Florence "Delorenzo" Morris

Florence "Delorenzo" Morris obituary

Florence "Delorenzo" Morris

Florence Morris Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 18, 2025.
Florence Morris, age 85, of Corning, New York, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Advent House in Fairport, NY. She was born on November 15, 1939, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to James and Verna (Susack) Delorenzo.

Florence graduated from Northside High School in 1957. In June 1960, she married the love of her life, Stephen J. Morris. She worked at Corning Credit Union, retiring as a head teller after many years of dedicated service.

Florence cherished her monthly luncheons with her fellow retirees, winter travels to Florida with her husband, and quality time with her daughters and grandchildren. She never passed up a shopping trip. Known for her strong personality and unwavering work ethic, Florence instilled those same values in her family.

She is survived by her daughters: Ann Marie (William) Rauscher of Farmington, NY, and Michele (Dale) Lindsay of Victor, NY; grandchildren: Kathryn Rauscher, Anthony (Brittany) Sofia, Christopher (Quynh) Lindsay, and Cameron Lindsay; great-grandchildren: Jack Sofia, Charlotte Sofia, and Gordon Lindsay; niece: Michele Delorenzo; nephew: James Delorenzo; and sister-in-law: Joni Delorenzo; best friend; Linda L'Amoreaux.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Delorenzo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 9:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 155 State St, Corning, NY 14830. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Carpenter's Funeral Home has been entrusted with her final arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence's memory may be made to Advent House, 1010 Moseley Rd, Fairport, NY 14450.

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