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Carl Morrissey Obituary

Carl Hanley Morrissey

Carl Hanley Morrissey passed away June 23, 2016, in his home following a brief, fierce, battle with cancer.

Carl was a home builder and remodeler in the area for over 40 years, and he served with the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea during the Korean War. He was appreciated by everyone who knew him for his clever sense of humor, wisdom, patience, unique creativity and sense of fun.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Mae, and four children: Carl, Susan Scott, Kevin and Sharon Crowder. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Brian, Eric, Carolyn, Lana, Myrna, Sarah, Taylor, Ian and Katherine, as well as three great-grandchildren: Jocelyn, Eliana and Lucy. He is also survived by his two brothers, Bill and Kenneth, and sister, Kathleen. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, and will be sorely missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Esther, and siblings Ellen Hardy, Daniel, David, James, Mary Elizabeth, Thomas, and Barbara Flannagan.

Flowers are welcome, or donations to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org would be appreciated.

Visitation will be Tuesday June 28, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and Funeral Services Wednesday 12 PM at Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515, interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery Darien, IL.

For additional information www.toonfuneralhome.com OR 630-968-0408.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 29, 2016.
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I have known Carl for 40 years, which seems like yesterday. But I admired his warm smile, his sense of humor, and his devotion to his family. He will be missed. It brings my heart joy knowing that he accepted the Lord and that we will all be reunited someday soon. Love, Colleen Bliss-Coyle

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