ANDOVER — Mr. Edward J. Morrissey, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved husband of Janet C. (Caverly) Morrissey, died at the Wingate at Andover Nursing Center on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2011. He was 85-years-old.
Born in Andover on April 3, 1926, Mr. Morrissey was the son of the late Thomas and Martha (Goodwin) Morrissey. He attended Saint Augustine Grammar School and was a graduate of Punchard High School in Andover. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Morrissey worked for the U.S. Postal Service for his entire life and retired in 1983 as Postmaster of Andover. He was a drum major with the Clan McPherson Band for 30 years. Mr. Morrissey also served on the Board of Directors for Andover Firemen's Relief Association and many other town committees throughout the years. He was the recipient of the Virginia Cole Award for community service in 2010. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Augustine Church.
Above all, Mr. Morrissey was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Besides his wife, Janet, Edward will be sorely missed by his son, Joseph Morrissey of Greenville, Maine; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jane Morrissey of Andover; his sister, Mary Morrissey of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; his brother, Richard Morrissey of Ellenton, Fla.; four grandchildren, Brad, Christopher and wife Kim, Patrick and Kelly; and several nieces and nephews. Mr Morrissey was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (O'Leary) Morrissey and brothers, Thomas, Walter, James, William and sister, Margaret.
ARRANGEMENTS: His memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home of Andover. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.