Timothy P Morahan
August 5, 1971 ~ May 12, 2026
Timothy Patrick Morahan passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born on August 5,1971 in Arlington, Virginia to Edward M. Morahan and Marianne McCully Morahan. He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., James Madison University and the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University.
After graduation Tim practiced law locally for 30 years in Northern Virginia where he lived for 45 years and raised his own family. He was very active in his community, his Catholic church, and was always found on the sidelines at his kids sporting events. He enjoyed coaching sports and basketball in particular where he roamed the floor for over 10 years with the CYO. Tim always went all in when it came to creating great moments and memories for his teams, players and his own children. This same approach also led him to a large network of friends, nicknames, and people that simply wanted to be around him as they knew he could make any day better. Tim was known for his morning text messages as he loved to stay in touch with everyone. On a daily basis he would wish his list of over 2,000 entries in his journal a happy birthday, anniversary, or even send a message to pass on a wish to a spouse or a child. He never missed a big moment in anyone’s life, it was all in his journal. He was known for his perfect smile with his great big dimples and he had a very generous heart of gold. When you were with him, he was present, and he always made you feel like you were the most important part of his day. Tim loved to joke around, often going overboard for his people, and he was always willing to lend a hand. He had many interests but his favorite interests were his children and family. In addition, he was an avid sports fan as he cheered on his JMU Dukes, all DC sports teams as well as Notre Dame football and Maryland basketball. Tim also trained for and completed four marathons. Tim always looked forward to and loved the annual summer sojourn to the beach with his kids, friends and his brother’s family where fireworks would fly. Tim was the master of movie quotes and loved music and a fitting line from a movie he loved, Let it Ride, anytime you were with Tim it could be said “I’m having a VERY good day!”
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He is survived by his four children, Brendan, Leah, April, and Gavin, his parents, Ed and Marianne and by his brother Ted (Brigid) and their three children, Ryan, Emma, and Maya.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Saint Mark Catholic Church on Friday, May 22, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, share your favorite pictures of Tim with friends and family as he would enjoy the sharing of stories behind all the memories.
Services
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: May 22, 2026 1:30 pm
St. Mark Catholic Church
9970 Vale Road
Vienna, VA 22181
703-281-9100
http://www.stmark.org/
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I’m so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to his fiancé Sheri Turner.
I received “check in” texts from Tim regarding Mason and April. He was the best at communicating and making everyone feel like they were doing a good job (in my case parenting) or why our children won “most likely to skip school” in their Senior year (again…the parenting department). He didn’t sweat the small stuff and I wish to have known him better.
I know from April they loved their Father and he loved them all to the moon and back.
Until we meet again Tim…..in your honor “I am having a VERY good day”.
Prayers, hugs and much love to you kiddos!!
My deepest condolences to Tim’s family. My kids and I are so sad to learn of his passing. Tim will always be remembered for his joyful spirit and for the laughter he brought wherever he goes. Rest in eternal light!🙏🙏
The above obituary captures Tim perfectly. He was a shining light that will be greatly missed. Prayers, love and support to all the Morahans.
I’ll never again play Cards Against Humanity without thinking of you, Tim! I’ll have to retire the “Bees?” card in your honor. I’m so blessed to have met you and to have worked for you. Rest easy. You’re already so missed.
Tim was one of the most genuine, friendly, and caring people I ever met. The world is a far lesser place without him. My sincere condolences to his family.
He would always call and send cards for our birthdays and Xmas.
He was such a great nephew.we will miss him so much.
Love Aunt Debbie and Uncle Pat and Gina
“May the peace of God … guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”. Philippians’s 4:7
Tim kept the photos and records for our fraternity in college, and he was the only one I ever knew to care about doing it properly, and he did. For years and years after graduation, he’d bomb his fraternity brothers with photos he’d taken of us in college so long ago. What a kind and considerate thing to do. He had a materially significant effect on my life for these and other reasons. It’s all deepy sad. R.I.P.
Tim is my second oldest friend in the world, behind only his brother Ted. For more than 54 years, our friendship never wavered. From bottle openers off the high dive, boardwalks and boogie boards, to thousands of blue crabs and as many hours of adolescent mischief, some of my very best memories include Tim.
As the years passed and life carried us through many chapters, I had the privilege of watching Tim grow into an exceptional man, husband, father, and friend. He built a beautiful family that will carry forward his warmth, humor, strength, and unmistakable spirit for generations to come.
Tim had a rare gift: wherever he was, life simply felt better. And whenever you spent time with him, you inevitably found yourself thinking:
“I’m having a very good day.”
He was also fearless… I’ll always remember him launching himself off the water tower (Union Springs was it?) with no real entry plan or regard for the landing. He knew he would figure it out mid-air and he always did.
He had been through so much in life but you would never know it talking to him. He was so positive all the time and was one of the most complimentary people I’ve ever known. He was always about the give, never the take, and gave so much of himself to his kids and his community. His sports coaching career was a great example of that. He was truly an inspiration to me and made me better as a person. I have told his story many times out of admiration and respect. His strength and will were utterly remarkable.
We lived on opposite coasts the last few years but talked and texted regularly. Every time “big bro” and “little bro” made the conversation. He was set to come to my wedding last month but couldn’t make it unfortunately. I was very much looking forward to him being there.
I love you “little bro”. Thank you for being the light that you were to so many and so often. You will truly be missed. My best to your family now and always! 🙏
Tim was one of my residents and a good friend at James Madison University years ago. I’m so sad to hear of his passing. Blessings and condolances to his family.