Anthony A. Morro, Jr., 47, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 16 years to Kristen Hunter Morro. Anthony was born in New Haven on May 22, 1972 and was the son of Anthony A. Morro, Sr. and Ann Lucibello Morro. He was the Executive Chef at the Wampanoag Country Club, West Hartford and for the past 14 years had worked as an Account Manager of Sales for Performance Food Group of Springfield, Massachusetts. He enjoyed traveling and being very involved with his son’s baseball activities. Anthony’s tribute to his Italian heritage and late grandmother was his love of cooking, he was a true family guy and loved the tradition of Christmas Eve and the courses on Christmas day, something he wanted his boys to carry on. It was his passion to entertain and his home was the center of many parties as well as the holidays. Anthony was charismatic, fun loving and was always the first one on the dance floor. Father of Andrew Phelps Morro and Anthony Frank Morro. Son-in-law of Lawrence and Karen Hunter. Brother-in-law of Matthew and Kim Hunter, Richard and Kara Hunter. Uncle of Timothy, Elliott, Benjamin and Adeline Hunter. Also survived by many many friends and his dear dog Buster who was his companion the last 2 years keeping him company when he didn’t feel well.
Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Healthcare, 199 Park Road Ext. 102, Middlebury, CT 06762.www.northhavenfuneral.com
My sincere condolences to the Morro/Hunter Family on the passing of Anthony. He was always such a fun and charismatic guy! I have so many fond memories of him from junior and high school. I will always remember his smile and his good nature. Rest peacefully Anthony.
To Kristen, Andrew, lil’ Anthony, Butch, Ann, and extended family,
We are so saddened to hear of Anthony’s passing. He will be dearly missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Heather and Don Driggs
Ant, You will be missed and my thoughts and prayers to all! Many memories over the years and such a great guy and family. Thinking of you all. Rest In Peace buddy
I first met you coming to my restaurant as a sales rep. Then over the years you became such a true and loving friend with a great heart.My heart breaks for the loving family. You will truly be missed, till we see you in heaven. Tony and Lina Curcio (Indian neck Pizza)
My condolensces to all of your family. Ant was one of the sweetest guys I knew. Always had a smile on and some joke up his sleeve.
Rest in peace.
Ann and family, My heart and prayers go out to you and your extended family at this most difficult time in your lives. God bless all of you!💖