Miss Kathleen A. Morris

January 18, 1931 - February 7, 2014

Kathleen A. Morris, 83, of Cortland, N.Y., passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, peacefully at home. Born January 18, 1931 in Scott, NY, Kathleen was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Mollie O'Hara) Morris and was a resident of Cortland her entire life. Kathleen retired from the Telephone Company, where she was a member of the Pioneer's. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of Americas, Court # 919, St. Mary's Alter and Rosary Society and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernian's. Kathleen is survived by her three sisters, Frances M. Petrella and Genevieve J. Ferro of Cortland and Helen Ann Lynch of Syracuse; four brother-in-laws, Francis Mullen of Cortland, Orlando (Lee) Reitano of Syracuse, William McIntyre of Camillus, and Anthony C. Ferro of Cortland; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her sisters Margaret J. Reitano, Elizabeth (Betty) Mullen and Nellie (Pat) McIntyre; her brother-in-laws Anthony G. Petrella and John F. Lynch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Burial at Scott Cemetery will be delayed until spring. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 P.M., Tuesday, February 11th in the chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 N. Main St., Cortland, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kathleen's name may be made to St. Mary's School, 61 N. Main St., Cortland NY 13045 or Caring Community Hospice of Cortland 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, N.Y. 13045 www.riccardifuneralhome.com