Garyowen P. Morrisroe

Garyowen P. Morrisroe, of Greenwich, loved beyond words by his family, friends and colleagues, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2010 at the age of 53, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was the devoted husband of Susan and beloved father of Lauren, Daniel and Thomas. He also is survived by his parents, Eugene and Joan Morrisroe, brother Eugene Morrisroe and his wife Kathleen, sister Mary Morrisroe and her husband Joseph DiPalermo, mother-in-law, Theresa Higgins, sisters-in-law, Barbara Lee, Christine Kozeracki and her husband Stephen, Paulette Aguirre and her husband Sergio, Carolyn Higgins and her husband Roelof Versteeg, and his nieces and nephews, Connor, Erin and Meg Morrisroe, Patrick, Bridget and Sean DiPalermo, Christopher and Caroline Lee, Julie and Allison Kozeracki, Alex Aguirre, and Owen, Vincent and Lily Versteeg.

Gary was born in New York on April 30, 1957. He graduated with honors from the University at Albany in 1979 with a B.A. in political science and economics, and received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1982. He spent most of his professional career with Chadbourne & Parke LLP where he was widely recognized for his expertise in products liability litigation. Gary was head of Chadbourne’s products liability practice, as well as a member of its Management Committee. He played a pivotal role in some of the most noteworthy and complex products liability cases ever tried in U.S. courts.

Gary, who worked primarily in New York and London, was known as a remarkably gifted lawyer, a man of boundless energy, good humor, and impeccable integrity. Notwithstanding his dedication to his clients, the focus of Gary’s life was his wife and children. A loving husband and father, he cherished the time he spent with his family. He was passionate about attending his children’s school and sporting events. An avid sportsman himself, he loved skiing, golfing, running, and anything related to football.

Gary will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, his selfless nature, his wit and charm, and his abiding passion for literature. We will miss his warmth and the benefit of his sharp intellect. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will forever be in our hearts.

Calling hours will be held at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 31 Arch St., Greenwich, CT from 3 to 8 pm on Sunday, January 2, 2010. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 469 North St, Greenwich, CT on Monday, January 3, 2010 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gary’s memory to the Sarcoma Foundation of America at www.curesarcoma.org. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com