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Roger Morgan Obituary
He was born in Lewiston, Maine, Feb. 3, 1932, son of the late Earl W. and Barbara (Pease) Morgan. Roger attended Middletown High School, where he was an All-State basketball player, and graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Amherst College, Class of 1955, and his J.D. from Yale Law School, Class of 1958. Roger was admitted to the State of Connecticut Bar in 1958 and served before the Federal Court in 1959.
Roger began his legal career at Gross, Hyde & Williams, eventually rising to managing partner of the firm, which became Sorokin, Sorokin, Gross, Hyde & Williams. Later in life he was a sole practitioner as Roger P. Morgan, Esq., PC. Roger was a member of the Hartford County Bar Association, New London County Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, American Bar Association, Greater Hartford Council on Alcoholism, where he served as a board member, was appointed by Gov. William O'Neill as a lifetime member of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, University Club of Hartford, where he served as secretary and president, Hartford Canoe Club, Hartford Golf Club, Hartford Club, Yale Golf Club, Amherst College Alumni Association, Association of Yale Alumni, Phillips Academy Alumni Association, Long Island Sound Foundation, where he served as secretary and board member, and Amherst Athletic Association.
Roger was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the University of Connecticut Health Center, and The Old Guard in West Hartford.
Besides his wife of 54 years, he is survived by his eight sons, John Balf Morgan, Matthew Earl Morgan, Michael Phillip Morgan and his partner, Trevor Reynolds, Anthony Sarsfield Morgan, Jeffrey Roberts Morgan and his partner, Ralph White, Christopher Smith Morgan and his wife, Mary O'Connor Morgan, Mark Pease Morgan and his wife, Jennifer Ackerman Morgan, and Thomas Jude Morgan and his wife, Angela Blosenski Morgan; eight grandchildren (all Morgans), Henry, Maeve, Finley, Lila, Connor, Jonathan, Madison, and Caroline; a brother, Jeffrey Morgan and sister-in-law, Sandra Morgan; nephew, Gregory and niece, Susan; and devoted family friend, Therese Beloin Gervais.
The family would like especially to thank the staff of Cardinal Court at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Canaan.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Route 4, Unionville. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7, in St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford, followed by burial in the family plot at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church and The House of Bread, 27 Chestnut St., Hartford CT 06120.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Morgan
Mary Beth cenci
March 30, 2023
Neve to be forgotten. A wonderful man
Marla & Barry Small
April 8, 2011
To John and family...our sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved dad, husband, and grandfather.
Terence Crean
April 8, 2011
Dear John,
Kathanne informed me of the loss of your Dad. I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your Mom and the rest of the Morgans. God bless your Dad and all of his loving family.
Terry Crean
Elisa Genovese
April 7, 2011
Mrs. Morgan, Matt, and all of the Morgan Clan:
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judi and Lou Laurento
April 7, 2011
Thinking of all the Morgans on this very sad day. Stay strong and remember all those happy times you spent together as a family.
Michelle M. Murphy, Dir. of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School
April 7, 2011
On behalf of Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the death of Mr. Morgan. Because two of his sons -- Matthew Morgan ’77 and Michael Morgan '79 -- are such active and cherished members of our school family, we feel their father was, too, and we grieve his passing along with all of you. We remembered Mr. Morgan in schoolwide prayer this week, and will continue to do so in the days and weeks to come. We are very sorry for your loss.
Donna and Michael Dell'Arco
April 7, 2011
Michael and Trevor,
Please accept our condolences oh the loss of Michael's father. Take your time getting through this in any way you need, and forget about the things you "should" be doing. Those things will wait for you! Take advantage of the closeness of family and the richness of memories. That's what will stay with you forever. Much love!
Sandy and Bill Everett
April 6, 2011
Michael, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and all your family.
Patricia Bruhn
April 6, 2011
Hi John,
I was very sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of your father. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. God be with you.
Patty
Leslie Sano
April 6, 2011
Dear John, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and most heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family. XOXO! Tommy, Leslie and PH
April 6, 2011
We have lost another great man and you have lost a wonderful husband and father. I am so sorry for your loss. Levette C. Perkins
April 6, 2011
Michael,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Tom Cuthbertson
April 6, 2011
Dear Virginia Rose,
Norma and I and the See family send our deepest sympathies.
Love
Harry and Norma See
AL KOWALSKI
April 6, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
ann howard
April 6, 2011
Dear Virginia Rose,
The entire Howard family sends our deepest sympathies
to you and your marvelous Morgan family.
All love,
Ann Howard
Greg Ricketson
April 6, 2011
To the Entire Morgan Family,
I have many fond memories of our gatherings growing up and Rogers laugh was always etched in my mind. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in these difficult days
April 6, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Roger's passing--please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers-with love Mary Beth and Liz Cenci
April 6, 2011
Dear Michael,
My deepest sympathy is with you and your family
Madelyn Kirkella - NADAA
Dan Connors
April 6, 2011
To the entire family,
Many fond memories of summers at Fern Park and time spent with you on Grennan Road. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rosemary & Cornelius Dowd
April 5, 2011
Virginia, sons & extended family;
Roger was a true friend to my father. Remembering their laughter brings me great joy. He was a wonderful man!
Pattie Whittel
April 5, 2011
My prayers are will you all.
April 5, 2011
Our deepest Sympathy... The Reisners
Kathy Neuhaus
April 5, 2011
Dear John,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Allow time. There is still much to do and understand.
Blessings,
Lucien Grillo
April 5, 2011
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Morgan and all the Morgan boys. Your dad was a special man and will be truly missed. On behalf of the Grillo family please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
April 5, 2011
Mark and Jennifer,
With deepest sympathy,
Guy and Kathie Maxwell
Stephanie Timpany
April 5, 2011
Dear Jeff ,Tony & family, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I think of you guys often and how much fun we all had growing up together and hanging out at your home on Grennan Rd. My thoughts & prayers are with you. XO Steph
Brendan & Lee Reedy
April 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morgan family as you grieve your loss and celebrate a life.
Phil Gagnon
April 5, 2011
My condolences to the Morgan family. Roger was true to his beliefs and values, a caring and sensitive person whose contributions through out life immeasurably bettered the human race. A man respected by all.
Phil Gagnon
April 5, 2011
Dear John,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Liz Citino & Karen Antion
Mary Ann Daley
April 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Mike, Mary Ann, Michael & Amanda
SEAN CAYOUETTE
April 5, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Anna Neild
April 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Michael, and your family. We are all here for you!
Mike Jacobs
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Morgan family. I have such fond memories from Grennan Road of Roger, Ginny and, of course, the boys! Keep his memories alive in your hearts and you will perpetuate his soul forever. I know all too well the grief of losing your Dad having just been through this just a few short weeks ago. Surrounding yourselves with the love and support of family and friends helps ease the pain. May the Good Lord give you all the strength needed during your difficult times..
Respectfully,
Mike Jacobs
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