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PEORIA - Thomas P. Morrissey III, 71, of Peoria passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Tom was born on March 30, 1939, in Peoria to Thomas P. II and Kathryn Schlicksup Morrissey. He married Mary Beth O'Neill on Aug. 29, 1964, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tiskilwa, Ill. She survives.
He is also survived by one son, Thomas P. IV (Patricia) Morrissey of White Bear Lake, Minn.; one daughter, Molly (Rick) Schuler of Edwards, Ill.; six grandchildren, Thomas Morrissey 5th and Ryan Morrissey, Kaitlin, Connor, Brendan and Bridget Schuler; and four sisters, Kay (Mike) Gray, Pat (Tim) Hickman, Mary (Tim) Wake and Trudy (Don) Cannon.
He was a peacetime Army veteran.
Tom was a graduate of St. Bernard's Grade School and a 1957 graduate of Spalding Institute.
He was president of Mericon Industries and a partner in Inventory Technology Inc.
He was a member of St. Brendan's Division. Tom was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a former member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, and St. Thomas Catholic Church.
He enjoyed spending time at his home in Eagle River, Wis.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with the Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Additional visitation will be 30 minutes before the Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kickapoo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center; St. Brendan's Division in Peoria; or charity of the donor's choice.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Stan & Mary Kay Junk
September 23, 2010
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Tom's family & friends.
Love, peace & prayers,
Marv Martin
September 23, 2010
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good friend at Spalding. We had a great group and a lot of fun. I really enjoyed coming to the family home after the 50th reunion with all the guys.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
September 23, 2010
Mary Beth,Molly and Tommy.
I have been in Texas and did not learn of Tom's death until this morning when I got an e-mail from my daughter Janet ( your old baby sitter) My wife and I saw Tom and Mary Beth with another couple at thr RED LOBSTER a few weeks ago. We did not want to interrup so we did not go over to speak with you. Now I wish we had. You have our sympathy and prayers.
Chuck and Virginia Grawey
September 23, 2010
Kay and family, My heart goes out to all of you as well as my prayers. So sorry I was unable to be there with you.
Terry Hickey Abercrombie AOL/SI Class of 1958
Don & DeEtta Wilson
September 22, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for Mary Beth and the Morrissey family. Tom opened many doors of opportunity for me and my family and now God has oppened a door for him. Peace be with your family.
Lynn Grant-Tucker
September 21, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of
Tom's death. It seems like just yesterday that I made your lovely family milk shakes at the old Green's/ Carrolls Pharmacy.
Daniel Knaub
September 21, 2010
To The Morrissey Family , Dan and I express Our Sincerest Smypathy to each of you.. We remember you growing up on East Virginia. You were a lovely Family. We always thougt so much of your Parents. Our Prayers Dan & Mary Ann Knaub #516 VA.
Janet Grawey Scanlan and family
September 21, 2010
Mary Beth, Molly, Tommy and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's death and know too well the grief you feel when God calls someone so young home. May Tom rest in God's loving embrace for all of eternity.
September 21, 2010
Mary Beth
So sorry to hear about Tom. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Norma McClernon
Michael Hatcher
September 21, 2010
Mrs. Morrissey, Tom, and Molly,
I will never forget the fun times I had at the Morrissey house. I enjoyed being a part of your entire family and with sincere sympathy, I pray for God's love, grace, and peace to you all during this difficult time.
Janine (Fleissner) Terrell and Family
September 21, 2010
Mrs. Morrissey, Molly, and Tom:
You are all in our prayers. Keep your memories close at heart and they will comfort you for every tomorrow. Love to you all.
Gloria Stoda
September 21, 2010
So sorry to hear about your dad, Tom. Bill and I are thinking of you and Tricia and all of your family at this sad time in your life.
Lynn Banister
September 21, 2010
Tom,
As an employee at ITI, your dad was very kind to me during a difficult time in my life. I am sorry for your loss.
Lynn Banister
Peggy Dwyer
September 21, 2010
Dear Molly & Family,
Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you.
Tom & Peggy Dwyer
September 21, 2010
We send our sympathy to all of you and wish you fond memories. Sincerely, Joanie(Beckman)and Ed Papis
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