Later Life and Death
After his resignation, Moran returned to his previous occupation in real estate. His offices were in the Busher Building, 349 East 149th Street. Moran was an active member in The Bronx Board of Trade as well as The Bronx Catholic Club, The Knights of Columbus, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and The Bronx Rotary Club, where he was elected President. He also served as a member of the New York State Home Rule Commission, and helped to frame laws establishing Home Rule for the municipalities of the State.
Moran died in the Westchester Square Hospital on August 18, 1954 at the age of 69 and is buried in Queens, New York. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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