Obituary of Leonard J. Morrell Sr.

Leonard J. Morrell

Rochester - Len passed peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at age 98 with family by his side, 17 days after his beloved wife Sue also passed so that they could be together again for all eternity. In addition to his wife Len is predeceased by his mother Kate Petrus and his aunts Josephine, Teresa and Elizabeth.

Len is survived by his children Karen, Leonard Jr. (Sandy) and Paul Morrell as well as two granddaughters Sarah Fischer (Mike) and Nina Morrell. He has one great grandson Noah Fischer.

Interrupting his High School studies at Madison HS, Len was drafted and served in the Army in 1944 and stationed in Alaska. Upon completion of his military service in 1946, Len spent 43 years working at Eastman Kodak in the famous paper mill production area and eventually promoted to Engineering Tech. Len enjoyed his time building and working at his Adirondack camp in Old Forge, and working in the yard at his house. A constant companion and a quick humorous wit, kept his family, friends, and co-workers always entertained.

Len's family will receive friends on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.) from 5:00 to 7:00pm. His funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 20,2024, at 10:00am at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church (445 Kings Highway So.). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad's honor to Alzheimer's Association, a very worthwhile choice. https://act.alz.org