Obituary of Franklin E. Morrissey

Franklin E. (Frank) Morrissey Vernon-Franklin E. (Frank) Morrissey, 93, of Vernon passed away Sunday September 21, 2014 at the Oneida Extended Care facility where he had been a resident for three weeks. Franklin was born on May 8, 1921 in Otter Creek, NY, the son of Frederick and Della Walker Morrissey. He married Gertrude (Trudy) Anken on September 10, 1949 in Rome, a blessed union that lasted 60 years until she passed on September 6, 2009. Franklin proudly served with the US Marines from 1942-1945 and is a veteran of the WW II Pacific Conflict, receiving the Purple Heart, and served as rifle instructor. Franklin worked at Fort Drum, Griffiths AFB, and for 36 years at Oneida Silversmiths. He and Trudy owned the El Plaza Motel in Vernon that gave them much joy in meeting all their patrons, and enjoyed their retirement in Mount Dora Fla. during winters. Surviving are two daughters JoAnn (Michael) Furlong of Andover Mass, Karen (Charles) Pidutti of Jamesville; son James (Zoe) Morrissey of Vernon; grandchildren Ryan and Sean Furlong, Erin (Matthew) Russell and Braden Morrissey; and several nieces and nephews. Franklin is survived by sister Isabel (Harold) Woolschlager of Lowville, and was predeceased by sisters Gladys (Clayton) Bramhall of Utica, Evelyn (Kenneth) Hill of Turin, and Leona (Billy) Sargent of Brownville. Franklin lived independently until recently, and the family is very grateful for the care provided by Hospice Palliative Care and Oneida Hospital ECF. Friends and family are invited and call Saturday Sept 27 from 10:00-11:30 am at the Malecki Funeral Home, 23 Front Street, Vernon with the funeral prayer service by Father William Mesmer to commence visitation. Internment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Stokes. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Holy Family Church of Vernon, Hospice Palliative Care, or the charity of your choice. Envelops will be available at the funeral home.