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Stephen A. Morrissey
Dec. 25, 1926 - May 3, 2022
BLOOMINGTON, IN - Stephen A. Morrissey passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on May 3, 2022, in Bloomington, IN. He was born in 1926 in Albany, NY, to Anna (Holtslag Morrissey) and Stephen Morrissey and was the eldest of 5 children.
After his service in the Navy during WWII, he met Claire, his beloved wife of 52 years. Together they raised eight children in Albany before moving to Chestertown, NY, in 1967. They did everything to provide opportunities for their family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Claire L. Morrissey; brother, Robert Morrissey; sister, Katherine Day and her husband, Don; sister, Marcia Graves and her husband, Dick; and his daughter-in-law, Diana Morrissey. He is survived by his children: Christine (Joseph) Janetti, Clare-Marie (Jean Pence) Morrissey, Jeanne Noble, Kathy (Jim LaPann) Morrissey, Therese (Malcolm) Snowden, Stephen Morrissey, Peter (Amy) Morrissey and Martha (Tony Boulanger) Morrissey; along with his brother, David (Mary) Morrissey; sister-in-law, Dolly Morrissey; former sister-in-law, Dede Morrissey and former sister-in-law, Joyce Miller-Griffiths. He is survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A devout Catholic, Steve volunteered for service to our nation by enlisting in the Navy during WWII and served in the Pacific Theater as a humble member of the Greatest Generation.
He worked for Bell Telephone and GTE for many years. During this time he earned his Bachelor's from Russell Sage College and his Master's at Plattsburgh State. Following that he changed careers and became a dedicated 6th grade teacher, outdoor education enthusiast, hiker, and completed his Adirondack 46R challenge just before turning 70.
The funeral will be Thursday, May 12th at St Clements Catholic Church with a burial to immediately follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
A special thanks to our sister, Clare-Marie for the care she offered to our Dad during the last years of his life.
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Robin Searles
May 20, 2022
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing. Your family has always been in my thoughts through these years. My heart felt sympathy goes to all of you.
Your former neighbor down on LaFlure Lane.
Janet L Ross
May 13, 2022
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Sincere sympathies to the Morrisey family. Miss you all.
Susan DeGrush
May 11, 2022
My deepest symphathy for your loss.
It is never easy.
God Bless
Kelly deSouza
May 10, 2022
What a beautiful, kind, wonderful man of faith who exuded joy! Steve was dedicated to attending the rosary group at Evergreen Living center in Bloomington where we first met him. He found the group even though it was called "beads with Mary" since we couldn´t say Rosary on the calendar. He read between the lines! His joy was contagious and his prayers for his family were powerful. I was so blessed to have known him and be able to visit him once a week during his time there. Even with Covid he remained joyful. We enjoyed his stories of family members and his life. Thanks for your friendship Steve! We already miss you at Rosary and will continue prayers for you and your family! Rest In the Peace of Christ.
Kelly
Laura & Ralph Belcher
May 8, 2022
Although we didn't know Steve very well, we know he was a very good man. Loved, respected, and admired by so many. We are thankful for his service to our country and for being lucky enough to have spent time with Steve on a few occasions many years ago. He was so sweet & kind to both of us. May God Bless him, his family, and his friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Rest in peace Steve.
"FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS"
Karl Ruane
May 8, 2022
Our deepest sympathies are extended to all the members of the Morrissey family on the occasion of your loss.
Your dad was a good man --- may he R.I.P.
Den
May 8, 2022
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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