January 20,1926 - October 18, 2022
William R. Morley age 96 passed away on October 18, 2022. Beloved and faithful husband of the late JoAnne; loving father of William K. Morley (Rosanna, deceased), Michael Morley, Regina Venia (deceased) (Bill), Joan Venia, Mary Stehlik (Don, deceased), Paul Morley (Mary) and Dan Morley; grandfather of 18; great grandfather of 15; great-great-grandfather of 5.; Beloved big brother of Russell Morley (Jaquelin, deceased), Patricia McKenzie (Ed, deceased), and Dorothy Ahrens (Ed, deceased). Bill was born and raised in Cleveland to his parents Russell Morley and Christine Sulzmann. Bill was a stellar athlete, growing up playing fullback in football and catcher in baseball for East High School in Cleveland. He quit school and enlisted in the Navy in WWII, and later earned his GED. He participated in the Pacific Theater. Sailed across the Pacific Ocean along with his shipmates on the LST 621. Then participated in the many Battles on the Islands of the Pacific Island, including Guadalcanal, before finally joining the forces in Okinawa. Back at home he got hired by Tip Top Bakery (Ward Baking Co.) He worked his way up the ranks of the route drivers to eventually become General Sales Manager. After working for them for 29 years, Ward closed its doors. He kept the Agency going through many buyouts by Keystone, Strohmann, and Firch Bakery, before he finished his career with Schwebel’s. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Cosmas and Damian Parish in Twinsburg for years, before coming back home to St. Monica’s in Garfield Hts for the remainder of his life. He was a member of the VFW, AMVETS, also Men of The Vine, and Veterans Honor Guard. He was an avid golfer and baseball player but loved all Cleveland Teams and Ohio State.
Friends may call at Vito-Nero funeral Home 6130 Turney RD. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on Sunday October 23, 2022, from 3-6 p.m.
Funeral mass will be held on Monday October 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. (PLEASE MEET AT CHRUCH)
Entombment to follow mass All Saints Cemetery 480 Highland Rd. Northfield, OH 44067.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to St. Judes or Charity of your choice.