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John J. Morrow

John J. Morrow
John J. Morrow

John J. Morrow, 69, The Villages, Florida, passed away on August 31, 2017 at Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Florida. Mr. Morrow was born on November 14, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his parents William Morrow and Catherine (Bernardo) Morrow.

Mr. Morrow had retired from the Courier-Post Newspaper of South New Jersey where he had worked as a Fleet Mechanic. He and his loving wife Suzanne moved to The Villages 4 years ago from Washington Township, New Jersey. He was a proud Veteran who served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Post #1036 of The Villages, The American Legion, Post #347, The Villages, The Villages Camaro Club and The Villages Vintage Car Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 happy years: Suzanne Morrow of The Villages, FL; four sons: Michael (Joanna) Morrow of Montverde, FL, David Morrow of Montverde, FL, Sean Morrow of Montverde, FL and Richard (Lori) Smith of Williamstown, N.J.; a daughter: Diane (Larry) Schneeman of Glassboro, N.J.; eight grandchildren: John Morrow, Christopher (Britney) Morrow, Lawrence Schneeman, Richie Smith, Kristen Morrow, Carl Davis, Abigail Davis and Emily (Bo) Rawson; two great-grandchildren: Alonna Morrow and Mason Morrow. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Newman.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Banks, Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood with Funeral Services to follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at Banks, Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood.

There will be a Celebration of John’s Life to be held at Churchill Recreation Center at 2375 Churchill Downs, The Villages, FL following the funeral service.

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