Mrs. Mary Janet Moriarty

February 4, 1956 - December 28, 2018

“A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved.” – Ed Sheeran, “Supermarket Flowers” (thanks to Mary Kate) Countless hearts were broken when our dear Mary Moriarty passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2018, in Providence, RI. Mary was one of those people who made everyone who knew her feel exceptional. Yet there was a special place in Mary’s heart for her husband, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends and family were the most important thing in the world to Mary and everyone felt it. With strength, kindness, compassion, a sense of humor and perseverance, she and her husband, Dan Moriarty, raised six great children: Tim Moriarty (Leslie Suzuki), Nate Anemaet (Christine), Ryan Moriarty (Ashley Souza), Jessica Ramirez (Felix), Jason Anemaet and Jonathan Anemaet (Kelly). Mary lived life to the fullest, bringing light and laughter to family and friends. She also worked hard at her job, raising her children, and on her marriage. She had faith in herself and in those around her. Mary always looked for the best in people, and she almost always found it. The world is a better place because Mary was in it. Those she left behind feel profound sadness along with tremendous joy for having been touched by her. Mary Janet Moriarty was born February 4, 1956, in Woonsocket, RI, to Alex and Rita (Courtemanche) Galuza. In addition to her husband and six children, she is survived by her grandchildren Alana, Zachary, Samuel, Lilly and Xander; her siblings Linda, Richard, Carol and Michael; and many nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at Rhode Island Hospital Neuro-Intensive Care Unit. An open house Remembrance Celebration will be held on February 9, 2019, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 (www.stjude.org). “Mary’s the most beautiful angel in the universe!” – Gracie, Age 8