Obituary of Francis Thomas Moretti Jr.

Francis Thomas Moretti, Jr. "Tommy" Age 76 of Elmira, NY. He was born in Elmira on February 19, 1947, son of the late Francis Sr. and Josephine (Perago) and passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He is survived by his companion of 40 years, Carol Douglas; her children Cole (Ashley) Douglas with their daughter Brooke and Nicole Douglas with her children Bradley & Genevieve all of Elmira; sister Denise Hayes of Elmira; brother Joseph (Laurie) Moretti of Ft. Lauderdale, FL along with several nieces, nephews, friends, employees and customers. Tommy was the longtime proprietor of Moretti's Restaurant. He graduated from EFA where he played baseball, football and wrestling. He graduated from Corning Community College then entered Cornell University, where he was drafted into the U.S. Army in his first year. He served as a Medic for 2 tours during Vietnam being awarded the Bronze Star. He loved Keuka Lake, owning a cottage there for 58 years. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, January 4th from 4 to 7 pm. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 5th at 11 am in St. Patrick's Church. Committal prayer and interment, with military honors, will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Tommy through donations to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 803, 1200 Davis St., Elmira, NY 14901 or the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903