Michael I. Morley, 75, of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. Morley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 29, 1941, and grew up in Yeadon, Pa. He was the eldest son of the late Michael A. Morley and Marian Morley.
Morley graduated from Monsignor Bonnor High School (Drexel Hill, Pa.) and St. Joseph’s University (Philadelphia). He worked as a food-service director at several hospitals in Pennsylvania and also at the A.I. DuPont Institute in Wilmington Del.
Morley was an avid sports fan and loved attending his sons’ sporting events. Rain or shine, he was there to cheer them on, as well as to voice his opinions to the referees. As a true Philly fan, he enjoyed the Phillies and Eagles, though nothing could top his favorite, St. Joe’s Hawks. He loved their basketball team, especially during March Madness.
In addition to his parents, Morley was preceded in death by his eldest son, Justin. He was a loving husband to his wife, Maureen “Renee” (Dugan) Morley for 47 years and a wonderful father to his sons and daughters-in-law, Shane Morley and Amanda (Curran) Morley, and Patrick Morley and Jennifer (Fay) Morley. He will be remembered by all his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by two brothers, Brian Morley, and Bradley Morley and his wife, Patricia Morley.
A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del., with a visitation from 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to St. Vincent DePaul Society; P.O. Box 879l Ocean View, DE 19970. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.