Anthony Thomas "A.T." Morette

TICONDEROGA — Anthony Thomas "A.T." Morette, 60, of Ticonderoga passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

Born in Ticonderoga, May 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Carmela (Ciccone) Morette.

Mr. Morette was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga and was the owner and operator of A.T. Morette Electric & Sound & Communications of Ticonderoga. He was an electrical inspector for residential and commercial wiring in Essex, Clinton, Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.He was also currently employed by WAMC Public Radio of Albany as a field engineer and the Town of Ticonderoga, where he maintained the fire radio generator and power supply atop Mount Defiance.

His past employments included New York Fire Underwriters, YMCA Center at Silver Bay Association, and he began his career as a journeyman electrician for Lord Electric Company during the construction of the International Paper Co. in Ticonderoga.

As a teenager, A.T. was a junior Ticonderoga fireman.Most recently, he served as Ticonderoga fire marshal and assistant fire chief.He was an Essex County senior fire investigator and deputy fire coordinator and a former member of the Ticonderoga Police Commission.

He volunteered as coordinator for Mount Defiance under the direction of Fort Ticonderoga.A.T. was instrumental in hanging Christmas lights in Ticonderoga and the veteran's Christmas tree on top of Mt. Defiance.

A.T. was most recognized as a local long-distance runner. He ran every day for the sheer joy of the sport.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Laraine Susan (Smith) Morette; one daughter, Kristi Morette (Mike Luzzi) of New Jersey; one sister, Ann Morette of Ticonderoga; three stepsons, Robert Cook, Clyde Cook and Matthew Cook; and one stepdaughter, Donna Hamady, all of New Jersey. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Kayla Cook and Michael Luzzi; 10 step-grandchildren; one niece; and four nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.The Rev. Larry Maxson and the Rev. William G. Muench will officiate.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga with the Rev. William G. Muench officiating.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Ticonderoga Fire Department, Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.