Charles R. Morrissey, Sr., 79, of Groton formerly of Shawmut Avenue, North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, New London. He was the beloved husband of Janice Hall Morrissey for nearly 58 years. Charles was born in New Haven on February 19, 1943 and was the son of the late Charles J. and Anne Dwyer Morrissey. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, West Haven, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Providence College in 1964, his Master and 6th Year degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. Charles served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era and the US Army Reserves earning the rank of Captain. He was a teacher for the North Haven School System from many years until his retirement. Charlie was a proud member and past Commander of the American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post 76, and former American Legion State Commander for Connecticut. He was also member of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, Gaelic Highland Pipe Band, and the Knights of Columbus Father Donaher Council of North Haven. Charlie enjoyed reading, was very involved with the Town of North Haven Community especially their Memorial Day Parade but most of all Charlie was devoted to his family who he loved unconditionally. Father of Rick Morrissey (Gail), Amy Morrissey, Melissa Morrissey, Jennifer Jones (Jeffrey) and Heather Wetmore (Kenneth). Grandfather of Kyle Purvis serving in the US Army and stationed in Korea, Brett Jaffer, Frank M. Beisler, Jr., Shannon and Keira Beisler, Colleen and Natashia Wetmore, Abigail and Samantha Morrissey. Brother of Edward K. Morrissey (Sandra). Predeceased by his sister-in-law Patricia Morrissey.
The visiting hours will be Thursday, Dec. 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Friday, Dec. 9th at 12 noon. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Legion Murray/ Reynolds Post 76 North Haven.
My deepest sympathy
Great teacher at Cllintonville School. He helped my daughter with math. A caring and dedicated educator. Sincere condolences to his family.
I was so sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. Please know that we will be thinking of you all as you celebrate his life with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Theresa’s in North Haven, my home parish. He was a very kind and loving man, and your loss is immense. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin, Ellie Guzzio
My deepest sympathies to you. I have such fond memories of Mr. Morrissey from Clintonville School. He was one of my favorite teachers.
Mr. Morrissey will always be remembered as a great teacher and a kind man to me. Being friends with Missy and of the family growing up, I was always welcomed and treated like another daughter by him. My deepest condolences to the Morrissey family. Sending prayers in this time of need.
Kind regards,
Renee Cimino Veith & family
Charlie Morrissey was a special person, he always asked about the boys on the North Haven Post 76 Baseball team, he was always there for us if we needed anything. Very sad to read about this passing. Charlie Morrissey will be greatly missed, we will always remember you.
Hello:
So sorry to hear about Mr. Morrissey. I remember him from Clintonville School. He was a good teacher and a nice man. My condolences to Mrs. Morrissey and his children: Rick, Amy, Melissa and Heather.
Best regards,
CS
Mr. Morrissey,
Thank you very much for being my 5th grade teacher at Clintonville Elementary School in North Haven.
Because of teachers like you, I became a teacher.
I also had the honor of working with you as one of my mentor teachers during my student teaching college days one semester. I’ll never forget the math lesson on circles when I was trying to use the visual of a 45 record — and you said I needed to update my visual to a CD (DVD ? ) since most of the kids in that class back then probably had no clue what a 45 record was. lol.
Because of teachers like you, I have been teaching for 30+ years.
Because of you, I volunteer to take college students that want to be a teacher into my classroom each semester.
Because of you, I chose this profession and hope to make an impact and a difference — in more ways than one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace,
Simone
To Jennifer and family:. Very sorry to hear about your father. Kristen,David , and I , are thinking about you and family at this time.
Janice , and family I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your husband, and father. May he rest in peace .
Maryann Curello
Jen,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know Mom and I are thinking of you. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you.
Love and Miss you,
Kris
Jen, Call me sometime soon, anytime, 770-865-5132.
Love, Kris