Married Physicians of Nearly Six Decades Die Within Weeks in Baltimore
The medical community and family of two dedicated physicians are mourning the loss of George William Moran and Marguerite T. Moran, who passed away just twenty-two days apart earlier this year after fifty-eight years of marriage. Both were eighty-two years old and had devoted their lives to medicine and community service in Baltimore.
Separate Causes Claim Lives of Longtime Partners
George William Moran succumbed to acute myeloid leukemia on January 13, while Marguerite T. Moran died from complications related to Alzheimer's disease on February 4. Their devastated family confirmed the heartbreaking timeline, noting how closely their deaths followed their lifelong partnership.
The couple had spent their later years in Baltimore, where they continued their commitment to healthcare long after retirement by volunteering at a medical clinic serving underserved patients. This humanitarian work exemplified their shared values and dedication to social justice.
Marguerite's Trailblazing Journey from Brooklyn to Medicine
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marguerite was the first in her family to attend college, according to her obituary published in The Baltimore Sun. Her mother, Carmela Falco, worked as a garment factory machine operator, while her father, Alexander D'Agostino, was a sanitation worker.
Marguerite graduated from St. John's University and New York Medical College before completing her residency at the University of Maryland in College Park. Her daughter, Christina Kitchen, described her as "a respected geriatric internist known for her compassionate, thoughtful care."
In her professional life, Marguerite maintained a private medical practice at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and served as a faculty member at the University of Maryland Medical School, where she mentored nurse practitioners.
George's Distinguished Career in Cardiology
George, also a New York City native, was the son of homemaker Wilma Trommer and George Moran Sr., an executive at New York Bell Telephone Company who served in World War II. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, St. John's University, and the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
After training in internal medicine and cardiology at the Veterans Administration Hospital and the University of Maryland, George joined MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief of cardiology for two decades. Colleagues remembered him as serious, thoughtful, down-to-earth, and possessing excellent judgment.
Dr. Marc A. Mugmon noted, "His only motivation was what was the best thing for the patient."
A Love Story Born in Chemistry Class
The couple's romance began during their senior year at St. John's University, a private Roman Catholic institution with campuses in Manhattan and Staten Island. Their daughter, Esther Hamm, shared the family anecdote: "The well-worn anecdote recounts that Marguerite joined the chemistry class late. Dad allowed her to join his lab group only after his partner suggested she would 'do all the work.' He soon discovered not only her diligence but also a person of immense passion and drive."
Hamm added, "It was our mother who truly saw and understood him as no one else could."
Legacy of Humanitarian Values and Family
Daughter Ruth Moran reflected on her parents' broader impact: "My parents not only were dedicated physicians … they were also humanitarians and social activists. They always took a stance for what was right and just for all people."
The couple is survived by their three daughters: Ruth Moran and Christina Kitchen, both of Jackson, Wyoming; and Esther Hamm of Boise, Idaho. They also leave behind six grandchildren. George is additionally survived by his brother, John Moran of Phoenix, Maryland, and a nephew, Bryan Moran of Frederick, Maryland.
Their story stands as a testament to lifelong partnership, professional dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving others through medicine and community activism.
