Carmen T. Morreale, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Carmen was born on February 23, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the devoted and loving son of the late Dominick and Gaetana "Tillie" (Pagano) Morreale. Carmen married Louise Ann Nanea on June 20, 1964, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
He attended St. Joseph's grade school, St. Mary's High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. Carm served with the 45th Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then served as a Niagara Falls firefighter from 1955 to 1980, when he became the Deputy Fire Chief, and in 1987 he became the Fire Chief until his retirement in December of 1991.
Carm was a true public servant and participated on many boards including the Niagara Falls Board of Education for seven years from 1973-1980, and was President for three of those years. He was a past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as President of the Niagara Falls Firefighters Union. Carmen was also a member of the Niacap Board of Directors for 20 years and was past president for two years. He was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #247.
Carm worked a second job with Composituer Printing in Lewiston, NY. He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph's Church. His hobbies included bowling, golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his grandsons, nieces and nephews. He was referred to as the "go to guy" for his family and friends because of his dependability.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife, Louise; and his proud children, Carmen Morreale, Jr. of Wheatfield, NY, Michael Morreale of Lewiston, NY, and Dr. Elena Morreale of Tampa, FL; his grandsons, Ryan and Shane of Lewiston, NY and Kyle and Matthew of Tampa, FL; former daughter-in-law, Tina Morreale; his sister, Rose (Antonio) Restaino of Niagara Falls, NY; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Geraldine (Marc) Carpenter of the Town of Niagara; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carmen was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph (Nellie of the Town of Niagara); nephew, Patsy Morreale; and his in-laws, Angelo and Mary Nanea.
He attended St. Joseph's grade school, St. Mary's High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. Carm served with the 45th Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then served as a Niagara Falls firefighter from 1955 to 1980, when he became the Deputy Fire Chief, and in 1987 he became the Fire Chief until his retirement in December of 1991.
Carm was a true public servant and participated on many boards including the Niagara Falls Board of Education for seven years from 1973-1980, and was President for three of those years. He was a past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as President of the Niagara Falls Firefighters Union. Carmen was also a member of the Niacap Board of Directors for 20 years and was past president for two years. He was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #247.
Carm worked a second job with Composituer Printing in Lewiston, NY. He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph's Church. His hobbies included bowling, golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his grandsons, nieces and nephews. He was referred to as the "go to guy" for his family and friends because of his dependability.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife, Louise; and his proud children, Carmen Morreale, Jr. of Wheatfield, NY, Michael Morreale of Lewiston, NY, and Dr. Elena Morreale of Tampa, FL; his grandsons, Ryan and Shane of Lewiston, NY and Kyle and Matthew of Tampa, FL; former daughter-in-law, Tina Morreale; his sister, Rose (Antonio) Restaino of Niagara Falls, NY; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Geraldine (Marc) Carpenter of the Town of Niagara; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carmen was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph (Nellie of the Town of Niagara); nephew, Patsy Morreale; and his in-laws, Angelo and Mary Nanea.
Carmen T. Morreale, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Carmen was born on February 23, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the devoted and loving son of the late Dominick and Gaetana "Tillie" (Pagano) Morreale. Carmen married Louise Ann Nanea on June 20, 1964, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
He attended St. Joseph's grade school, St. Mary's High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. Carm served with the 45th Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then served as a Niagara Falls firefighter from 1955 to 1980, when he became the Deputy Fire Chief, and in 1987 he became the Fire Chief until his retirement in December of 1991.
Carm was a true public servant and participated on many boards including the Niagara Falls Board of Education for seven years from 1973-1980, and was President for three of those years. He was a past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as President of the Niagara Falls Firefighters Union. Carmen was also a member of the Niacap Board of Directors for 20 years and was past president for two years. He was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #247.
Carm worked a second job with Composituer Printing in Lewiston, NY. He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph's Church. His hobbies included bowling, golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his grandsons, nieces and nephews. He was referred to as the "go to guy" for his family and friends because of his dependability.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife, Louise; and his proud children, Carmen Morreale, Jr. of Wheatfield, NY, Michael Morreale of Lewiston, NY, and Dr. Elena Morreale of Tampa, FL; his grandsons, Ryan and Shane of Lewiston, NY and Kyle and Matthew of Tampa, FL; former daughter-in-law, Tina Morreale; his sister, Rose (Antonio) Restaino of Niagara Falls, NY; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Geraldine (Marc) Carpenter of the Town of Niagara; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carmen was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph (Nellie of the Town of Niagara); nephew, Patsy Morreale; and his in-laws, Angelo and Mary Nanea.
He attended St. Joseph's grade school, St. Mary's High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. Carm served with the 45th Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He then served as a Niagara Falls firefighter from 1955 to 1980, when he became the Deputy Fire Chief, and in 1987 he became the Fire Chief until his retirement in December of 1991.
Carm was a true public servant and participated on many boards including the Niagara Falls Board of Education for seven years from 1973-1980, and was President for three of those years. He was a past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as President of the Niagara Falls Firefighters Union. Carmen was also a member of the Niacap Board of Directors for 20 years and was past president for two years. He was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #247.
Carm worked a second job with Composituer Printing in Lewiston, NY. He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph's Church. His hobbies included bowling, golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his grandsons, nieces and nephews. He was referred to as the "go to guy" for his family and friends because of his dependability.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife, Louise; and his proud children, Carmen Morreale, Jr. of Wheatfield, NY, Michael Morreale of Lewiston, NY, and Dr. Elena Morreale of Tampa, FL; his grandsons, Ryan and Shane of Lewiston, NY and Kyle and Matthew of Tampa, FL; former daughter-in-law, Tina Morreale; his sister, Rose (Antonio) Restaino of Niagara Falls, NY; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Geraldine (Marc) Carpenter of the Town of Niagara; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carmen was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph (Nellie of the Town of Niagara); nephew, Patsy Morreale; and his in-laws, Angelo and Mary Nanea.
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