Mt. Morris/Livonia: At age 69, Mike passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Rochester NY. He was born in Rochester on August 26, 1954. He was the second child to the late Eleanor L. and Joseph R. Morris Sr. Mike is also predeceased by his beloved wife, Debbie Morris, his sister-in-law, Ellen Calhoun, and nephews, Christopher Copeland and Stephen Morris. Survived by his daughter, Heather Morris (Ryan Huntington), his siblings, Joseph Morris Jr., Patricia (Randy Remming) Copeland, Kathy (John) Blanchard, Sheila (Paul) Bedard, Maureen (Ken) Smith, and Eileen (Jeff) Fugle, his grandchildren, Natalie Tschiderer, Nolan Huntington, and Layla Morris, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mike was always willing to help people, and he was a very compassionate guy. He loved to goof around, as all of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and grand-nieces and nephews will tell you. He made friends easily and stood by his friends in good times and bad. If he was able to do something for you there was never any expectation of something in return.
Mike was a proud Union Member and drove in the family Turbo Taxi business for years. He also worked for John Bartz building homes.
His sense of humor kept him amused, sometimes to the chagrin of his siblings. He threatened to run for sheriff, which we were never sure if he would actually try. We’re going to miss you, Mike.
Friends and family are invited to call from 10 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Michael’s Memorial Service will directly follow at 1 PM. In honor of Michael, please wear your favorite Tie-Dye. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable contribution in Mike’s memory to a charity of your choice. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I’ll always LOVE YOU MIKE !!!
So sorry to hear that you are no longer with us, you were always a great and funny
guy from a great family, rest in peace ”Mercury”
I’m sorry to hear that Mike passed. My thoughts and prayers for all of you.
I just received word that Mike passed. What a shocker. He and I shared phone calls over the years robbing the other whose football team would win this week or next. We would exchange stories of growing up, school, our favorite nun, and most anything would make us laugh. I will miss you so much Mike. What a true friend you’ve been over the years. Love you buddy!
I am very to hear of Mike`s passing he was a good friend rip mike
I Love You Mike,..
My sincere condolences to the Morris Family and may God Bless You Mike !
Mike was a great guy that had the honor of being the first one on the Lantern Lounge “Shutoff List” No fault of his own….. I was a co owner of the tavern then . The place was brand new and somehow Mikes car hit the building and tore the corner post off and messed up some of the siding . ……. I plus the entire crowd ran outside and nobody was in the car. Mike stepped forward and said he did it .
After being on the LIST for years , one of his sisters (who wasnt of age to drink) told me that SHE was the driver , and Mike took the heat. I apologized to Mike and his comment was “He didnt care, he never really liked the place…
He was a great guy who came from a great family. He will be missed … He is home with mom and dad AKA Dudley now.
Mike was such a good man. Always a kind word and a willingness to help. His humor could forever make me smile.
my prays are with your family
I know this will be one of the hardest thing you and family ever have to do I have been there and still have my bad days with the help of your friends and family and God ‘s help and all your special Angles and all your special memories you can do this
Natalie praying for you and layla if you need anything or just need to talk please call me I am here for you
I know Brain will take care of you guys God Bless
Love You
Hey Mike, I remember the 70’s very well, all of the Morris Family were family to me in ’77. I esp loved family dinners. You will be missed . Micci Piraino
Such a wonderful family – May he Rest In Peace.
Always loved seeing Mike him and I Always had a couple of chuckles every time I saw him RIP Mike
RIP Mike.. I remember meeting you for the first time on a ( night work ) Construction gig. You went from truck to truck talking and making everyone laugh. As time went on I knew you from around the community. My thoughts & prayers are with your loved ones
He will be certainly missed. So many memories and so many stories. Always made me laugh. Rip Mike