Melbourne R. "Big Mel" Moran

LOWELL - Melbourne R. "Big Mel" Moran, Sr., age 52, a longtime resident of Lowell died unexpectedly of COVID 19 on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Mack) Moran, whom he was with for 34 years.

He was born in Lowell on December 16, 1968 and was a son of the late Janet Love (Jamieson) Cole. He received his education in Lowell schools.

Big Mel was a landlord for many years in Lowell and Palm Bay Florida. Earlier in life, he was employed for many years as a driver for The Lowell Sun.

He loved going to casinos, especially Foxwoods. He also loved to drive, especially cross-country road trips to Florida and shorter trips to Niagara Falls and Old Orchard Beach. His greatest joy was spending time in the company of his loving family, especially his adoring grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Big Mel is survived by five children, Melbourne R. Moran, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Nashua, NH, Stephen Moran, Joshua Moran, Brandon Moran, and Samantha Moran all of Lowell; four grandchildren, Korbyn Moran, Summer Moran, Violet Moran, and Autumn Moran, all of Nashua, NH; a brother, Dennis Cole of Lowell; a sister in-law Judy Cole of Palm Bay, FL; and many godchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Moran, brother's Steven "Stevie" Cole and Robert "Bobby" Cole both of Palm Bay, FL, sister Jenny Cole of Lowell and his sister in law Paula Cole of Lowell.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family request that you get the COVID 19 vaccine.