Paul T. Moriarty

Paul T Moriarty, age 79, of Saranac Lake, died Monday, October 26, 2026 at University of Vermont Medical Center.

Born in Astoria, New York on March 13, 1947, he was the son of Ernest and Rita (Hamel) Moriarty.

Paul was an intelligent man and could crack some jokes, although some had to be explained ... He loved the outdoors as well as the Adirondacks and he taught an outdoor life class at North Country Community College. Paul had a career being a professor at colleges in NYC, and continuing that path upon moving to the Adirondacks in the 90's. He worked at North Country and Paul Smiths, he was a professor of mathematics, statistics and computers when they were huge and couldn't handle lots of info. He spent the last 10 years working at the Grand Union in Saranac Lake where he made many friends and met his domestic partner Adlayd (Martin) Collins.

He will be missed greatly and he was able to light up a room with his smile and humor. Paul loved chess, board games, crossword puzzles and reading.

He is survived by his children Paul Joseph Moriarty of Ashburn, VA, Stephen Michael Moriarty of Long Island, NY, Kevin Thomas Moriarty of Farmington, Ct, and Jason Lawrence Hicks-Moriarty of Saranac Lake, his domestic partner Adlayd Collins of Saranac Lake, one Granddaughter, Emily Rita Moriarty of Seaford, NY,  two sisters Erin Moriarty and Caitlyn Moriarty both of Orange, MA. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. A sister, Marcia Moriarty died in 1970.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There are no services and Paul will be laid to rest with his mom, Rita and sister, Marcia in Gardner, Massachusetts at the convenience of his family

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Friends wishing to remember Paul T. Moriarty may make memorial contributions to Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Mercy Care of the Adirondacks, Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department or the Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.