Robert C. Moran of West Springfield, VA died Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Capital Hospice Halquist House in North Arlington of complications from lung cancer.Born Sept. 12, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of William and Muriel Guinn Moran. He lived his entire adult life in the Washington, DC area. In June 1948 while serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe, he worked as a cargo specialist participating in the Berlin Airlift.On July 14, 1952 in Alexandria, VA, he married the former Lois Goodwin who survives. To this union were born four children: Robert of Fall Church, Ricky of Manassas, Stacy of Alexandria and Ralph, who preceded him in death. In addition, he is also survived by his brother-in-law, Robert Goodwin of Texas Mr. Moran worked for the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad as a car inspector at Potomac Yards in Alexandria. He retired in 1992 after 40 years of service. He worked for the Alexandria School Board for 26 years from 1967 to 1993 as a school bus driver, driving students to athletic events all over the state of Virginia. He worked as a greeter at the Mount Vernon Estate from 1992 to 2007. In 1993, he joined the Alexandria Police Dept. as a crossing guard. He worked at his post at the Polk Elementary School in Alexandria for 17 years where he became know affectionately as “Mr. Bob” by all the children in his care. There will be a visitation and celebration of Robert’s life on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA. at 2-4 & 6-8 PM. The funeral will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1PM. Robert loved flowers and gifts of flowers are gratefully appreciated. Memorials can be made to the Capital Hospice. Arrangements are under the directions of Cunningham Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA. Interment will be at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also so very blessed to have known
My prayers and thoughts are with the family…
Every morning when we pass “his” corner at Pegram and Richenbacher my kids always ask where is Mr. Bob? He will be missed.
To Bob’s family. Health problems are the only reason I missed Bob’s funeral. I worked with him 7 years befor they shut down Pot. Yards and most of us younger guys went with Amtrak. All he ever talked about was his family. Stacey..I know every guy you dated and he told us that you were trying to get a job as a police dispatcher & we found out that you knew my nephew Ricky O’Neil. He told many other stories about the boys and was proud of all of his kids & surely loved his wife. I will always remember his kindness to me and the GOOD advice he gave me about many issues facing my life. I am sure “Mr. Bob” is helping St. Peter guide the little ones through Heavens gates. I will miss him. Steve Smith
Sympathys from the old Potomac Yards crew. Bob’s friends, Phil Pritchett, Arthur Crutchfield, Harold Gatewood, Carlton Pugh, Steve Smith, Billy Sutton, Rick & Kendall Henson, Arthur Beachcraft, Denny Loure, W. Treakle, Bob Guyton, John Wilson, Dan Lowman,Reggie Burris, J. Hackney, Jeff North, Dan Pierce, Leon Sellers, Jerry Arnet, Eddie Bryant, J.V.Curry, Dave Cud, Roger Wilson, Tony Quash, Ivan Pierce, Ron Martin, J.T. Johnson. Our love and condolences to his family.
I talked to Bob and had coffee with him many times at Potomac Yard. He was a fine fellow.
We will all miss Mr. Bob who faithfully helped us cross the intersection whether we were walking to/from school or driving out of the neighborhood during those special before/after school hours. We also will miss seeing him at the local McDonald’s. A smile and a tip of a hat always greeted us, no matter where we ran across him. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
I always loved seeing Mr. Bob at the corner every morning whether it was raining, snowing, or blinding sun! So sorry about the loss. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Im so sorry for your lost.May lord bless his saule.
My deepest condolences. My prayers are with the family.
My heart goes out to all of you. You all are in my prayers. God be with you all
Lois and family, we are all very saddened by your loss and our hearts and prayers are with each one of you at this time. Bob was a wonderful man and friend and he will certainly be missed.
Rick, Dan and I send our love to you and your family. I know you will all greatly miss your Dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers not just at this time but always.
I will always remember the kind and loving bus driver who drove my little boy to and from school in the 1970s, and who later became my neighbor here in Springfield. To Bob’s family : It is said that God gives us memories so we will have roses in December. Surely your “gardens” are full.