Richard J. Morris, Sr.

Richard J., 81, of Wayne, passed away December 19, 2017. Loving husband of Helen Morris (nee Dupas). Caring father of Richard Morris, Jr., John Morris and wife Darlene, Patricia McLoney and husband Steven, Mary Jeffery and husband Gordon, and Helen Frankenberry and husband Charlie. Adored grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Beverly Schoenberger. Richard lived most of his life in Wayne, where he was a Police Officer for the Wayne Police Department for over 25 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holey Angels Roman Catholic Church, a member of PBA Local 136 of Wayne, and American Legion Post 108 and 121 of Little Falls. His family will receive their friends Wednesday, December 27th from 4-8 pm, American Legion Service at 7 pm, at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Interment will be Thursday, December 28th at 11 am at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 305 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, New Jersey 08562 - please meet directly at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.