Southbridge : Francis S. Moriarty, 92, of Lebanon Hill Rd., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12th, in his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Gwennyth A. (O'Grady) Moriarty; his two sons, Stephen F. Moriarty and his longtime companion, Cindy Marino of Stafford Springs, CT and Matthew J. Moriarty and his wife Terry of Charlton; his five grandchildren, Jenna L. Gregoire and her husband Brandon, Timothy Moriarty and his wife Sonya, Victoria Thompson and her husband Cliff, Brandon Moriarty and his wife Alexandria and Brian Moriarty; his two great grandchildren, Alexis Gregoire and Reese Moriarty; and many nieces and nephews.  His daughter, Paula A. Soper, passed away in 2022.  He was also predeceased by his brother, John W. Moriarty, and his four sisters, Eleanor Moriarty, Mary C. Canty, Barbara M. Belanger and Claire A. Kalagher. Francis was born in Southbridge the son of Timothy J. and Esther (LaPlant) Moriarty.

Francis worked in shipping for the J.I. Morris Co. in Southbridge for over 40 years, retiring many years ago.  He was an avid bowler and belonged to the Southbridge Bowling League.  He was an avid fan of the New England sports teams, and was especially a fan of the Boston Bruins.  Francis loved music and loved to dance, he especially enjoyed Polka and Irish music.

A funeral Mass for Francis will be held on Monday, Oct. 21st, at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.