Christopher T Moriarty

On the early morning of September 27th, 2026, Chris Moriarty passed away peacefully due to natural causes in Cincinnati, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Chris was 69.

Chris was born to Jim and Ruth Moriarty in 1957. He studied at the University of Delaware, San Diego Mesa College, Clermont College in Batavia, Ohio and the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born Manhasset, New York, and lived in Wilmington, Delaware, San Diego, California and Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris worked for Kettenburg Marine is San Diego, California, Power and Wind Marine in San Diego, California, Citizen’s National Mortgage in San Diego, California, and owned Tri-State Stucco in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Chris married Karla Greife in 1987. They happily raised three children together: Matthew 37, Michael 34 (Ashley Vober), and Samantha 29 (Rachel Dahl).

Chris and Karla both retired in 2023 and they thoroughly enjoyed travelling in their motor home, and visiting their children in Seattle and Columbus, as well as cruising Bermuda, Alaska, and the Caribbean. His perfect evening would be watching the sunset while camping in the motor home, cooking hot dogs and corn on the cob over the fire while enjoying several margaritas.

Chris is survived by his wife Karla, his children Matthew, Michael (Ashley), and Samantha (Rachel), his sister Jeanne, his two brothers Tom, and Steve and his wife Jane, his nephews Will, and Peter and his wife Katie, and his grand-niece Eve.

Chris is predeceased by his father Jim, his mother Ruth, his stepmother Peg, his Uncle and Aunt Bob and Sis Moriarty.

A service will be held at St. Veronica’s Church on October 20th, at 10:00. There will be a small memorial gathering before at 9:00. Reception to held afterwords.

Donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, especially for the treatment and cure for Cholangiocarcinoma.

Special thanks to Dr. Tefera, Oncologist at Cincinnati TriHealth, as well as all the kind folks at the Cincinnati Infusion Center, as well as the wonderful people at Bethesda North.