Jo-Anne R. Morrell Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jo-Anne R. Morrell in Beacon, New York, born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away at the age of 77, on April 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brother D. Patrick Riley; and her parents, D. J. Riley of Beacon and Margaret Riley (Frances) of Beacon. She is survived by: her husband Joe; her son Joe; her daughter-in-law Eileen; her grandson John of Arlington, VA; her brother Robert Riley; her sister-in-law Jane; her niece Caitlin of Beacon; her pet Quinn; and her friends, Trish D'Angelo, Pat O'Brien, Paulette Pettorossi and Jean Sablinksi.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Church (35 Willow St, Beacon, NY 12508). During COVID, "Nanny" served as John's personal audiobook, reading to him in marathon sessions for hours a day over FaceTime.