A. Frank Moreno Jr.

Rev. A. Frank Moreno, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully, on April 8, 2014. Born on August 22, 1929, Frank was a life-long resident of Houston, Texas. Frank is survived by his Wife of 63 years, Susie Noriega Moreno. Growing up in Houston’s Second Ward, Frank attended Rusk Elementary School and was a Golden Gloves boxer during his teenage years. After graduating from Sam Houston High School, Frank joined the United States Merchant Marines at the age of 17. Frank then joined the US Army 1st Calvary where he was stationed in Japan from 1946 to 1949. Frank returned to Houston, attended the University of Houston, and married Susie in 1949. Together, they began a family having nine children, 22 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Frank was a wonderful Father and a pillar of the community. As a devote Catholic, Frank was Ordained a Catholic Deacon in 1974, graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic Seminary in Houston, TX. Deacon Frank served over 30 years at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where he raised his family and established life-long friendships. For over 33 years, Frank worked for Hillman Distributing Company as a Schlitz Beer route salesman and truck driver. After long days of work, Frank would volunteer as a Little League coach. He was President of Freeway Manor Little League Baseball and Freeway Manor Football for many years. Frank’s life of serving and helping others will be dearly missed and remembered by the many lives he has touched. Frank’s nine children include: Billy Moreno (deceased) and Wife Cathy Ann; Cynthia Georg and Husband Tim; Deborah Watts and Husband Dean (Deceased); Brenda Mitchell and Husband Bob; Frank Moreno and Wife Debra; Roger Moreno and Wife Linda; Tricia Ford and Husband James; Terri Moreno-Beyer, Brian Moreno and Wife Christine. Grandchildren are: Tony Moreno (Monica), Alia Sanchez (Rene), Sarah Beaird (Steven), Derek Georg (Bryce), Alyson Williams (Nieman), Tara Lackey, Steven Simpson (Brittany), Nathan Mitchell (Jennifer), Greg Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Garrett Moreno, Leslie Lafon, Steven Lafon, Oren Moreno, Jonathan Moreno, Spencer Beyer, Don Englishbey, Keith Englishbey, Kaitlyn Englishbey, Karley Ford, Maci Moreno and Arlo Moreno.

Siblings include: Richard Moreno (deceased), Anne May Moreno, Robert Moreno (deceased), Rudy Rodriguez, Gilbert Moreno, Linda Trevino, and Carmen Galvan (deceased). Frank is preceded in death by his oldest son William J. “Billy” Moreno and his best friends Joe Noriega and Joe Musachia. Frank also leaves behind a number of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A Rosary and Funeral Mass to be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church located at 10727 Hartsook St. Houston, Texas, 77034. Rosary is Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm (Visitation will start at 5:00pm on Friday). Funeral Mass is Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Noon.