Joseph J. Morse

Joseph J. Morse, 83, of Pine Ridge in Beverly Hills, Florida, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in the loving care of his family and the staff of Citrus Health and Rehabilitation in Inverness, Florida. He was born in Hazelton, Pa., on June 19, 1929 to Joseph and Loretta Morse. Joseph was a retired New York City Firefighter who served 32 years with Engine 55 and a U.S. Army veteran. He moved to this area in 1986 from Plainview, Long Island, New York and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the Polish American Club, and the West Citrus Elks Lodge # 2693 where he was a past Exalted Ruler and the New Jersey & Friends Club. Mr. Morse is preceded in passing by his loving wife of 56 years Marie, and a brother, Theodore A.; Survivors include 2 daughters Regina Morse of Crystal River, Fl. And Gerry Romano & husband Anthony of Atlantic Beach, Fl.; 3 grandchildren Justine Adams & Husband Noah, Laura Romano and Anthony Romano, Jr. & wife Tara all of Atlantic Beach, Fl.; great-grandchild Harper Marie Romano of Atlantic Beach, Fl.; a god-son, Robert A. Morse of Crystal River, Fl.; sister in-law, Catherine Morse of Rochelle Park, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday December 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church; 6 Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. Entombment will follow at Fero Memorial Gardens. The Family will revive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 until 4 PM and 6 until 8 PM.

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