Richard Morrell obituary: Richard Morrell's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Richard J. "Rich" Morrell
1933 - 2022
In Memory Of
Richard J. "Rich" Morrell
1933 - 2022
He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Rich spent a lot of time in his earlier years building and flying model airplanes. He was a longtime member of the Thunder Bolts and several of his planes have been pictured in various publications.
Rich was a proud Korean War Veteran, he was proud to be Spokane Native American and Tribal Elder. Rich loved to go to Powwows and share those experiences with his kids and grandkids. He was able to fulfill a lifelong dream to learn how to drum.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his true love Toni.
Rich is survived by his children, Michael Ruff, Richard Morrell, Patrina Morrell, Michael Morrell, Melissa Morrell and Denise M. Montemarano, as well as 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday December 4, 2022 from 2-4pm at New Comer Cremation and Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd Watervliet. A burial with full military honors will take place on Monday December 5, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National cemetery in Schuylerville.
He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Rich spent a lot of time in his earlier years building and flying model airplanes. He was a longtime member of the Thunder Bolts and several of his planes have been pictured in various publications.
Rich was a proud Korean War Veteran, he was proud to be Spokane Native American and Tribal Elder. Rich loved to go to Powwows and share those experiences with his kids and grandkids. He was able to fulfill a lifelong dream to learn how to drum.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his true love Toni.
Rich is survived by his children, Michael Ruff, Richard Morrell, Patrina Morrell, Michael Morrell, Melissa Morrell and Denise M. Montemarano, as well as 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday December 4, 2022 from 2-4pm at New Comer Cremation and Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd Watervliet. A burial with full military honors will take place on Monday December 5, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National cemetery in Schuylerville.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
Directions & Map
Interment
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:30 pm in Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery
200 Duell Road, Schuylerville NY
Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family
Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family