him into our family at our wedding by telling him “Finally another Italian in the family… You and I’ll have to stick together!!!

  13. Dear Teddy,Paul,Patrick,Billy, and Lisa, I am so happy to have visited with Auntie Lorraine at her home several years ago. She was the usual arm swinging, hand gesturing, very welcoming Italian, as was my dad, her brother John. She proudly showed me, Gene (my husband), and Ryan (my youngest son) around the house and yard. We sat in the house and enjoyed ice water, soda, and conversation. My son had just moved to Alexandria, and I was so looking forward to visiting with as many of you as I could, since we have not been in close touch with each other over the years. She was very proud of all of her children, and newly adopted grandchild, as I remember there was only one at the time, but I could be mistaken. May happy memories help to sustain you in the coming days and through the coming years. My brothers Don, and Bruce and I are having Masses said for Auntie Lorraine in Iron River. With sympathy, Sandy, Gene, Ryan Lepisto. P.S. Ryan continues to work for the Patent Dept., but is now in the process of moving back to Madison, Wisconsin where he will continue his work as a Patent Officer. So we have again lost our connection. We would love to hear from you.

  14. Dear Ted, Paul, Billy, Patrick, and Lisa, My apologies for my lack of memory on the grandchildren. I know there were nine, and my sympathies especially go out to them, knowing how important Grandma is to her grandchildren.

  15. Dear Ted, Paul, Bill, Lisa, Patrick and family; Our deepest sympathy to all of you and the grandchildren of Aunt Lorraine’s. We thought of all of you today and wish we could have attended the funeral to give you some comfort and support at this sad time in your life. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God will give you the strength you need to overcome the sadness you have in your hearts. We are having a Mass said at St. Agnes church in Iron River, MI and will let you know the date so you can also say a prayer for your Mom. Our love and sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Don and Sally Fiorani

  16. Dear Teddy, Paul, Patrick, Billy, and Lisa, My wife Harriet and I extend our condolence in the loss of a great lady. My Aunt was one of the happiest, most sharing people I have ever known and we will miss her greatly. She will be in our prayers and we will have a mass in her name at the parish she grew up in.


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