We bid farewell to Pauline Moran of Madison Heights, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 8, 2025 at the age of 95. Pauline touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Pauline Moran to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernesto Giovanni and Teresa Louise Garavaglia (Columbo); her husband Thomas Curtiss Moran; her sons, Daniel J. and Brian J.; her great grandchild Charlotte L.; and her brother Carl L. Garavalia.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas J. (Lori S.), Paul J., David J. (Rhonda E.), Patrick M. (Andrea L.), Martin J. (Christine R.), Kathryn M. Weide (William E.), Ann M. Sanders (Forde J.), Charles J. (Deborah V.) and Nona; and her siblings, Angelo V. Garavaglia and Carole L. Kraemer. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The lying in state will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church (28353 Herbert St, Madison Heights, MI 48071). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Assumption Grotto Cemetery (13770 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Paula's memory to iCare of Michigan (http://www.icare-mi.org.) PO Box 181010, Utica, Michigan 48318.