Ed was born in New Haven, Connecticut on October 29, 1922. Son of the late Lawrence Casimir Morris (Czapiga) and Mary Theresa (Mihalska) Morris.
He was a graduate of Hamden High School, class of 1940 and held an Associate of Science degree, from what is now the University of New Haven. Ed served in the American Theater in World War II. Trained as a medic and surgical technician, he served from 1943 until 1946 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Tech Sargent in charge of medical supply. Ed returned to Hamden, CT, where he married Helen Mary Wolicki, in 1947. They raised their three children in Hamden among a large family and many friends. Ed worked for Berger Brothers Company for over 30 years and for the town of Hamden, CT as Planning Administrator. In 1993, Ed and Helen chose Athens as their retirement home. There, Ed pursued his passion for golf and Helen pursued her passion for gardening.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Helen Morris; son, Lawrence Morris; sisters, Elizabeth Heltke and Eugenia (Jeanne) Martin; and brother, Eugene B. Morris.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Celello and her husband, John “Jack”; son, Edwin “Bud” Morris, Jr. and his wife, Danielle; daughter-in-law, Sue Morris; and sister-in-law, Joyce Morris. Ed was the proud grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of 14. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive him.
The family would like to express our gratitude and affection for the loving women who were caregivers for Ed and Helen in their later years. Thank you Martha Echols, Ruby Fleming and Doris Simmons. You will always be part of our family.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2022 in Bernstein Funeral Home.
The funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the Catholic Center at UGA, with Father Fred Wendel officiating.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Semper FI (https://semperfifund.org) or St. Mary’s Hospice of Athens.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
