John Robert Moriarty of Tiverton, and formerly of Fir Avenue, passed away on July 18 in his 93rd year.  He was the husband of the late Theresa M. (Joyce) Moriarty.  Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Daniel F. and Mary (Reidy) Moriarty. 

He had served in the U S Navy as a Fireman First Class during World War II. He was a graduate of Boston College and worked as a physicist for the Naval Underwater Warfare Center until his retirement. 

He is survived by his sons, John R. Jr. (Alison), Daniel F. (Sandra), Thomas J. (Veronica), Michael P. (Sandra) and Neil W. Moriarty.  In addition, he leaves 11 grandchildren and one great grandson.  He also leaves a sister, Marguerite A. Love, and was the brother of the late Daniel Moriarty and Marie Wallace.

His visitation will be held prior to his funeral on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Ghost Church where he was a member at 11 a.m.  Burial will be at Pocasset Hill Cemetery.  www.almeida-pocasset.com for on-line guest book. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 61 Mount Pleasant Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119, in his memory.