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Sean Morrissey Obituary

SRA Sean Michael Morrissey 21, of Gulfport, MS died Monday, November 17, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Sean was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA, and had lived in Long Beach, MS, and Bradford, OH. Sean graduated from West Harrison High School in 2011. He entered the United States Air Force and became a proud member of the Davis Monthan AFB Fire Department in Tucson, AZ. Sean was a quick-witted, smiling young man. He was preceded by his grandfather, Karl R. Cousino of Arlington, MA; his aunt, Janet Brown of St. Petersburg, FL, and his uncle, Karl Cousino, Jr. of Arlington, MA. Sean is survived by his mother, Janice Lea Withrow Morrissey; father, Douglas A. Morrissey, USN RET of Gulfport, MS; brothers, TSGT Douglas "Andrew" (Alissa) Morrissey of Tucson, AZ, SRA (Ret) Patrick Morrissey, MS, PVT Kevin C. Morrissey both of Gulfport, MS; grandparents, John and Karen Withrow of Bradford, OH, and Barbara Cousino of Arlington, MA; uncles and aunts, John (Bev) Withrow and Jerry Withrow of Bradford, OH, Stephen Morrissey of Arlington, MA, Cheryl (Joe) Aceto of Nashua, NH, Ron (Janice) Morrissey of Marshfield, MA, Susan Coiley of Datonia Beach, FL, Ralph Morrissey of Key West, FL, Eileen (Richard) Kovacev of Arlington, MA, and Michelle (Joe) Marshall of Arlington, MA; nieces, Kennedy and Cameron, and numerous Cousinos and firefighter brothers. Visitation is Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd. Gulfport. The funeral service is Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, with full military honors. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 24, 2014.

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Michele and Tom Anderson

November 27, 2014

Doug and Janice, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this difficult journey. Sean will forever live on in your hearts and spirit. You raised fantastic boys and I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to know you and call you my friends. You go above and beyond to help others and from what I have read about Sean you instilled that trait in him you should be very proud! When the pain is to great allow yourselves to lean on others and imagine him hugging you tight and letting you know he is with you every step of every day... We are so very sorry for your loss and wish you peace and comfort in time to come.

Diane Fashner-Manson

November 27, 2014

Lifting you and your family up in prayers.

Cindy Kuntz and family

November 27, 2014

Our family sends love, and prayers for God to comfort you all and to help you get have peace during this difficult time and forever.

Audrey DeMasi Smith

November 27, 2014

You are all in my thoughts and prayers??

Rebekah Webster

November 27, 2014

Sean you will be deeply missed by many. You put a smile on every face you met. Peaceful vibes and love sent to you and your family<3

November 26, 2014

I send my deepest condolences across the miles. I see both of your faces in your son. The memories I have of the two of you always brings warmth to my heart and a smile on my face. May you memories of you son bring you the same.

georgianna barga

November 26, 2014

Doug and Janice, my heart aches for you and your family, with Gods love Sean will be welcomed with gates wide opened and a very special young man will be accepted as an exceptional angel! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Jeff and Georgianna Barga.

Tracy Martin

November 26, 2014

Doug and Janice,
Although I never knew Sean I know what wonderful people the two of you are and that the boys were your life. I wish you some small bit of solice in the outpouring of love you have received from the people that love and care for you guys. Losing a child is just unimaginable and hopefully you will get past the pain and remember the joy he brought into your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Isabel Brambila

November 26, 2014

Doug and Janice, words can not express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. I can't even imagine the level of pain you are experiencing. I don't know what to say other than I am so sorry. My sincerest condolences. May you rest in peace Sean.

mary chambers

November 26, 2014

love you Sean forever I will never forget you to my loving great nephew I love you

mary chambers

November 26, 2014

Sean I will always love you .you will always be in my heart.I love the times that you were with mehe was always laughing and and wondering and asking questions with why we did this and in we enjoyed thatthe Native American community that we run around with I have lost a great friend in youyour friends I love you so much and one special friend you met with George Hey laughed at some of the stuff that you did this face is in my the day but you broke your arm we didn't want to tell your mother that you were showing off for a girl when you did it you will swing in real high and you've decided to jump off and you came up and said you broke your arm and we was just no way Sean you didn't you just broke it not too long ago and I hated to tell your mother that you broke it because she probably thought we wasn't taking care of you and we was so they all love you Sean and therefore they were love will always be in their hearts for you I'd better go now because my tears are flowing again your loving great aunt Mary loves you so very much and I'm going to miss you there was some good people

With much love and sympathy, Karyn & BJ

November 25, 2014

After getting to know Sean a little over the last few years through Facebook, reading about Sean this last week and knowing his wonderful parents, I know Sean will be the brightest star in the sky looking down upon his family that loves him so much. Thinking of my Morrissey south family during this difficult time.

susan Coiley

November 25, 2014

I loved you very much. My heart is truly broken. I'll miss you every day thoughts and prayers for all of you. There's another angel watching over us ! RIP

Shannon

November 25, 2014

I know Sean from the fire department here at DM. I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Sean was such a sweet spirit...always bringing smiles to people's faces. He will be missed here in Tucson. My heart goes to your family. May you find solace in the knowledge Sean is at peace and guiding you until you meet again. My most sincere condolences.

Beth and Scott May

November 25, 2014

Sean, you are truly missed. A good man gone too soon. There are still no words. Lots of love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Rest in peace buddy.

Bill Johnston

November 25, 2014

Doug and Janice, Plese know that our family is here for you. Sean may you go rest with God now, be watching over your family. You will be missed by way more people then you know. RIP Sean

Jeff & Edie Wood

November 25, 2014

Please accept our deepest condolenses. Sending our love across the miles to you and yours. You have a huge Sigonella family, we're here for you. God bless you all. May your dear son rest in peace.

Susan and Gennaro Intermoia

November 25, 2014

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you and your family. May God help you through this terrible tragedy. Remember the good times with Sean.

Roseann Givens

November 24, 2014

Janice, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Marla Reynolds

November 24, 2014

I am very sorry for your family's loss and as you go thru all this I will pray for you and your family and I will light a candle in is honor and in your family's honor. Love and hugs flowing your way. Wish that I could be their for ya, you all will on my mind and heart. Lov Marla

November 24, 2014

Doug, very sorry to hear of this great loss in your life.

Jack Kelly

Susie Aguilar

November 24, 2014

prayers are with you,so sorry for the lost of your son,remember he will allways live in your memory

Cathy Gough

November 24, 2014

Sean's Family and friends,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your hearts are heavy and your loss is great. I pray for your peace and healing. Janice and Doug, I wish I was closer to honor your son in person. Some live such a short time but leave a lasting impact. May your memories be sustaining!

A. H.

November 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Wilson

November 24, 2014

Prayers for the Morrissey family. May you rest in peace Sean.

Ken and Julie Macdonald

November 24, 2014

Janice and Doug, My deepest condolences for the loss of your son Sean. Though I can't fathom why we go through these sorrows of death, I do understand our Gods promise to life everlasting. May Christ give you and the Morrissey family his peace during your bereavement and the understanding that Sean is with Him. If I could hug you all right now I would. Might your memories of Sean give you many moments of laughter, smiles and tears of joy. And, might they last forever in your hearts and minds. Gods peace be with you.

Melanie sherrod

November 23, 2014

Such a goofball, you will be missed! RIP Sean!

Lisa Cuevas

November 23, 2014

You will be missed by all who knew you. My thoughts and prayers are with Janice and your Family.

Helen & Jim Cirillo (Aceto)

November 23, 2014

Sean is in a safe place now and looking down on his family. So very sorry for your loss. RIP Sean.

Tammy Jamison

November 23, 2014

Love you Sean RIP

Robin Weber

November 23, 2014

Rest in Peace now Sean.

Bridget Rhodes

November 23, 2014

Sean, I really wish I knew you better, but from reading what everyone has written you are a wonderful person, so giving and very brave. I will never forget you and your service. Our family has another angel. I love you cousin and I know you are sooo loved. xoxo

Nick chambers

November 23, 2014

RIP Sean you will be truly missed

November 23, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Morrissey family. I pray that God surrounds you and gives your family comfort moving forward. I did not know Sean, but if he was anything like you Janice, then he was a special and wonderful person. RIP Sean.

Jim Sullivan

November 23, 2014

RIP Sean. Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family.

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