MUNSTER - Dr. John Morfas passed away peacefully at his home in Munster with his family by his side on August 1, 2022, just one day short of his 91st birthday. John was born in Hammond, Indiana to Christ and Metaxia Morfas on August 2, 1931.

He grew up in Hammond surrounded by a strong Greek Orthodox community. At the age of fourteen, he met the love of his life, Jean Coughlin. They were married June 12, 1955. He graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1956 and he immediately went into the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of Captain. They were stationed down in New Orleans, where they started their family. After serving his time in New Orleans, they moved back to Hammond to be near family and their church community. He went on to practice dentistry for 50 more years before retiring in 2008. His joy in life was his family and friends. He always made time for people in his life. He rooted himself in the Greek community as a long-standing member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Where he taught Sunday school, was a member of the choir, and developed a strong relationship with some of his closest friends. He made friends wherever he was. He loved fishing and was an avid golfer and tennis player into his late 80's. He lived a wonderful life with love for others being its center. His quick wit and easy manner will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

John is survived by his wife and best friend, Jean; children: Chris (Therese), Craig (Elaine), Julie (John) Sannito, David (Nicole); grandchildren: Alexander, Nikolas, Elise (Fr. Theodosios) Palis, Natalie (Jordan) Gamble, Fr. Kosmas/Mitchell (Catherine), Olivia, Andru Sannito, Jane (Miles) Gunty, Ella and Michael; great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Ilinka and Gregory Palis, Anastasios Gamble; sisters-in law: Joan (Robert) Knutson and Mary Lou (Robert) Wojtowich. He was preceded in death by his parents: Christ and Metaxia Morfas, James and Thelma Coughlin; brother, Nicholas (Clementine); sister-in-law, Colleen and her husband, Richard Powley. John leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 7021 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice in his memory would be appreciated.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 3, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for John Morfas

4 Entries

michael szanyi

August 6, 2022

the best...never forgotten

Michael Raysses

August 5, 2022

To say that Doc, as I liked to call him, was a pillar in the community that was fortunate enough to claim him as a member, would be a gross understatement. He was a gorgeous tree of a man, anchoring those around him, casting a loving and benevolent shade all around.

I had the privilege of knowing him since I was a child. Fifty-five years later, it was a lifelong friendship. He was my dear Father's closest friend, as well.

Heartfelt condolences to Jean, Chris, Craig, Julie, David, and all the members of the Morfas family for their grievous loss.

A tree has fallen...

Fr. Nicholas & Presv. Irene Palis and Family

August 5, 2022

May God grant John a blessed paradise and comfort and loving reassurance to Jean, their children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Tom Karras (and Family)

August 3, 2022

Dear Morfas Family. We are saddened to hear of Dr. John´s passing. I have so many great memories and amazing times shared over the years. One that had me falling off my chair laughing was one of our Canada trips where Dr. John threw a frog into our salad just as we we sitting down to eat our catch. His humor was infectious. Also, remembering him eating skordalia for breakfast! Callaway Gardens had many laughs as well! Of course playing golf at Wicker was always a fun filled day. He was an amazing man and he will be deeply missed, but his memory will be eternal! . Our deepest sympathies.

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