Joel “Coy” Moreno, Sr., 61, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA. He was born on October 14, 1953 in Harlingen, TX, the son of Toribio and Anastacia (Hernandez) Moreno.
Joel married Ermalinda Gonzales in 1974 in Green Springs, OH and she survives. Joel worked for Kelsey Hayes Foundry for twenty-three years until it closed. He was currently working as an Independent Truck Driver for the past fifteen years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Joel enjoyed working in his yard. He loved driving his truck and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Joel is survived by his wife of forty years, Ermalinda Moreno, Fremont, OH; children, Sylvia (Cody) Harris, St. Louis, MO, Lydia (Richard) Messer, Fremont, OH, Janel (Ryan Jenkins) Moreno, Cincinnati, OH and Joel Moreno, Jr, Fremont, OH; siblings, Efran “Frank” (Rosia) Moreno, Elida Risner and Johnny Moreno, all of Fremont, OH and Adolfo (Christina) Moreno, Port Clinton, OH; grandchildren, Jordon Messer, Derek Gahn, Dilon Messer, Drew Gahn, Mariah Messer, Wyatt Harris, Lucy and Ivan Jenkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, with Fr. Kenneth Lill officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Irene Casillas
My condolences to the Moreno family. Linda I was so sorry to hear the news of Coy’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
john Popoca
All of you in the Moreno family have my deepest sympathy. I am so glad God gave me the opportunity to grow up around Coy. His legacy will love on forever
Jesse & Nora Esquivel & Family
Sylvia and Family,
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Much love to you and the family!
Ramiro Almaguer
Hi Linda im so sorry to here about Coy he has been in our prayers may he rest in peace and may god give you stance in this deficalt times god bless.
Jerry Forsyth
Linda and the Moreno Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Coy’s passing. We had many great times and
memories together. He was a great friend and will be missed by all. My
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vickie Tusing
The entire Moreno and Gonzales family….
I am sorry to hear of Coy’s passing. I wish you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Vickie Tusing and Amber Tusing (Gonzales)
Lupe & Brett Gribben
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the entire Moreno family.