Joseph Morey Obituary
Joseph (Joe) J. Morey, Sr. passed away on February 21, 2025, in Hope Valley, Rhode Island.
Born in Peekskill, NY to Helen (McGuigan) and Clarence Morey, Sr. on November 9, 1955, he was one of eleven siblings in a local Irish-Catholic family that grew-up most of their lives on Fremont St.
Joe is survived by his three children, Joseph Jr., Michael (Christina), and Madison; three grandchildren, Zachary, Zoey, and Ainsley; and siblings Helen (Murnin), MaryEllen (Giblin), Theresa (Esterly), Margaret (Devine), Catherine (Carroll), Lorraine (Ricci), and Daniel.
He was predeceased by his brothers Clarence Jr. and James, as well as his sister, Clare (LeBrando).
Out of high school, Joe joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He later made his career as a home painter in Peekskill and Westchester County and was often hired for the restoration and painting of many of Peekskill and Cortlandt's historic and Victorian homes, including the Peekskill Museum, the Little Red School House, and the Copeland House.
He was an avid fisherman, who for many years kept a boat in the Croton Reservoir where he would spend hours casting a rod, smoking a Marlboro, and sipping an O'Doul's. While not a golfer, he also found much relief in hitting the driving range and operating like it was a home run derby competition. Always "one of the boys," people enjoyed being around him, including his son's teenage friends who affectionately called him "Senior" when they were growing up. He had a playful personality and a great sense of humor. He loved cracking jokes. No one could do a better impression of Donald Duck.
Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Assumption, 910 1st Street, Peekskill, NY on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:30 am
Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery.
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