John F. “Jack” Morrissey, 94, longtime resident of Norwood, entered into rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn “Peggy” (O’Neil) Morrissey for 40 years, prior to her passing in 1994. Jack is survived by his daughter, Caroline E. Stratton and her husband Joseph Maurath; his brother, Robert Morrissey and his wife Rose; his sister, Frances Flint; his best friend, Barbara and her children: Bernie Wenstrom and his wife Janice, and Tricia (Wenstrom) Findlen and her husband Steve; and his adoptive grandchildren: Nicole, Kelsey, Cassidy, Tyler, and Jasmine. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. In addition to his dear wife Marilyn, he was predeceased by his sister, Jean.
Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy at a young age, where he trained as an aerial gunner, and served on the U.S.S. Valley Forge through the peacekeeping period following WWII. During his three year tour of active duty, he also developed gourmet culinary skills which were greatly appreciated by his fellow sailors and would later be enjoyed immensely by friends and family alike. An extraordinary baker, he would commonly arrive at family gatherings with a delicious homemade pie, and he rarely cooked the same one twice.
A loyal and dedicated worker, Jack drove long-distance tractor trailers for H.P. Hood & Sons for 40 years, and was awarded numerous safe driver stars during his career.
Not only was he a gifted chef, but Jack was also an experienced golfer, boater, and an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers. It seemed that whatever activity he practiced, he would quickly master. He was a longtime member and former president of North Walpole Fish and Game Club. And his enthusiasm for the holidays earned him the reputation of world-class Christmas decorator, as his cherished Christmas Village expanded over many years.
A funeral service for Jack will be held on Monday, February 27th at 10:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood. Interment will follow, at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, February 26th from 2:00-5:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jack may be made to your charity of choice.
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