Ronald D. Morris

Ronald D. Morris, 73, beloved husband of Jenifer A. Wilmot Morris of New Haven, CT passed away at his home on July 27, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA on December 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Gordon E. and Rosa Lee Chapelle Morris. Loving father of Michelle (Terrance) Burroughs of Hamden, CT, Nicole A. Morris of Washington, DC, Melissa R. Morris of Atlanta, GA, and Ronald D. Morris, Jr. of New Haven, CT, and grandfather of Saxton D. Brown of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his sister, Jacquelyn Massie of Richmond, VA, brother, Terrence Morris of New Haven, CT and his dear friend Hannible "Chippy" Julien. He was predeceased by his brother Jonathan Morris.
Ronald was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on April 11, 1973. He was a hardworking man, having worked for Armstrong Rubber Company, Greater New Haven Transit, and CT Limousine. After over 20 years of service at the New Haven Fire Department, he retired as a Firefighter. He then worked as a driver for Greater New Haven Transit for 19 years before retiring. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He loved to cook more than enough food to "feed the masses." Ronald also loved dogs. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his grandson Saxton, whom he loved to spoil. Ronald will be missed by friends, family and loved ones.
A Funeral Service celebrating Ronald's life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 885 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 4th. Arrangements in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden.