ATKINSON, NH - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our patriarch, John J. Morrissey. He was born on September 15, 1938, in Lowell to Cornelius and Gertrude (Rouselle) Morrissey. He grew up in the area and at an early age moved to Chelmsford and graduated from Chelmsford High School. Soon after graduation, he joined the Navy to serve his country. Following his service in the Navy, he married and started a family. He was the former owner of American Food Products and was known as the "Candy Man". He was a world traveler visiting the Middle East, Australia, and all of Europe. He was proud to say that he visited every state in America. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Abenaqui Country Club. He attended all of his grandchildren's activities which he so enjoyed.

He leaves behind his wife Carol (Gallerani), two daughters Patricia Grigg and Mary Malone, and his son Robert N. Leavitt. He was Papa John to six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Joyce Murphy, a son Jae, and a son in-law Christopher Chase.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, October 16, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Monday in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill at 10:30 AM. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org/donate or a charity of your choice. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com