John Morrisroe

Obituary of John Morrisroe

John passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the age of 74. He was born on August 31, 1943 to Gerald and Dolores Morrisroe in Somerville, Massachusetts. John was the second oldest of five children. His family moved to Lee Hall, Virginia, then to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he graduated from St. Mary's High School. John served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968, when he attended Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, Colorado. While attending TSJC, John met his future wife, Dorothy. They were married in Aguilar, Colorado on February 12, 1968 and had three children: Robert Paul, Dennis Michael and Sofia Marie. After a lifelong career in the soft drink industry, John retired from Dr. Pepper in 2007, after working his way up from a delivery driver to a district manager for Pepsi, Coca Cola, 7up and Dr. Pepper. An avid traveler, John visited all fifty states and every continent but Antarctica. His favorite place to visit was Kino Bay, Mexico. He enjoyed experiencing different cultures and perspectives and loved the ocean. John enjoyed reading, both about our world and works of fiction. John was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Morrisroe in 2010 and his son, Rob Morrisroe in 2011. He is survived by son Dennis Morrisroe and fiancé Amy Barille; daughter Sofia Lehman and husband, Tosh, Son-in-law Scott Mills; and partner Lori Wyland; and many other family and friends.
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