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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Mr. Joseph Rodolphe Morrissette

Joseph Rodolphe Morrissette

Lorain- Mr. Joseph Rodolphe Morrissette, age 103, a former longtime resident of Lowell, MA, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain, OH.

He was the husband of the late Colombe I. (nee: Perras) Morrissette for 40 years and the late Lucinda M. (St. Amand) Morrissette.

He was born in Lowell on October 3, 1907, the son of the late Joseph Arsene and Marie Malvina (nee: Rheault) Morrissette.

In his early years, he enjoyed boxing and fought in the Golden Gloves. He enjoyed remodeling, gardening and had a hobby of Lionel electric trains.

Before retiring, he worked for Ford Motor Company for 37 years in Somerville, MA until its closing and moved to Lorain, OH. After his retirement in 1967 he moved back to Lowell, returning to Ohio in 2004 to be with his daughter.

He is survived by his children, Normand (Joanne) Morrissette of The Villages, FL, Jeanne (Leo-deceased) Dumais of Lorain, OH, Gerald (Sandra-deceased) Morrissette of Apollo Beach, FL and Rene Morrissette of Apollo Beach, FL; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and 9 siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, November 13, 2010 at St. Ritas Church, Lowell, MA. Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA. Memorial contributions in his name to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Peters Church Capital Campaign, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053. Local arrangements are being handled by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, Lorain.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 12:57:19 PM

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