Peter F. Morris

JohnstonMorris, Peter F., 71, of Rowena Drive, died peacefully Wednesday after an eight month illness. He was the beloved husband of Arlene M. (Kelly) Morris. They had been married for forty-four years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Michael J. and Mary C. (McGarry) Morris, he had lived in Johnston for forty years, previously living in Providence. Pete was a union plumber for thirty three years, retiring in 1998. He was an active member of the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local 51, and served on the Union Negotiating Committee. He also taught at the Union Apprentice Training Program. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. Beside his wife, he leaves two daughters; Karen A. Boscio, and her husband Peter, of Smithfield, Maureen E. Sciacca and her husband Anthony, of Cranston, two sons; Michael J. Morris and his wife Kasha, of East Hampton, Connecticut, and Peter F. Morris, Jr. of North Providence, two sisters; Mary Shaughnessy and Ann Farragher, both of County Mayo, Ireland, and seven grandchildren; Jenna, Michael and Nicholas Boscio, Erica and Victoria Sciacca and Kaitlyn and Ryan Morris. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 9:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday, 5 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 in his memory will be appreciated.