Brian C. Moran

Brian C. Moran, 33, of Westfield died unexpectedly on Saturday December 17, 2022, in his home in Westfield, MA. Brian was born December 11, 1989, in Feeding Hills, MA, beloved son of James and Pauline (Hoare) Moran. In 1999, Brian moved to Westfield, MA and was a 2008 graduate of Westfield High School where he was an accomplished athlete, excelling at soccer, hockey, and baseball for the “Bombers”. After high school, Brian attended UMass Amherst for engineering, and HCC for three semesters where he made the Dean’s list.

Brian’s career opportunities included a position as a Media Buyer for Gladspace Media, and as an assistant beekeeper on a honey farm in Georgia. Additionally, Brian’s newest passion was woodworking where he was able to create unique and personalized gifts for his family and friends.

Brian was beloved for his kindness, humility, warm heart, and big hugs. He had his struggles but will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, story-telling, and magic tricks. He was a fierce competitor and enjoyed playing sports, card games, and board games. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Boston Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics. Most importantly, he was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Brian will be forever remembered and dearly missed by his mother Pauline Moran of Westfield, MA, brother Seamus Moran and wife Taryn of Mystic, CT, sister Kaitlyn Moran of Watertown, MA, his adored nieces, Harper and Hayden Moran, and a vast number of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as family dog Maisie. Brian was predeceased by his father James M. Moran, Jr. in 2020.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Toomey O’Brien Funeral Home located at 1043 Westfield St., West Springfield, MA. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held immediately following the viewing at 11:00 AM, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Springfield, MA.