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Alice Morrissey Obituary

Alice Bottiny Morrissey VIRGINIA BEACH - Alice Bottiny Morrissey, 84, died peacefully in her home on the morning of June 9, 2010 surrounded by her loved ones and hospice angels. Alice embodied the spirit of "The Greatest Generation." As a devoted daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and nana, Alice lived her life in service to others - not as a vocation, but from the goodness of her heart. Alice leaves us with a legacy of unwavering faith and unconditional love. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Morrissey; son, Edmond F. Morrissey; and two brothers, Walter H. Bottiny and Frank Bottiny. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Maureen Bittner and Catherine Davis; one son, Brian D. Morrissey; her sister, Jacqueline M. Pfeiffer; and her grandchildren, Alycen M. Davis, Jennifer S. Morrissey, Benjamin T. Morrissey, Ashley C. Davis, John P. Morrissey, and Amelia R. Davis. The family offers a deep debt of gratitude to the hospice angels: Cora, Gwen, Nori, Jorje, and Marie. These ladies provided exceptional care so that Alice could pass peacefully in the comfort of her home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Sentara Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "As you lived in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us."

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 10, 2010.

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Sheila Dail

June 10, 2010

Dear Maureen, Katie, Brian and family,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your mom.
I hope your memories of times with her can bring a smile to you at this sad time. She was one of a kind! When I first met her I was a little afraid of her- you have to remember she was my boss, and I didn't know what I was doing waiting tables. But then I wanted to please her, so I remembered which side to serve, and which to clear. She was no nonsense, but had a heart of gold! I am indebted to her- she gave me a sense of family and belonging when I came by your house in Florida.

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