Bernard C. "Bernie" Moran

On July 28, 2007, Age 77, of Westmont, NJ. Beloved husband of Mary A. (Nee Abel). Loving father of Michael (Lynne), Dennis (Eileen), Chip (Donna). Devoted brother of Nancy Erdbrink (Paul) and Rosemary Romeo. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as many friends. Bernie was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Camden and Audubon Park, NJ. In 1947 he left Camden Catholic High School to join the Navy. He served in the Submarine Service for 3 years before becoming an Apprentice Pipe Fitter at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. During his 40 years at the Shipyard, Bernie rose through the trades to the Senior Production Superintendent position as the highest ranking civilian. During his tenure he worked tirelessly with local and federal officials to bring maritime work to the Delaware Valley. He was president of the Association for Shipyard Development, the Federal Managers Association and Master Mechanics Association. His work, along with efforts of Unions, Management, State and Congressional officials paved the way for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard winning the Carrier Ships Life Extension Program contract providing thousands of jobs to the Delaware Valley Community. He earned the Navy’s highest civilian award the Superior Civilian Service Award at Philadelphia.
After retiring from the yard in 1986 he continued to serve his community. He again joined forces with community, state and federal officials and successfully bought the Battleship New Jersey to the Camden Waterfront as both a museum and a monument to the Delaware Valley maritime trade community. In his own community of Haddon Township Bernie served on the zoning board for eight years and volunteered his time to aid cancer patients in the county’s Road to Recovery Program. Bernie put a 100 percent effort into all that he did but he truly loved three things, his family, his friends and fishing. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:15 AM at Holy Saviour Church 50 Emerald Ave., Westmont, NJ, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 AM. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1415 Rt. 70 E., Suite 400, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Arrangements by the JACKSON FUNERAL HOME of Westmont, NJ.