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Christopher Morley Obituary
Christopher T. Morley of Clarence Center, NY (formerly of North Salem, NY and Danbury, CT) passed away suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2017.
Chris was born in the Bronx, NY on May 9, 1954 to Thomas and Vera (nee Planells) Morley and grew up in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx.
He is survived by his three children, Christopher Morley, MD, Catherine and Elizabeth Morley all of North Salem. Also surviving are his wife, Susan of Clarence Center and his step-daughters, Diana Sedita and Laura Cianflone and her husband, Andrew. Chris' three step-granddaughters, Courtney, Tessa and Emmie Cianflone will miss their "Baboo" terribly.
Chris also leaves behind his brother, Brian and sister-in-law Linda Morley; his sister Andrea O'Boyle, brother-in-law Pat and nephew Patrick O'Boyle. There are also many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss Chris and cherish their memories of him. He truly loved his family and spending time with them.
Chris graduated from Manhattan College in 1976 and went on to earn a Juris Doctor Degree in 1981 from Brooklyn Law School. He established a successful career in the NYS Court System which spanned from 1977 to 2010 when he retired.
He will also be remembered as having served as a Councilman on the North Salem Town Board for 16 years from 1991 through 2007.
Chris was a man of great intelligence and had an even greater sense of humor. His interests were varied and eclectic - one never knew what email would pop up in their in-box from him. He enjoyed documentaries on world history; loved debating politics; delving into family genealogy; watching movies; writing fiction; reading; telling tales of his Hamptons adventures and so much more. He was definitely one of a kind and will never be forgotten.
Wake on Friday, June 23, 4 pm to 8 pm - Beecher's Funeral Home, Brewster, NY. Funeral mass on Saturday, June 24 at 11:30 am - St. Joseph's RC Church, Somers, NY. Burial at Peach Pond Cemetery, North Salem, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) would be greatly appreciated.
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BRIAN MARIE
June 24, 2017
To Susan, Andrea, Brian, and all the Morley and Planells families:
I'm SO sorry to hear of the death of my Irish cousin! I often received e-mails from him, giving me his take on issues of the day, or even videos showing the construction of his new house. The rare times we were able to visit, he was a gracious host. I'll be thinking of all of you, and praying that the good memories will overcome the sorrow of losing someone so BIG in your lives!
Our condolences and love to All,
Brian Marie
Marcelle Marie
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 22, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Liz Axelson
June 21, 2017
From what I know of Chris, he was such a sweet, kind and gentle person with keen outlook on life and people and a cynical sense of humor. Susan and Chris found each other and are such a lovely couple. I value Chris as a colleague, mentor and friend. My heart goes out to you Susan upon the passing of your sweetheart. You are such a lovely lady! I'll keep you in my prayers. Take care, Liz Axelson
PS. Sorry I will not be able to attend visiting hours or the service as I'll be at another memorial gathering in Maine.
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