Tess Morrell

Beloved wife of the late John M. Morrell; dearest mother of Mimi (late Greg) Bates and Kayla (Alex) Hollemeyer; loving grandmother of Teri (Trevor) Jones, Victoria (Brandon) Seitz, Nick Bates and Allie, Katie & Brian Hollemeyer; adored great-grandmother of Vivian Seitz and Baby Jones on the way; preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Theresa Ruggeri (nee Contarini); dear sister of the late Victoria Ruggeri; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

The most important things in her life were her Catholic Faith and her family. She donated to all causes and sent Mass Cards out for all occasions.

Tess was the President of the Ladies of Charity, an Elementary School Teacher for many years and a longtime substitute teacher. She enjoyed her Lady Bug Club, her High School Club of over 60 years and she enjoyed her hobbies of bingo, going to the casino, travel, she loved to read and most of all she loved supporting her grandchildren in their many activities. She was a caregiver to many loved ones over the years and she will be deeply missed by her family.

Theresa was also number #2 in line of Theresa Maries; her mother, daughter and granddaughter.

If desired, masses or donations to the American Lung Association.

SERVICE: Visitation, Sunday, January 8th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street at Watson. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 9th 9:00 am at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 6303 Nottingham Ave.; 63109. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.