Audrey Corcoran Moglia
, of Seminole, FL, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Quincy, MA, and moved to St. Petersburg in 1955, then settled in Seminole, FL in 1960.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Anna M. (Feenan) Corcoran, her brothers, William J. Corcoran, Jr. (Jean), John L. "Jack" Corcoran (Dorothy "Dot"), Richard F. Corcoran, and Leo H. Corcoran, her sisters, Ann Davis (Ben) and Janet Beeler (David), and her nephew, Larry Fleming.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Frank A. Moglia, her children, Gayle McAlexander (Steve), Renee Singer (Mark) and Raymond Moglia (Yvette), her grandchildren, Quinlin "Quinn" and Kaylin McAlexander, Jack and Luke Moglia, sister-in-law Bonnie B. Corcoran, nieces and nephews, Marjorie "Marge" Redd (Don), Ann Mechmann (Paul), Jon Corcoran (Stephanie), Donna Salamone, Donnie Redd (Rhonda), Tim Redd (Jamie), Christina Bowman (Curt), Rick Moglia, Randy Moglia (Kim), Richard Corcoran, Rik Beeler, Debbie Penniston, Bertha Thornhill (Eric), Kathleen Duart, Colleen Roberts (Edward) and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
She graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1958 and attended St. Petersburg College.
In high school, she worked at the candy counter at Webb's City in St. Petersburg. After graduation, she worked at the Pinellas County Water department until the birth of her first child. Once her children were all in school, she returned to work as a library assistant at Seminole High School. In 1981, she began a long career with the federal government as a secretary within the following agencies: US Army Recruiting Command, Bay Pines VA Hospital, National Marine Fisheries Service, and finally the US Attorney's Office, which she retired from in 2001.
She was a Roman Catholic, was married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park, FL and has been a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Seminole, FL since 1960. Throughout the years, she had many roles at her parish including: Ave Maria Guild member, catechist, Eucharistic minister, wedding coordinator, small Christian community member, welcome ministry member, and RCIA volunteer. When her daughters were young, she was their Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Of all of her titles, her favorite was Mimi to her four grandchildren.
She loved to plan parties and would look for any excuse to have one. She loved cooking and baking and shared her love for these, as well as her recipes, with others. Annually, she would spend one entire day baking cookies with her two best friends, Karen Simon and Lindsey Gillette. She was often called on to bake her famous brownies for various functions, and enjoyed catering events. She even catered for her daughter's wedding reception. She also enjoyed playing games with her family and friends, especially Bingo, Mexican Train dominoes, Left-Center-Right, and Mahjong. She loved to travel and especially on cruises. She had trips to many scenic places including Alaska, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, France, Venezuela, the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. She was an avid Tampa Bay Rays fan, and enjoyed attending the games and watching them on TV.
She was a good friend to many and affectionately called "Mom Moglia" or "Aunt Audrey" by the children of her friends. Serving God, spending time with family and friends, and helping other gave her joy.
She is missed dearly, but free from her body that failed her the last several years. A memorial service will be held at a future date at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole once the travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders are lifted. Details will follow as they become available.
The pipes are calling. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.