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Roderick Morgan Obituary

Roderick J. Morgan, Jr., 76, of Worcester, died Wednesday, Oct. 8th at the UMass Memorial Medical Center after being stricken ill. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances E (Levesauskas) Morgan; a daughter, Angela M Mietkiewicz and her husband Steven of Oxford; two sons: Paul P Morgan and his wife Kathleen of Columbia, Tennessee, Roderick J Morgan III of Costa Mesa, California; three brothers: John Morgan, Francis Morgan and his wife Nancy, James Morgan; two sisters: Mary Weir and her husband Richard of Northboro, Ellen Ostergard of Worcester; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester, son of the late Roderick J Morgan and Margaret (Bagin) Morgan. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Vernon Hill American Legion Post #435. He was a retired engineer of 45 years from Innertite Corp (formerly Olson Manufacturing Co) and was employed for 30 years by H & R Block.

He was a coach and past president for many years in the Tom Ash Babe Ruth League. He was a member of our Lady of Lourdes church in Worcester.

The funeral for Roderick will be held Saturday, October 11, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held Tonight, Friday, October 10, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, 101 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Pam Lumenello

November 5, 2008

Frances,

So sorry for your loss, and so close to Sams passing .I know this must be a difficult time ,my thoughts and prayers are with you.

STEVE GINGRAS

October 29, 2008

IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
I WORKED WITH ROD FOR 27 YAERS AT BOTH OLSONS/INNER TITE
IM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
STEVE GINGRAS
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Alan Marble

October 13, 2008

My sincerest condolences to Rod's family. I played golf with Rod in the Monday Evening Golf League at Clearview Country Club in Millbury. Rod was a great guy who was well-liked by everyone. Rod was a real gentleman. He enjoyed his golf and played a nice game. He will be truly missed.

Dan Murphy

October 13, 2008

With deep regrets i send my thoughts and prayers to the entire Morgan family. Will remember forever all the good times with "Hook" just hanging out at the corner "spa" on Granite st. May God guide you through these trying times Fran.

Linda Renzoni

October 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jayne Suprenant

October 13, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Rod at HR Block, He was always available to assist. I will remember him with fond memories. My condolences to the family.

Gloria Resnick

October 11, 2008

May my dear friend, Roddy, rest in peace and may his memory be for a blessing. What a super person he was. He was of fine character, was highly respected and held in high esteem by me from childhood on.

Fran, children, grandchildren and siblings, his absence will be felt by many whose life he touched. My most sincere thoughts of love and sympathy.

Laura,Bob,Ashley&Amy Heath

October 11, 2008

So sorry for your lose, We will all miss Rod

David Fitzgerald

October 10, 2008

Dear Family , Im deeply sorry for your loss .I have some fond memories playing baseball for Mr.Morgan

John & Marylou Laperle

October 10, 2008

Dear Fran and Family
So sorry for your loss, sorry we cannot be there tonight, but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rod was a humble and wonderful person.

Belinda Ducharme

October 10, 2008

I am so Sorry for your Loss!! I worked with Rod at H &R Block. He was a very friendly, caring person. He will be missed!

Darlene Huscha

October 10, 2008

Angie & Family,
Deeply sorry for your loss.

Sue DiTaranto

October 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rod for 25 years at Block-enjoying his company and a lot of laughs. He will be deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

David Fitzgerald

October 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda and charlene Daviau

October 10, 2008

We are so sorry for your lose, hooker was a very good friend of our father Franny A. Daviau. He will be sadly missed god bless your family

Jeannine Ross

October 10, 2008

Uncle Roddy, I'll always remember you with a smile on your face and a big hearty laugh. May you rest in peace.

Linda Gagliardi

October 10, 2008

JP and Family
So sorry for your loss. He was always so pleasant and nice - our thoughts are with you.

The Gagliardi Family, Barbara, Lennie, Linda

Maureen Morgan

October 10, 2008

Aunt Fran, Angela, Paul & Rod, My heart goes out to you and your families. Uncle Rod was a great man and he will truly be missed. I know as we grew older our lives drifted apart, but family is family and I love you all. I looked forward to seeing Uncle Rod's smiling face each week when he would come to the bank. His heart was so big. He was always there for my Dad, I am really going to miss him.

Larry, Donna Kulesza & Family

October 10, 2008

Paul , We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your Father and you and your family.

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