The death occurred at the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, PEI, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, with his loving family by his side, of John Patrick (Jackie) Morrissey, formerly of Tignish, aged 93. Born at Sea Cow Pond on June 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Pierce and Patricia (nee Cahill) Morrissey. Beloved husband of Aldona Mary (nee Perry) Morrissey.

Dear father to Percy (Wilma), Mary Frances (deceased in infancy), Jimmy (Bev), Patsy (Billy) Gavin, Donna (Phil) LeClair, Paula (Jimmy) Buote, Betty Ann (Allie) Richard, Sheila (late Ed) Hodgson, Joey (Trudy), Cindy (Ernest) Perry, and Patrick (Marsha). Survived by his sister, Margaret (late Ray) McHugh, sisters-in-law, Marie Morrissey, Lena (late Chester) Handrahan, Irma (Louis) O'Rourke, Frances (late Gerard) Richard, and Lester Perry. He will be sadly missed by his 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and by his 5 step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Andy Richard, and a great-grandson, Oliver Buote. He was also predeceased by siblings, Dorothy (late Dr. Wilbert) Shea, Marion (late Walter) Harper, Lillian (late Basil) Whelan, Everett, Carmen (late Howard) Hogan, Jean (late Lloyd) Ready, Bernard, Betty (late Alonzo) Hogan, Phyllis (late Leo Dorgan and late Kenneth McHugh). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, friends, and acquaintances.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday afternoon from St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish, for funeral mass at 3:00 p.m., Rev. John Molina, Celebrant. Interment will take place in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Simon and St. Jude Building Fund or St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery Fund, would be gratefully appreciated.