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Phillip Morrison Obituary

In Loving Memory Of...
MORRISON, Phillip N.
77 years, of 11250 River Road, died Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, at the Corning Hospital. He was born March 7, 1930 in Corning, NY, the son of the late Nicholas J. and Gertrude Anne Ginnan Morrison. A lifetime resident of Corning, attending the Watson Homestead School and the One Room Schoolhouse on the River Road. He was a graduate of Northside High School (class of 1947) and had attended Cornell University (Ag School) and Alfred State University. Phil served with the United States Navy Reserves and active duty during the Korean Conflict. He was a Builder/Contractor and developed the housing project of Moorecrest. He constructed the family restaurant. Phil also worked the family vegetable and well known Turkey Farm on the River Road. He was a member of All Saints Parish, attending St. Mary's Church, a member of the Corning Lodge of Elks #1071, Past Exalter Ruler of the Corning Lodge, Past State Trustee and District Deputy of the Grand Lodge, Past Trustee of the John P. Eaton Post of the American Legion, Past President of the Big Flats Jaycees, Past President of the N.Y.S. Turkey Association and Past President of the Vigilantes. Phil was a very hard worker, proud of the family farm and committed to servicing the community. He was devoted to his family and will be missed by them and many friends. He is survived by his sister, Rita Morrison, with whom he resided; a nephew, James Morrison of Lowman, NY; and niece, Jacqueline (William) Blauvelt of Hawthorne, NJ; and two grandnieces, Megan and Katie Blauvelt. Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY, Monday, November 26, 2007, from 3-7 p.m. with Corning Lodge of Elks #1071 Lodge of Sorrows at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Corning, NY, followed by Committal Prayers with Full Military Rites and Interment at the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY. The family would appreciate Memorial Donations be given in Phil's name to All Saints Academy, 158 State St., Corning, NY 14830. To view Phillip's video tribute, please visit www.haugheyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Star-Gazette on Nov. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Gilbert Allen

November 27, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your families loss.We are thinking of you, and of the memories of both families.

barbara Allen Lacy

November 25, 2007

My dear Rita, I just viewed the beautiful tribute to your brother Phillip, it renewed many fond memories of a simpler life on the River Road between the Allens and Morrisons. Thank you for posting this tribute for friends to view. May you gain strength knowing you have a beautiful family and many friends during this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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