Raymond M. Moran Jr.

March 26, 1934 - October 17, 2020

Raymond Michael Moran Jr. of Toms River: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Moran at the age of 86 on October 17, 2020. After living in Brick, NJ, for thirty-four years, he currently resided in Greenbriar Woodlands, Toms River, for the past nineteen years. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Moran, with whom he celebrated sixty years of marriage in September. He is also survived by his daughter, Christina Moran-Cobb, her husband Gregg, and their son, Dylan and his wife Rachel, and daughters Sophie, and Chloe; his daughter, Barbara Strout and her children, Ian Strout and Sara Gunther and her husband, Greg and their sons Dylan and Spencer; his son Michael and his wife Anne; his daughter Lea and her husband Casey and their children, Jillian and Casey; and his son, Raymond Scott and his fiancee Marilyn. He is also survived by his brother Marius. Raymond was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, and graduated from Seton Hall University. He received his Masters plus thirty in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, where he met Phyllis and fell in love with her at first sight. After spending time in the army, he and Phyllis settled in Brick and raised their family. Raymond worked for the Ciba-Geigy Corporation for over twenty-eight years, retiring in 1991. Raymond never truly retired, as he lived more fully after retirement than he did while working. He truly was a Renaissance Man and loved learning and exploring the world. He spent many hours of enjoyment and frustration on the golf course, and he had a second career with his skill in watercolor painting. At the time of his death, he had just been notified that one of his paintings had been accepted into a prestigious juried art show. Raymond had many enjoyments and accomplishments in his life, but if you asked him what his greatest was, he would always answer his wife, children and grandchildren. He truly was the best father and grandfather any child could ask for. Visiting will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Rd., Toms River, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, October 23, 2020 10:30 AM at St. Luke RC Church, Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ, everyone can arrive at the Funeral Home 9:30 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River, NJ. In Lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.