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2015
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Thomas Morris Obituary
Thomas O. Morris, 85, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully Aug. 2, 2015.
Tom was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Cleveland, to John and Elizabeth Morris.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 1946 and was a Korean War veteran. Tom enjoyed sports and was a little league coach for midget football. He had a passion for boxing and trained teens at the Shamrock A. C.. His goal was to keep kids off the streets. He never missed a game in which his children played. He spent winter in Key West for 23 years, where he enjoyed meeting new friends and working on his golf game.
Mr. Morris was a longtime pipefitter for Local 120 and worked as a boiler inspector for the state.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Balish; son, Timothy Morris; granddaughter, Kaitlynn; great-granddaughter, Athena ""Theeny;"" longtime companion, Marge Friedman; and many close friends. ""His devilish grin and dry sense of humor will be missed by us all.""
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth (nee Giering) Morris; sisters, Jean Lansing and Mary Lou Bontempo; and granddaughters, Lauren and Kristin Balish.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Fr. Kevin Liebhardt will officiate. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org), or Crossroad Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road, Suite 270, Valley View, OH 44125.
To leave condolences for the family or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
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Shawny Jones
August 8, 2015
My sympathies to the family. "...throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." -1Peter 5: 6,7
August 7, 2015
Uncle Tom, I will always remember you as great fun and lover of a good laugh.
To Patty and Timmy: Please accept my heart-felt sorrow at the passing of your dad. You were so fortunate to have him for so long in your lives. I will always remember him as being larger than life and my favorite uncle. He will always remain in my thoughts and I will pray for him daily. Love, Cousin Barbara Lansing Vize
Carl/Chrissie Biehl
August 6, 2015
Tommy, you were certainly an integral part of my youth. You were a force to be reckoned with and as an adult remained friends. You were loyal , tenacious, and witty; more importantly defined the word friendship. You will be missed. God bless your family during this trying time.
Jack Shaver
August 6, 2015
Timmy sorry to hear of your dad's passing.he was great fun and will be missed.May he rest in peace.
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Denny & Karen Berens
August 6, 2015
We are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was quite a character and we enjoyed many years of friendship with him beginning at CLYC and continuing on at PIB and KW. We will miss his wit and all of the laughs and stories we shared together. Here's to a life well lived, dear friend. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Lisa and Phil Stebal
August 5, 2015
Tim: Our prayers are with you! All our love. Phil & Lisa
Lisa & Phil Stebal
August 5, 2015
Tim: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This you can be sure of. Love Phil & Lisa
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Aug
6
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes - Willoughby38001 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094
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6
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McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes - Willoughby38001 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094
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