Richard W. "Bill" Morris

ILION – Richard W. Morris, affectionately remembered as “Bill”, an Ilion resident
for his entire life, passed away, November 15, 2023, unexpectedly, at his home in
Ilion.

He was born on October 17, 1954, in Herkimer, New York, a son of the late Richard
and Martha (Davala) Morris. He attended Annunciation School and Ilion High
School, class of 1972. He went on to attend SUNY Cobleskill. He enjoyed his
family's camp at Sylvan Beach every summer. His work career was at Remington
Arms as a Senior Test Lab Tech. Billy was a superior green thumb and worked at
Mohawk Valley Florist over the years helping the Geloso family through holiday
arrangements and deliveries. He enjoyed hunting and memberships with the Elks,
and Ilion Fish and Game Club. He was the first one to offer to help friends and family.

As for family, he was predeceased by his Mother, Martha Davala Morris; his father, Dick Morris; his brother, Steve Morris; and nephew, Michael Klupa.

He is survived by his sister, Ann Elizabeth”Betsy” Klupa; his daughter, Melissa DeTota and husband, Justin; his son, Seth Morris and his fiancée, Jessica Rice; his grandchildren, Keeleigh Nutt and Carson Morris; and many nieces and nephews, Scott Morris, Greg Morris, Brian Morris, Kelly Cave, Patrick Klupa, Mary Klupa and Kate Klupa and her husband, Justin.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, on Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Elks Club Lounge, in Ilion.

Arrangements for Richard have been entrusted to the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion, NY, Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.