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Pogal MORATTI Obituary


It's with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Pogal (Desmond) Moratti. He was a much loved husband of his beautiful wife Lindy, his adoring four children and in-laws Kasey & Rob, Cameron & Shaina, Bridget & Stephen and Anna & Mikey. Loved Grandy of Gianluca, Emeliana, Quinn, Paige and all future grandchildren. We will be celebrating his life at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waitara, on Thursday 25th January at 11.00am. Please respect our request for no visitors at this time. Should you wish to contact us please get in touch with one of his four children.
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jan. 24, 2024.

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Waitara Offshore Fishing Club - The Committee

February 1, 2024

WOFC are sad to hear of the passing of Pogal and are thinking of you all at this time.

Anthony Salisbury

January 29, 2024

So saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Pogul. Great memories of a good friendship and fun times at Inglewood Primary School have come flooding back. Deepest condolences to all his family and friends.

Caroline and family

January 27, 2024

We are sad to read of Pogal´s passing. My father, David Dannefaerd, loved to banter with Pogal over the years, especially at the river during whitebait season.
Rest in peace Pogal.

Sally and Karl Anderson

January 27, 2024

Our condolences to Lindy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tremendously sad time.

Lynette Stewart

January 27, 2024

Condolences to all family and friends. He was a generous hard working honest man. Taken too soon.

Anne Warner

January 27, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Pogul´s sudden passing. He was a great guy. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and hoping the wonderful memories you will share together as a family bring you some comfort.
Regards Alan and Anne Warner

Troy Beaven

January 27, 2024

It's such a severe sudden loss, my heart felt condolences to Lindy, kids and whole Moratti family. You all spoke so well at the funeral. Pogal was an absolute hero in my eyes, one of my dad's best mates when I was young. I was lucky enough to get the pleasure of hunting ducks with Pogal every year for many years, starting at 7yrs old, I learnt so much from Pogal, when I started going off with another crew he would ring me every opening weekend just to catch up and see how the hunting was going. Such a loving full of life man and he will be sorely missed by all.
Troy Beaven

Del

January 26, 2024

Dear Lindy and family, sending our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Del and Neil Hammond

Henny Ryan

January 26, 2024

To the Moratti Family, our deepest condolences with the loss off Pogal, I only talked to him last week. May he rest in peace. All our love Michael and Henny Ryan

Mary-Anne McAllum nee Shepherd

January 26, 2024

To Lindy and Cameron and Ian and Gwen and all of your families. My heartfelt sympathy at Pogal´s sudden passing. Take care of yourselves and each other and stay strong in your faith. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary-Anne McAllum (nee Shepherd, ex Ratapiko)

Sheryn Lehndorf

January 26, 2024

Moratti Family , we are very sorry to hear about Pogal passing he was a great man and work hard . He loved his family so much and watched them grow up with his beautiful wife Lindy . We send our condolences and prayers to you and your family and friends . Carl and Sheryn Lehndorf

Martin Gulliver.

January 25, 2024

I am so sorry to hear that Pogal has passed. I sure will miss him at the Englewood clay bird shoot this year. We had lots of fun there. To all his family i am so sorry for your lost of a great man. Regards, Martin Gulliver.

Neil Butler

January 25, 2024

Sorry and saddened to belatedly learn of the sudden passing of Pogal.
Sincere condolences to immediate and the large extended family.

StephenBracegirdle

January 25, 2024

To the Moratti family Pogal was a fantastic guy I have known him for many of years through hay making and down at the rifle range all my condolences go to all of you

Shane and Sandra Reade

January 25, 2024

Dear Lindy and family. Such a shock to hear the news of Poguls passing. Praying the Lord covers you all in His peace and undying love. Please know you are all very much in our hearts and prayers.

Debbie Petersen

January 25, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of his passing, we will miss him coming into the bell block bakery. Our condolences to all of his family and friends.
Bbk Bakery team

Gavin Mackenzie

January 25, 2024

Condolences to the Moratti family and friends
From the Mackenzie clan.

Stacy Brown

January 25, 2024

Very sad to hear of your sudden passing Pogel, we miss seeing you & brother in law out in about doing what you Loved. Including the lunch i was told you both would have. Condolences to Pogels Family

Beth Adam

January 25, 2024

Dear Lindy and family, my heart goes out to you all - I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs xx

Leigh Nairn and the Nairn Family

January 25, 2024

So sorry to hear of Pogals passing. I have fond memories of being family friends and school mates. He will be sadly missed.
Leigh Van Houtte (Nairn)

Susie Burgess

January 25, 2024

Dear Lindy and all the family I am so so sorry to hear this sad sad news please know you are in my thoughts constantly , we all send our love to you all and especially to you Lindy lots of love and hugs Sue and family in Chch xxoo

Kevin and Katrina Knowles

January 25, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the Moratti Family at this very sad time

Ross and Sue Topping

January 25, 2024

Dear Lindy and family,our deepest sympathy and all our love.
Thinking of you all at this extremely sad time.

Alan Porteous

January 25, 2024

So sad to here of Pogals passing, happy memories of picking up hay and Pogal on the sweep, rest easy, thoughts are with the family

Kerry chard

January 25, 2024

So sorry for your loss

Samantha Nolan

January 25, 2024

Lindy , family and all at Rua kiwi gardens, our condolences to you all , a good man taken too early , may you hearts be full of wonderful memories of pogal ,thinking of you all during this time from Sami and family at Wild Garden Florist

kelly gordon-stables

January 25, 2024

My condolences To lindy,and family, at the loss of your beloved husband fatherand Grandfather,Pogal will be sadly missed by the church,and community at large.Such a wonderful man Rip Pogal

Jillian Cadman

January 25, 2024

Shania & Cameron,
Thinking of you and all the family at the sudden passing of Pogal :(
Take care XOXO
Love Jillian, Kerry, Joeb & Neve

Kerry & Deb Schreiber

January 25, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Lindy & family and to the Moratti family with the shock news of the passing of Pogal, another great family man and sharp card player taken too soon. Thinking of you all at this extremely sad time.

Joanne Keene

January 25, 2024

Lindy & family plus extended family. We are heartbroken for you all with the sudden loss of Pogal. A truely lovely man gone to soon
Collingwood Family

Kevin Joe

January 25, 2024

We are sad to hear of Pogals passing, a wonderful man, Deepest Symathy to Lindy & Family, He will be Sadly Missed Kevin Joe

JOHN CHAPMAN

January 25, 2024

Shocked to hear the sad news . i send my love to you all at this sad time JOHN CHAPMAN

Lyn Wooller (nee Longstaff)

January 25, 2024

Thinking of you at this extremely sad time, have fond memories of going through Primary and High School with Des. Lyn Wooller (nee Longstaff)

Martin and Lee

January 25, 2024

We were saddened to hear of Pogal's passing. A most likeable family man, with a zest for the outdoors, hunting and fishing. We remember too at a little church home group at Ratapiko, and an almost insatiable hunger for the reality of Jesus Christ. A hunger like this has eternal rewards. Shalom Lindy and 'kids'.... Love from Martin and Lee

Karen Sonntag-Sutherland

January 25, 2024

Dear Lindy & Family. It is very sad to read of your husbands sudden passing. My thoughts are with you. Take care. Love Karen Sonntag (nee Sutherland) xx (ex workmate DSW)

Carolyn and Gary Jackson

January 25, 2024

Condolences to all Pogal´s family.
Good man gone too soon.

Cheyenne

January 25, 2024

Rest in peace you will be missed and thinking of the family at this sad time

Susan Lye

January 25, 2024

My heart felt thoughts with the Moratti family . He will be truely missed. Susan Lye.

Gail and Trevor Simons

January 25, 2024

Our thoughts go out to Pogals family and friends Gail and Trevor Simons

David Marshall

January 25, 2024

Lindy, family and the whole Besley and Moratti whanau we are sending our love and thoughts your way as you farewell that very special man Pogel.
David, Nuala and the extended
Marshall family.

Kathy Lovell

January 24, 2024

Dear Lindy and family, as well as all the extended Moratti family. I am so saddened to read of Pogal's passing. He was a great mate to Grenville and they shared many stories and laughs together. Grenville treasured the close relationship he had with all the Moratti team. I am thinking of you all at this very sad time. Kathy Simpson (Lovell)

Wendy Barclay-wilson

January 24, 2024

Thinking of you all at this sad time for the Moratti family

Heather Kingston

January 24, 2024

Dear Lindy and family.
With deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Heather Kingston

Kaye Blundell.(Martin)

January 24, 2024

Dear Pogal..Dear your Immediate family,Lindy and children...Dear all your friends of which there are thousands..You should still be here...! May your beautiful Spirit forever shine,through your brightest lights..your beloved kids and Grandies. Much Love beautiful Soul..You will be forever missed by so many.

Sharon chadwick ( Chapman)

January 24, 2024

To Lindy and kids, I´m So sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved husband and father, no words can express the pain you will all be feeling right now. Sending you all a huge amount of love xx

Jim & Margaret Ward

January 24, 2024

To Lindy, all of the Moratti families and Besley Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time with the passing of Pogal. He was one very special guy. Rest in peace Pogal.

Robert Cartwright

January 24, 2024

To Lindy and family, our deepest sympathy at this unbelievable sad time. Wonderful memories of playing rugby with Pogal in Inglewood under 19's and basketball young farmers verse Moratti's, great memories. Will miss that cheeky smile. Our thoughts are with you. Robert and Rosemary Cartwright

Diane Watts

January 24, 2024

Thinking of you all at the very sad time. Much love, Diane Watts

Sally Fabish

January 24, 2024

To our cousin Lindy and family, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sally Fabish (George)

Judy Chisnall

January 24, 2024

My sincere and deepest sympathies to Lindy and family on your sudden loss. Thinking of you all. Love and hugs to all at this very sad time xx
Judy Chisnall (Moratti)

Debbie Butler

January 24, 2024

To all the Moratti Family, Such very sad news.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Allan and Debbie Butler

Jean Hastie

January 24, 2024

Dear Lindy and family, this is just so sad, Pogal passing on, I am just gutted for you. You couldn't have had anyone who would do anything for anyone, such a treasured, loved husband, father, grandy and friend too many people. Pogal I know when you meet up with dear Alick again there will be many stories and a few rums once again. Sending big hugs and lots of love Jean.

Hamish Roper

January 24, 2024

Hi Hamish Roper here, So sorry for your loss and sending my deepest condolences to you and the family. I´m currently offshore and will unfortunately miss the service to celebrate his life... will there be an online service ?

Andrea Baeyertz

January 24, 2024

Lindy & family plus extended family.. we're heartbroken for you all for your sudden loss of Pogal..

Pogal, Mr President, Club Captain - you've left a big gap in so many people's lives.. will miss your cryptic texts, never-ending generosity and wonderful friendship.

Tight-lines, straight bullets... "as you were" RIP Pogal

Pete & Andrea

Mark and Noeleen Souber

January 24, 2024

Our deepest condolences to all the family. We are so Sorry we are away overseas but thinking of you all at this sad sad time.

Janet Henderson:: nee (Longstaff)

January 24, 2024

I am so Shocked to hear about Pogel. We went to school together, and also went to piano lessons with Mrs Fields, we both rode our bikes from the Inglewood Primary School every Wednesday. Pogels music lesson was just before mine, so I always met him in the doorway of her house...this is so sad....Big hugs to you all. Janet Henderson ( Longstaff)

Ngaire Faull

January 24, 2024

Pogal always had a cheeky smile . He was well known in the community and will be missed by many.
Lindy and family my heart feels for you all at his sudden and unexpected passing. I pray that the love of God carries you through this sad time.

Gordon Burnside

January 24, 2024

Simply devastating news to Netta and I, He and Graham have always been the best of neighbours and his visits for a chat most enjoyable. That such a fit and healthy hard working and awesome bloke can be snatched away so suddenly and cruelly from his family and friends is one of the harshest realities of life we all thought we had under control. We'll miss you Pogal and we extend our deepest condolences to Lindy, family and the Ruakiwi family.

Phil Gulliver

January 24, 2024

A sad sad loss to his family and community . Pogal was a good keen man, Hunter duck shooter , clay bird organiser for Inglewood gun club hard worker and an all out good guy who was taken far too soon.
Phil and Ethel Gulliver

Howard and Pam

January 24, 2024

A hard working man taken too soon.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Heather Barker

January 24, 2024

Dear Lindy, Family and all from Rua Kiwi, we are all thinking of you.

Pogal......You will be dearly missed by all who knew you. I'm sure you will up there, trout fishing with Nick again. One of the memories I have is you waltzing into my work with trout for myself and Burt.....for that I am grateful, along with your kindness.

RIP Pogal

Gaelene Cole

January 24, 2024

Sending huge heart felt Condolences to the Moratti family ... I will surely miss seen Pogal´s smiling face and big wave on my travels .... Fly free

Ngaire Foreman

January 24, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to the whole Moratti family. Our thoughts are with you all. A lovely man taken far too soon. All our Love. The Foreman Family

Pauline and Russ Tattersall

January 24, 2024

So sorry to read of your sad loss Lindy. Our sincere condolences to you and all you families. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Leeanne Old

January 24, 2024

Lindy my heart goes out to you and your family on Pogals passing, thinking of you all xx

Liane Anderson

January 24, 2024

Dear Linday and family
I am thinking of you and sending love to you at this sad time.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Deb Henderson

January 24, 2024

So sorry to hear about the passing of Pogal.
We are all sending our love and condolences to you all.
Great memories are held in our thoughts and hearts for ever. RIP Pogal. Xx
From all the Curd family.

January 24, 2024

Much loved son of Ken and Audrey (both dec) and adored brother of Graham (Fred) and Jan, Kelvin (Pop – dec) and Janine, Trevor (Billy) and Fi, Neville (Boo) and Michelle, Karen (Crippens) and Mike and much loved Uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Unexpectedly taken from us Sunday 21st January 2024 – we are all devastated and will greatly miss your warmhearted, funny, smiling face (and towelling hats).

Fly free brother, rest in peace.

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