William A. Morrow, of Newtown Square, PA, born, January 31, 1934, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023.
Born in Poyntzpass, North Ireland, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Morrow.
Mr. Morrow was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was the beloved husband of the late Anne Bernadette (née Murphy) Morrow; the loving father of Brendan E. Morrow (Michelle), William J. Morrow (Diana), Mary F. Dittbrenner (Steven), Anne E. Protesto (Ed), Kevin E. Morrow (Dawn), and Stephen A. Morrow. He was the proud grandfather of Carly, Brendan, Danielle (Nick), Devon, Darren (Jacquelyn), Jessica, Eddie, Brian, Eric, Jason, Kevin, Felicia, Dylan, and Lindsey. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Smyth and brother, Jim Morrow, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings, Charlie, Sally, and Margaret.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Thursday, January 19, 2023, 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, www.alz.org and American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 30386, Philadelphia, PA 19103, would be appreciated.
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Barbara Peirce
January 24, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was so nice and friendly .Let's win this Eagles game for him! He would be happy. My Heart goes out to your family. Love,
Barb & Bill Peirce
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Jean DeRose
January 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace
Ciara Murphu
January 13, 2023
Rest in peace, Willie. Poyntzpass has lost one of its sons. A great story teller.
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