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Joseph MORRISSEY Obituary
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Joseph Rockne ("Rock"). Died peacefully at his home on January 26, 2015. Rock was born March 11, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Susan Morrissey. He was an altar boy at St. Mary's Church and active in the Boy Scouts, earning Eagle Scout honors. He was a 1950 graduate of Purcell High School and a member of the 1949 state championship football team recognized by the Cincinnati Enquirer as the greatest Cincinnati high school team ever. Rock graduated in 1954 from the University of \Notre Dame with a degree in civil engineering. While at Notre Dame, Rock earned a pilot's license and played football for Frank Leahy and was a member of the 1953 national championship team. After Notre Dame, Rock was an accomplished Civil Engineer and assisted with the construction of numerous complex projects, including the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, Kettering Hospital and many others. Rock was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail Lonneman Morrissey, children Michael (Sharon) Morrissey of Centerville, Ohio, James (Cathryn) Morrissey of Raleigh, North Carolina and Susan (Michael) Schmitt of Cincinnati, Ohio. Also survived by 8 grandchildren: Ryan (Heather), James, Nicholas, Samantha, Eric, Meghan, Abigail and Kevin and two great-grandchildren: Colin and Logan. Other survivors include his sister Barbara Stautberg and brother Michael (Mary Anne) Morrissey and many nieces and nephews. Rock was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Susan Morrissey, his brother John (Mary Pat) Morrissey, brother-in-law Donald Stautberg and sister-in-law Martha Morrissey. A memorial mass celebrating Rock's life will occur at 11:00 am on February 7, 2015 at St Leonard Catholic Church, 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville, OH 45458, where friends will be received from 10:00 am until time of mass. In lieu of flowers, please do something nice for your family or a total stranger - Rock will know! Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Kindred At Home Hospice, 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 135, Dayton, OH 45459
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Anita Looper
February 3, 2015
To all the Morrissey family. Bob and I are so sorry for your loss.
February 3, 2015
Gail, I was so sorry to hear of Rock's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you all.
Mary Jo Rose
Peter Certo
February 2, 2015
Gail. I was so saddened to see Rock's obit. I am sure you are crushed. He was such a gregarious guy - a joy to be around.
February 2, 2015
Gail
I am so sorry to hear of Rock's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dave Schmit
February 2, 2015
My sincere sympathies to the Family. Please take comfort in knowing that God promises to swallow up death forever and wipe away tears from all faces.
February 2, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
February 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. - Dave and Susy Kennett
Susan Grogan Faller
February 1, 2015
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers. I will always have so many happy memories of Rock. I am sorry that I will be out of town and unable to come to the Mass. But I will indeed do something nice in honor of Rock.
Thomas Frey Family
February 1, 2015
Sorry for your loss. The Morrissey family is still remembered and cherished at 2800 Madison Rd.
T.Frey Family
cynthia and greg fehring
February 1, 2015
We will miss you Uncle Rock. Rest in peace.
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