Mark E Morrissey

Mark Edward Morrissey passed away on November 11, 2023 at the age of 69 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He was born on February 25, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, the second oldest of five children. He graduated from Cicero High School in 1972. His studies in Graphic Design began at State University of New York at Syracuse 1983 - 1985, graduating with high honors. He then pursued a BFA in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, graduating in 1988 with honors. He worked for many years in what he referred to as, “the noble field of print journalism”, as a graphic designer. His career began with the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey. He spent a few years working in Tacoma, Washington at The News Tribune as lead designer/art director, working on many projects, one of which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Mark eventually settled in Bloomfield, New Jersey where he held a long time position at The Star Ledger in Newark, winning multiple awards for revolutionizing newspaper sectional design. Later in his career Mark worked for McGraw Hill-Construction and Benchmark Education. In his early years Mark’s creativity was expressed through the visual arts, and as a drummer playing in various local bands with his brother Jim. Later in life some of his hobbies included fly fishing, photography, collecting automobilia and driving his beloved Porsche 911. His passion and creativity continued to flourish when he began writing articles about his pride and obsession, automobiles, specifically Porsches. His dedication to research and his lifelong passion for cars served him well in achieving his first published article in 2012 for a major Porsche enthusiasts publication, Excellence. More info can be found on his website, www.MarkMorrissey.org Mark was known for his warm and friendly nature, silly and infectious sense of humor and was a proud and beloved member of R Gruppe, a Porsche 911 enthusiasts club. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Mark was predeceased by his daughter Lily and parents Jim and Mary Morrissey. He is survived by his wife Connie of 22 years, sons Jesse Morison and Joseph Morrissey, grandson Maxwell Morison, his brothers Jim Morrissey(Gail), Michael Morrissey(Sabrina), sisters Melissa Scherzi (Dennis Waldron), Amy Fancher, aunt Holly Healy(Mickey), several nephews, a niece, and many cousins. . In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help cover the funeral costs will be greatly appreciated.

Mark E Morrissey

February 25, 1954 - November 11, 2023