Obituaries:  Jimmy Moran, Sabine Parish       M-650
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 1, 1995
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Jimmy Moran

  With family ties in Many, legendary restaurateur, Jimmy Moran,
died last week. Moran is survived locally by his brother, Dr.
Bobby Brocato; his sister-in-law, Mary Beth Brocato; and his
nephew, Robert Brocato.

  His youngest brother, Bobby, called him Jr., but the rest of the
world called him Jimmy Moran, the son of the famous Diamond Jim
Moran, the first importer of Fettuccine from Italy's Alfredo. So
widespread was his reputation, that after his death, news wire
services referred to Jimmy Moran as the "King of Fettuccine".

  Like his father, Jimmy Moran's influence and power spread
throughout the world. It was a well known fact, that each summer,
Jimmy Moran would spend a week with Pope John at his summer
retreat in Casa Condolflo.

  As young boys, Jimmy and Bobby started their restaurant careers
in the kitchen of their stern father, who taught them to be
perfectionists in all walks of life.

  Jimmy Moran was a decorated officer at the Invasion of South
Africa. After World War II, he played an integral part in the New
Orleans' vast food operations.