Eugene H Mcmorris

Eugene H. McMorris, 92, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mildred (Reich) McMorris. Eugene served his country during WWII as a Navy Torpedoman 3rd Class on the USS Grouper in the South Pacific. He was employed as a Police Officer for the Town of Colonie serving 28 years as a detective and later retiring as a sergeant. Eugene served as the past president of the Colonie PBA and was also a life member of the Stanford Heights fire department. He was a member of the Rotterdam Elks and the VFW Zaloga Post in Albany. Eugene enjoyed golf and bowling. He also enjoyed traveling and family outings. Eugene is predeceased by his wife Doris (Gorden) McMorris and brother Armstrong McMorris. He is survived by his five loving children Christine Charette (Al) of Atlanta, GA, David C. McMorris (Late Joyce) of Albany, Lori McMorris of Schenectady, Holly McMorris of Schenectady and Terri McMorris of Cedar Hill, Texas, also survived by four grandchildren Kyle Charette, Danielle Charette, Kristin McMorris and Kevin McMorris, sisters-in-law Jean Gordon and Evelyn Viscusi both of Schenectady as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Eugene will be Thursday 10AM at the Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady. Calling Hours will be Wednesday evening 6-8PM at the funeral home. Internment will be in Memory Gardens in Colonie. The family wishes to extend a heart felt thank you to the nurses and staff at Ellis Hospital (C-4) as well as hospice for their care and comfort of our father. Contributions can be made in Eugene's memory to the Animal Protective Foundation 53 Maple Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 or to Community Hospice 445 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205.