Kenneth Paul Moran

Kenneth Paul Moran, 76, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was the devoted and supportive husband of JoAnn Lucanik. The couple, who were married at Rocky Gap in Flintstone, Maryland, would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in May 2026.

Ken graduated from Carmel High School in 1966 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Rose Polytechnic Institute. He later received his Master of Business Administration from Indiana University and earned his State Professional Engineering Certificate from Indiana.

Ken began his distinguished career in telecommunications in 1970 as an engineer with GTE, where he took particular pride in his work on depreciation schedules and rate structures. He later joined the Federal Communications Commission, where he served for nearly 40 years in various leadership roles. Ken’s dedication to public service was particularly evident through his tireless service in the wake of national tragedies, including the 9/11 attacks, Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, and other devastating disasters - where his leadership, courage, and compassion made a lasting impact during the nation’s darkest hours. His exemplary service was recognized with the FCC's prestigious Gold Medal Award, honoring his significant contributions to the agency’s mission. At the time of his retirement in May 2015, Ken held the position of Senior Deputy Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.

As one of ten children, Ken grew up surrounded by a loving and supportive family, which nurtured his resilience, collaborative spirit, and friendly competitiveness. A kind and generous soul, he saw potential and promise in everyone, offering solid advice and a helping hand to his large family as well as to countless friends. He especially treasured the time he spent making lasting memories with his daughter Amanda and her husband Jay, and most of all, with his grandchildren, Max and Caroline, who were truly the apple of his eye.

Ken’s competitive streak shone brightest in family trivia games, spirited debates, and sports with his brothers and sisters where he delighted in both challenging and being challenged. He was a remarkable source of statistics and historical facts and could have easily held his own against any aspiring Jeopardy contestant. Ken loved all kinds of sports and music - but his heart belonged to the Boston Red Sox, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Commanders, the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever and the Kinks. His connection to the Indy 500 ran even deeper through his family’s company, Moran Electric, which supported the speedway for many years. The track was a backdrop for countless cherished family memories, most notably, in 1976 when Jim Hurtubise entered (though did not qualify) his #56 car in the Indianapolis 500 with Moran Electric as the sponsor.

Ken also had a deep love of reading and travel. As an honorary member of his sisters’ Four Sisters Book Club, he worked his way through nearly half of their ambitious 1,000-book list, getting a helpful head start by reading the short and easy children’s classics first. He and his wife shared a passion for exploring both national and state parks and the wider world, creating unforgettable memories together in Vietnam, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Iceland, Canada, and Maui, embracing new cultures and experiences along the way.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carole D. Moran; brothers-in-law, William Nelson Young and Jim Huff; nephew, John Moran; and his former wife, Carol (Fleck) Moran. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Lucanik; daughter, Amanda and her husband Jay Huizar; and grandchildren, Max & Caroline; siblings, Larry (Helga) Moran, Howard (Sook) Moran, Gail Huff, Peggy (Ken) Swingley, Kathy Moran (John Edwards), Shawn (Pam) Moran, Danny (Barb) Moran and Jimmy (Melissa) Moran; his cat, Midnight Rambler; and a host of special nieces, nephews and colleagues. Ken was immensely grateful to his nephew Kyle Moran, whose selfless act of donating stem cells provided not only physical support but also deep emotional comfort.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Leppert Mortuary-Carmel Chapel, 900 N Rangeline Rd in Carmel on Saturday, September 20th from 1:00 - 2:00pm followed by Ken's celebration of life ceremony at 2:00pm. Interment follows at Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial contribution in his name to King Street Cats: 25 S Dove St, Alexandria, VA 22314 or to Doctors Without Borders: 40 Rector St., 16th Floor New York, NY 10006.