Obituary of Robert J. Morris

Morris, Robert J. of Washington Twp., NJ, formerly of Deptford on December 18, 2002. Age 87 years. Mr. Morris was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Morris later moved to the Blackwood Terrace section of Deptford Twp. and worked for Philco Corp. of Philadelphia until his retirement in 1958. It was then , that he moved into polictics. Robert was elected Deptford Twp. Committeeman and a year later became mayor. He served as mayor of Deptford Twp. Until 1960 when he resigned and was leter appointed Township Clerk. Mr. Morris took a position with the Deptford Twp. Water & Sewer Authority and was later appointed as Superintendent for Gloucester County Weights & Measures until his retirement in 1980. During his career he was active in Deptford Kiwanis Club, Deptford Memorial Post 426, VFW Post 2117 of Woodbury and a member of the NJ Weights and Measures Association. Following his retirement, Robert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, building models, photography, growing plants and shrubs and participating as an active member of the Senior Citizens Club of Deptford Twp. Robert is survived by a son Robert J. Morris and his wife Diana of Washington Twp.; a sister Leola Mernit of Troy, NY. Also survived by a granddaughter Elizabeth Morris of Washington Twp.; two great granddaughters Monica Rose and Natalie Marie who both reside at home with their mother Christine Morris. Mr. Morris is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth N. nee McMenamin in 1982, a grandson Robert M. Morris in 2000 and one brother and sister. Viewing Saturday 9 to 10 AM in St. John Vianney R.C. Church, 2901 Good Intent Road, Deptford, NJ Funeral Mass 10 AM in the Church. Interment St. Joseph?s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Arrangements under the direction of McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME OF WASHINGTON TWP. Tributes & memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com ?The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home®?