Thomas J. Morris Funeral

Obituary

Thomas Joseph Morris, 79, died on July 28, 2026, at Upstate Medical Center.

Born on January 26, 1947, in Utica, New York, Tom was the son of Milton Davis Morris and Agnes Evans Morris. He graduated from New Hartford High School and Erie Technical Institute. Tom served as President of Morris Optical before becoming Vice President and Plant Manager of Harding Manufacturing. 

Tom dedicated much of his life to serving his community. He was an Advanced EMT with Prospect Volunteer Ambulance for many years, served as both a member and President of the Remsen Central School Board of Education, was a board member of Zion Child Care Center, a member of Grace Episcopal Church, and a longtime lifeguard and coordinator of the Town of Trenton Early Morning Swim Program.

An avid gardener and farmer, Tom was an animal whisperer. He raised beef cattle for many years and found great…