John F. Morris
March 1, 1942 - February 14, 2022
John F. Morris, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL., passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2022. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Faris and Margaret (Lawand) Morris. John served with the U.S. Army reserves. He retired after 28 dedicated years as a police officer with the Syracuse Police Department. John was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Punta Gorda, FL and the Elks Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings: Ferris E. Morris (1998), Mitchell J. Morris (2009) and Charles S. Morris (2008). John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia (Kalinowski) Morris; his daughter, Katherine M. (Jacob) Gram; a stepson, S. Rand (Angela) Fuller; four grandchildren: Aaron M.T. Holt, John Alex Gram, Andrew and Helen Gram; two great grandchildren: Jaxson and Elena Holt; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and his dog Nora. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, February 25, 2022, at THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. A Funeral Mass in celebration of John’s life will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, with entombment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The Morris family also extends their deepest gratitude to Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL, for their care and support. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN.
John F. Morris, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL., passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2022. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Faris and Margaret (Lawand) Morris. John served with the U.S. Army reserves. He retired after 28 dedicated... View Obituary & Service Information