Noreen R. Moderski Obituary (1938

Noreen R. Moderski, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, with her family by her side. Born on May 22, 1938 to the late Joseph and Nora (nee: Morris) Showers and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. She worked as a telephone operator for both Bell Telephone and Sprint for many years; however, her favorite job of all was being a mom. Noreen enjoyed the simple things in life such as sitting on the North Wildwood beach with a frozen drink in her hand, entertaining and enjoying those around her. She had a great zest for life and a warm smile for those around her. Loving, caring, dedicated to family, with a touch of humor and feistiness is how family remembers her. Beloved wife to the late John Moderski. Loving mother to Noreen (Kevin) Wichert, Michael (Eileen) Moderski, Sissy (Mario) Dina, John (Colleen) Moderski and DeDe (Michael) Jakubowski. Dearest grandmom to Michael, Kristin, Mario, late Michael, Kelli, Morgan, Devin, John and proud "G.G." to 8 great grandchildren. Loving friend and sister in law to Dorothy Stuski and sister of the late Kathleen and Eileen Showers. Sadly, she will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning from 8-10:40am at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass to follow 11am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial private. The family prefers memorial donations in her memory to be made to the Katie Kirlin Fund, 229 Wolf Sts. Phila., PA 19148. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Gathering Monday, November 20, 2023 8:00 AM - 10:40 AM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Mass Monday, November 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 2317 S. 3rd St. Phila PA 19148 US Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578