Paul Joseph Moriarty Sr.

Paul Moriarty was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts on September 27, 1944 to Patrolman Nicholas Charles Moriarty, Sr. and Margaret Mary (nee Sullivan). Paul was a retired firefighter with the North Naples Fire Department where he spent 30 years serving in various roles including captain and acting battalion chief. He also served eight years as an elected Collier County Fire Commissioner. Paul enjoyed watching sports (especially his grandchildren’s hockey games), going to the casino and spending time at the fire department.

Paul is survived by his wife, Peggy (nee Hutson). His children: Lisa Chapman of High Springs, PJ Moriarty (Michelle) of Naples, Kristen Moriarty (David Wells) of Fort White, and step children, Susan Gorden and Mike (Ruth) Yahl of Naples. He is also survived by his siblings: Terry Graves (Dave) of MA, Nick Moriarty, Jr. (Janet) of MD, and Fran Moriarty (Elsie) of Port Charlotte.

Paul’s grandchildren included: Lindsey Chapman (Eric), Alexander Chapman (Connor), Nicholas Chapman (Rachel), Blaine Moriarty, Corey Moriarty (Emma), Courtney Moriarty (Adrianna), Steven Wells (Michelle), and step-grandchildren Tim Wendel, Steven Wendel (Rebecca) and Christina Gorden. He also had five great grandchildren: Ciara, Abel, Liam, Ava, and Emily plus numerous nieces, nephews, and in laws.

Paul Moriarty is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, baby Mary and Mary Loretta, and nephew, James Moriarty.