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1943
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2023
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Carl Morrissey Obituary
Carl Richard Morrissey returned home to our Lord on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr, Kansas City, MO 64118. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served after Mass in Borromeo Hall.
Carl was born October 18th, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri to Tom and Nellie (Gentile) Morrissey. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tommy Leonard, uncle Leonard Gentile, his infant daughters Carol Jo and Anita Jo, in-laws Vincent and Mary (Schaivo) Piraro, and brother-in-law Salvatore Piraro. Carl is survived by his wife of 55 years, Theresa Piraro Morrissey, daughters Anna Marie Morrissey (Raymond P Bond Jr) and Carol Ann Morrissey, two granddaughters, Lauren Turner and Alyssa Turner, brother-in-law Vincent Piraro, niece Ciana Piraro, and three handsome grand dogs, Gus, Leo, and Krewe.
He graduated “with honors” from Westport High School and joined the United States Navy. He served on the USS Pivot (minesweeper) as a Third-Class Engineman from 1964 to 1966 during the Vietnam conflict. He was a proud member of Pipefitters Union Local 533 for 55 years working for US Engineering and P1 Group. Any of the pipefitters who worked with Carl knew he was a man of integrity and a hard worker – he took pride in all his work. Carl was a member of the pipefitting team that worked to create the steam “flame” atop the Liberty Memorial. This flame symbolizes the sacrifice of those who served in World War I and all veterans who served thereafter. He finished his career working on the construction of Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Carl was proud of the fact that his daughter Carol Ann and granddaughter Alyssa Turner began their careers where he ended his, at Saint Luke’s.
Those who knew Carl, know he always stayed busy. He had a love of classic cars. He loved his fully restored 1956 Chevy, Thursday night card games, fixing anything that was broken-or not broken and music of the CD variety played on a disc-man.
The family would like to thank the caregivers of Saint Luke’s Hospice for making Carl comfortable during his final days.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Kaufmann and Bob Tinder. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Biagioli, Bob Neigid, Dave Stine, Don Ranville, Freddie Sutton, John Delgado, Vincent Piraro and Vincent Mannino.
Carl donated his Chevrolet Silverado work truck to the Wounded Warrior Project. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his honor to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice https://www.saintlukeskc.org/saint-lukes-foundation.
Memories and Condolences
for Carl Morrissey
18 Entries
Ashley Thomas
October 11, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Carl was such an amazing man. He was always there to help! He will be missed.
patrick ryan
October 11, 2023
i was fortunate to have known carl as a teenager and as a pipefitter we both retired off of the st lukes east job we worked many jobs together carl was a great pipefitter but just as great off the job my prayers go out to the family rip carl
Gayle Kearns
October 11, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Larry Eckart
October 10, 2023
I didnt know you for long but appreciated your friendship. Godspeed Carl.
Joe and Ann Farkas
October 10, 2023
We are very sad to have lost our dear friend and one of the finest people we have known. Prayers for Theresa and family.
Rose Catlin
October 9, 2023
Sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My prayers are with Theresa and family.
Jeff Gerner
October 9, 2023
We were so blessed to have Carl and Theresa as our next door neighbors. Carl was always there for us the second we could use help with anything. Never knew a finer human being and we had great fun together. We will be there for Theresa and know that Carl is with Our Lord. Jeff and Linda Gerner.
Andy Inzerillo
October 8, 2023
I was very saddened to hear this, Carl was a great friend, his smile was infectious, he was a gifted guy who could fix anything. When I first met him and Theresa as neighbors. He was a guy who would do anything for you. Carl, thank you for allowing me to get to know you. God, you have a special guy coming. Prayers for Theresa and your family during this very difficult time. If I could please help in any way please contact me! I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the service, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be making a contribution in his name as requested.
S Joseph Penechar
October 8, 2023
Our love to you, Theresa, at this difficult time. Remembering the fun times we spent with you two and Patty and Jim. Carl was so special and we were privileged to have known him. Mary Frances and Bud Penechar
Elena Dufrene
October 8, 2023
We are so sorry for your family loss. Sending prayers to all of you.
Cliff Elston
October 8, 2023
Thank you Carl, for being such a good working brother and friend. As Mike Riley said, "We had a lot of good times working together and I personally appreciated them. We'll ALL miss you. Your brother Pipefitter.
Vacation was always so fun with Carl
John Sole
October 8, 2023
One of my favorite people. Always ready to help with anything. He was a one of a kind friend. His work here must have been completed. We will miss him immensely.
See you on the other side my dear friend.
Patty and John
linda Peterson
October 7, 2023
"TO HONOR A VETERAN WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY"
Thank you Carl for your service to our country. Because of your service you have given each and everyone of us our freedom.
God bless you Carl for taking very special care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us. I have also lit a candle for you because you are a "Veteran" who kept our county safe.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
David Stine
October 7, 2023
Thursday Night cards. Carl invited me to play while we worked together at U.S.E. at Hallmark Cards at Crown Center in 1985. I was hooked, the first time I played and we never missed a Thursday Night, except for Holidays. Before I married my wife Cheryl, I had to let her know: “Thursday night cards is my one thing and it always will beuntil it isn’t”. These were my peoplebecause of My Friend Carl. Thank you for the fun we had. Thank you for your honest words. Thank you for letting me be a part of your Family. Thank you for being the man that Chuck Norris could only hope to be. You have a table, some cards, some beers and $3 when we come to see you Carl Richard Morrissey. Make sure to grab Pauly Vit because it’s gonna be a thing again. I love you my Brother and I’ll miss you but I’ll see you again. Pictured above is Bobby B, Russ, Vince, Carol, Vincenzo, Daver, Jerry (no trucks) Kauffman, My Best Man Carl, and the lovely Tre. And those not pictured, yet a part of the magicBryce and Paul Vittorino. Until we meet again
Michael J. Riley
October 7, 2023
Carl, I am very saddened by the news of your death. We had a lot of fun times together when we were young. Oh, what memories I have! I will never forget them. Be sure to prepare a place for all of your Pipefitter Brothers up above for our arrival. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanna Scavuzzo
October 7, 2023
Theresa,
I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanna LaBella Scavuzzo
Joy and Gary Davis
October 6, 2023
We are so very sorry about your loss of Carl. He was such a sweet, kind, gentle soul and we felt privileged to have known him. Our prayers are with you, your girls and you family.
Gary and Joy Davis
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Oct
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10:30 a.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
MO
Oct
11
Funeral Mass
12:30 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
MO
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