Richard C. Morrissey

Richard Charles Morrissey, 88, of Avon, beloved husband of the late Marie (Spada), passed away peacefully Friday, September 22, 2023. Born on October 21, 1934, in Worcester, MA, son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Daw) Morrissey, Dick attended Worcester schools, excelled in various sports, graduated from Worcester Academy, and earned his BA from Clark University. Dick served in the US Army during the Korean War and then started his professional career as a credit manager for Chrysler. Soon after, he began his long and illustrious sales career with Allstate Insurance in 1966. He rose and served in many executive-level positions before retiring in 1995 as Regional Vice President for the New England region. Afterward, Dick continued to pursue his passion for helping others by becoming a reverse mortgage officer. An avid golfer, Dick waited until age eighty to proudly record his first and only hole-in-one. He enjoyed reading and traveling, particularly to Barbados, St. Maarten, and Saratoga Racetrack and was a self-taught cook and accomplished grill master. Volunteering at the US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Club was a highlight of Dick's many endeavors. Dick was an enthusiastic fan of the New York Giants, the Boston Red Sox, and The New York Post. He leaves his children Jane F. Morrissey and her wife Dawn, Richard C. Morrissey, Jr., Brian P. Morrissey and his wife Heidi, Dennis M. Morrissey, and Beth A. Morrissey; a sister Gail Ivers and her husband James; and grandchildren Ellie, Kevin, Megan, and Molly Morrissey. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Morrissey, Jr., and Harry Morrissey, and his first wife, Ann (Reidy) Morrissey. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11 AM directly at the Church of Saint Ann, 289 Arch Road, Avon. His family will greet guests in the gathering room following Mass. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or United Cerebral Palsy. Dick's family would like to sincerely thank all the medical professionals, including those at Hartford Hospital and Hospice, for their impeccable care and the Veterans Administration for their supportive guidance and resources. Dick blessed all who knew him with many a great story and indelible memories that will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Dad, and Godspeed. You are already deeply missed. For directions or condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.