Thomas Joseph Morrissey Jr.

Thomas Joseph Morrissey Jr., 79, of Newington, husband of Ellen Morrissey, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Morrissey Sr. and Margaret (Fox) Morrissey. Thomas was a former resident of New Britain, Bristol, and Terryville before moving to Newington ten years ago.  Thomas enjoyed fishing, trips to the beach, yard work, and playing games on his iPad.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 59 years, Ellen (DeLoy) Morrissey; four sons, Thomas Morrissey III and his wife Yanti of Florida, Michael Morrissey and his wife Sue of Southington, Dennis Morrissey and his partner Therese Audet of Southington, and Matthew Morrissey and his partner Amy Benigni of Guilford; his brother, Ronald Morrissey and his wife Nancy of Plainville; his sister, Sandy Morrissey of New Britain; his eight grandchildren, Mark, Cody, Jared, Dennis Jr., Devon, Emily, Mason, and Maxwell; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute or American Cancer Society.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 1-3 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.