Pomfret Center – George R. Morrarty, 74, of Drown Rd, died Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015, in the Pierce Baptist Home. He was the loving husband of Mary Ellen (Chase) Morrarty. Born in Danielson, he was the son of the late Harold and Florence (Lathrop) Morrarty. George was a proud Veteran serving with the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
Mr. Morrarty worked as a maintenance worker for The Rectory School until his retirement, prior to that he was the owner and operator of Pomfret General Repair.
George was a member of the Pomfret Volunteer Fire Department serving as both the Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall and a Pomfret Constable. George was also a member of the Abington Antique Iron Club. He enjoyed attending local fairs showing off his “one lunger” engines but, above all he cherished the quality time that he spend with his family and friends.
George is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Morrarty; his two sons Timothy Morrarty and his wife Melissa of Pomfret Center and Thomas Morrarty and his longtime companion Karen Sandoval-Dragon of Manchester; two step sons Mark Cristofori of Woodstock and Sean Cristofori of Pomfret; a step daughter Susanne Cristofori of FL; a sister Marien Sanso of Killingworth; six grandchildren Matthew Morrarty, Bradley Belanger, Kayla Belanger, Nicole Cristofori, Alexander Cristofori, and Mithchell Cristofori; a great granddaughter Allison Morrarty; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers Elwin “Harold” Morrarty and Stanley Morrarty, and a sister Beverly Bartlett.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with George’s family from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, April 20, 2015, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, April 21,2015, at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Abington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 7 Oak St., Worcester, MA 01609 or the Deary Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 688, Danielson, CT 06239. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Jessica & Sophia
April 16, 2015 at 12:17 pmCondolences to Matt & Your Family <3
Lorinda Williams
April 16, 2015 at 12:30 pmTom & Tim, my heartfelt condolences to you both. So many good memories of your dad, stopping by the shop & getting some Getty gas (Pomfret General Repair), visiting Ho & Flo, your dad’s love of old engines, etc. Here’s sending you a hug from across the miles. Wish I could be there to support you, however I’ll companion you in spirit. Grace & peace to you both and to Mark, Sean & Susanne. xoxo
Danny & Idette Thompson
April 16, 2015 at 1:04 pmTom and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember all the good memories of times with your Dad. He is smiling down on you right now.
Karen Dragon
April 16, 2015 at 1:55 pmMy deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may his soul rest in peace.
The Sandoval Family
April 16, 2015 at 2:06 pmPlease accept our deepest sympathies. In this time of grief, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Rich
April 16, 2015 at 4:18 pmMy thoughts and prayers to the family & friends. I love you George & my heart is broken. I will miss your laugh & giggle. I am lucky to have had you in my life & called you my friend. ! Now I have a guardian angel who will say .. “oh Becky….” XO
Sherri Nuttall Richardson
April 16, 2015 at 4:59 pmi remember Mr. Morality well. Such a kind man. My heart goes out to all of you.
Christopher Robinson
April 16, 2015 at 5:34 pmTom & Tim so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers for you and the entire family.
Robin Sas
April 16, 2015 at 6:48 pmTom, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
Virginia Army
April 21, 2015 at 4:38 pmI think I have hardly ever known a kinder, handier, more generous and gracious gentleman than George. George was so good to me and my family when we lived at Rectory School. Many were the times when George’s knack with cars, plumbing and all things mechanical literally saved us . We appreciated his love of trains and Tom so enjoyed talking with him about how the railroads functioned during the Civil War. George was one of the best and we have missed him since moving. I wish his family comfort in their memories of who George was and all he did for others. He was a good man . Blessings and God’s peace to you in this time of loss and remembrance and the celebration of a life well lived.
Hannah Army
April 21, 2015 at 6:39 pmAll my love to your family for your loss. George was an oustanding man. I loved his smile and kindness. He taught me so much and was always looking out for me and those around him.
Marilyn Yarrington
May 3, 2015 at 1:33 pmOh – I am so so sorry. I just heard about George’s passing and am
so sad. Your Dad/stepdad and Mary Ellen were two of the best
friends EVER. Sending thoughts to you all.