John Kennedy Morrissey, 59, of Tappan, New York, passed away suddenly while on a ski weekend with his beloved family on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his girls, his friends, fresh snow, and a blessed life.

John was born in Queens, New York to Elaine and Thomas Morrissey on December 2, 1963. Only days after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, his parents were inspired to name him after the first Irish Catholic president. He entered a large and loving family as the seventh child of ten. With his larger than life persona, he was the backbone, funny bone and master of ceremonies for the family.

John attended Garden City, New York public schools where he played baseball and football, had tons of friends, and, as always the well-loved class clown. He graduated from Garden City High School in 1982, and from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1986, including a semester at McGill University in Montreal to round out his International Business major. He initially worked in the shipping and logistics business for Cargonaut and then Maersk, living in New York, Hong Kong, and California. He joined Point East Ltd. as Director of Sales in the mid 1990's where he traveled across the states and the world managing the sales and production of toys and collectibles.

John married the love of his life Nancy in June 2004 when they both lived in New York City. They moved in 2005 to Tappan where they settled into a beautiful neighborhood and community. In 2006 and 2008 their family was enriched with the births of their daughters, Anna, 16, and Grace, 14.

John had many passions in life including golf, skiing, and music and often traveled with friends and groups all around the world, living the dream, as he would often say. There was no bigger passion for John than his family, friends, and his faith. John's dedication to and love of family was immeasurable. He oversaw the care of his parents in their senior years. He helped each and every sibling with life challenges but also shared in their joyous occasions. His love of his wife and girls was also paramount in John's life as they shared many activities and trips, including to mountains, lakes, and beaches. John was blessed with numerous treasured friends throughout his life, including life-long friends from his early days, college, living in Asia, and in his current community. His humor, kindness, gregariousness, and passion for life made him unforgettable to whoever he met.

John is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, and his two daughters, Anna and Grace, as well as nine siblings and their families: Dr. Thomas Morrissey (children Thomas, Eric, Ryan and Sarah), William Morrissey (children Luke, Erin, Nathaniel, Daniel and Ethan), Patricia Repko and husband David, (children Caroline, Melissa and Neal), Gerard and wife Mary Jo (children Michael, Meghan, Matthew and Timothy), Elaine Tynan and husband Kieran (children Charles and Meghan), Kevin (children Jenna and Maddie), Beth McVicar and husband Alastair (children Colin and Deirdre), Robert Morrissey, and Joseph Morrissey. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Elaine, and his Uncle Robert O'Keeffe.

The wake will be held Thursday, March 9th, 3pm-8pm at Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan, NY. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday March 10th, 11:30 at St. John the Baptist Church, 895 Piermont Ave, Piermont, NY. The Mass will be livestreamed at http://stjohnspiermont.org/livesteaming-mass

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to: Mary Haven Center of Hope, 51 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 or make a donation to Anna and Grace's college fund. Make checks payable to "N.Y.'s 529 Advisor Guided Program". Mail checks to Elaine Tynan, 59 Elmwood Terrace, West Caldwell, NJ 07006.