Linford R. Morris

THROOP < Linford (Tony) R. Morris, 67, of Throop, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Tony was born in Au-burn, the son of Stanley and Theresa Basile Morris. He served his country in the US Navy. He was retired from New Process Gear of E. Syracuse in 1998 after 35 years of service. He was an avid outdoors man loving fishing, hunting and camping. He most of all enjoyed his trips to Turning Stone Casino He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Tony was a strong man with a gentle heart and his door was always open to everyone. Tony is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 47 years, Cheryl; children, Richard (Melody) Morris of Newbern, N.C., Toni Lynn Burke, of Auburn, Nicholas (Allison) Morris, of Fishkill; grandchildren, Karen DeAngelis, Christine Burke, Ryan Morris, Nicholas Morris and Richard Morris; a great-granddaughter, Catarina DeAngelis; mother-in-law, Evelyn Sullivan; brothers- and sisters-in law, William and Nancy Annibale, of Throop, and Donald and Terri Evans, of Skaneateles; several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts. He was predeceased by sisters, Josephine Miner and Mertie Kelland. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 from the Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home, 42 E. Genesee St., Auburn. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fleming. Friends are invited to call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY 13021 in Mr. Morris"s name. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.