On March 14, 2021, our beloved father, Donal N. Morrissey, passed away. It is very difficult to gather the right words in order to encapsulate the type of person Dad was. Dad meant so much to each of his children and to his extended family in different ways; I know he meant so much to all of you as well. He was kind, compassionate, extremely smart and well-studied. He was generous and always interested in learning about the person standing before him or sitting beside him. He has touched the lives of many people in various ways. He selflessly gave so much of himself to others. He had great affection for his father’s homeland and worked diligently at maintaining the U.S. and Ireland connection. Dad was deeply devoted to his religion, Catholicism. He was an educator, teaching for 33 years in the New York City Public School system. He was proud to be a bagpiper. Simply, he was a very proud man. Some are graciously referring to Dad as a legend. Our family is in complete agreement that Dad was a legend. We are heartbroken. This world lost one hell of a gentleman. The only thing that brings some tranquility and resolve to us is knowing that he has reunited with the love of his life, his beloved bride and our mother. Dad is survived by his five children: Donal (Sandi), Kevin (Mary), Lorraine, Niall, and June (Mark) Spruyt; and his nine grandchildren Kevin, Donal Jr., Brianna, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Justin, Ryan, Hope and Austin.

Morrissey, Donal N.., of Bay Shore, LI, on March 14, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine E. Morrissey. Devoted father of Donal (Sandra), Kevin (Mary), Lorraine, Niall and June (Mark) Spruyt. Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Donal, Jr., Brianna, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Justin, Ryan, Hope and Austin. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Thursday 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Friday 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, sdonations in Donal’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.chapeyfamily.com

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105