Michael Joseph Morrissey

A funeral mass for Michael Joseph Morrissey, 80, of Coos Bay, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 7 at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th Street in Coos Bay. A recitation of the rosary will precede the mass at 10:30am. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Michael Joseph Morrissey was born October 13, 1943 in Coos Bay, Oregon. He passed away August 9, 2024 in Coos Bay.

Mike attended Coos Catholic Grade School and Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, the University of Oregon and the University of Portland.

Following college, Mike worked with disadvantaged youth in Portland and San Francisco. He remained in California for many years working in the culinary industry first in Davis, then in the Sacramento area, where he will be remembered for his “personalized pies”. Prior to retirement, Mike accepted a new challenge when he was appointed to oversee the restoration of a wildlife habitat in the Sacramento Delta.

After retirement, he returned to Coos Bay where he was a member of Saint Monica Catholic Parish and became an avid supporter of community activities. He volunteered at the Coos History Museum, the Coos Bay Library, MHS Scholarship Committee and Millicoma River Park and Recreation District.

Mike was a lifelong learner, open to new ideas and experiences. He was equally happy whether on a sports field where he played and coached, on a stage where he performed, in a kitchen where he cooked gourmet meals, often with produce from his large garden, or in between the pages of a well-written book.

Mike is survived by his partner, Sheila Banks; sister, Mary Triplett; son-in-law, Joshua Muller and grandchildren, Jansoren Morrissey, Adam Morrissey, Joshua Muller II and Clementine Muller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Morrissey and Marie Wilkerson; sister, Joanne Keizer; former wife, Carmen Dott Turner and daughter, Sarah Morrissey.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be made to Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Library or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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