Dean W. Morrissey

1951 - 2021

Dean Walter Morrissey of Marshfield, formerly of Scituate passed away on March 4, 2021. He was the husband of Shan (Crete) Morrissey, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife and his daughter. He was the devoted and loving father of Ani C. Morrissey and the late Kate C. Morrissey. He passed his creative genes to his beloved daughter Ani. Born in Quincy on October 1, 1951, he was the son of Mary (Luce) Zimbone of Quincy, and the late Dennis Morrissey. A graduate of North Quincy High School, he went on to become a lineman. Dean was a self taught master painter, and began to write his own stories. His award-winning book "Ship of Dreams" was one of his proudest accomplishments. Dean was also an accomplished guitarist, and was known for his sense of humor and his Irish ability to spin a tale. Dean was a friend of Bill Wilson since the 1980's, and left this world grateful for each day. Loving brother of Bryan Morrissey of Hingham, Janet Morrissey of Scituate and the late Gary Morrissey. Brother in law of Joanne, Christine, Terri and Neil, Doug and Jodie, Dan and Kellie. Adoring Uncle of 15 nieces and nephews, 5 great nieces and nephews and his many dear cousins. As family and friends are unable to join together to mourn and celebrate their beautiful husband, father, brother and friend, there will be a Celebration of Life in the summer. Donations in his memory can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org, Father Bills https://helpfbms.org/, and the Come as You Are Coalition www.cayacoalition.org Richardson-Gaffey 781-361-3906