Reverend James H. Morris
Born January 24, 1940, and entered into eternal life on September 1, 2018. Loving son of the late James L. Morris and Josephine O’Leary Morris; loving grandson of the late Margaret and Humphrey O’Leary and Margaret and Frank Morris; loving brother of Judith A. Morris and Jerrold L. Morris; loving brotherin-law of Theodora Morris; loving uncle of Sean O’Leary Morris (Kristy Morris); loving great uncle of Rose, Kyra and Zoey Morris; loving cousin of Peter and Donald Santina, Barbara Striek, Nancy Nugent and William Greggains, Michael Cook, Patti Cook Oliver and Brian Cook (dec’d), Joan Futscher, Jean Meersman, Kathy Theofel and John Futscher, Donna, Lauren and Janet O’Leary, Gregory Mangan and Robert Mangan, Ellen Eggen, Peggy Jensen and Neil O’Leary, Michael Murphy, Maureen Cooper and Marion Sullivan, and MaryJo Muyos.
Born in San Francisco, Jim lived within the boundaries of Saint Cecilia Parish, where he, his sister and brother attended school. Fr. Morris was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Francisco at Holy Name of Jesus Church on June 4, 1966 by Archbishop Joseph T. McGucken. Fr. Jim was initially assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Gregory Church in San Mateo. After five very happy years, he was appointed to Saint Mary’s Church in Gilroy. In 1975, Fr. Morris began his service at Saint Anne of the Sunset Church in San Francisco. His ministry at Saint Elizabeth Church in San Francisco began in 1981. Two years later, Father was asked by Archbishop John Quinn to accept a short-term appointment as Administrator of Saint Bartholomew Church. Father’s next assignment was at Saint Sebastian Church in Kentfield. After a medical leave, he served at Saint Robert Parish in San Bruno, where he served for six years. In 2002, Fr. Morris was appointed to Saint Raymond Parish in Menlo Park. Fr. Jim retired from active ministry on November 1, 2010. Over the years that followed he kept his spirits up while coping with increasing physical limitations. His brother priests would often mention his deep faith, humble commitment to service in the Archdiocese, and his sense of humor and kindness to all he met.
The family would like to thank Dr. Murphy, Cristina Flores, PhD, RN, and her staff at Cristina’s Care Home in San Bruno for the loving care and quality of life they provided to Fr. Jim.
Friends may visit Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after 6:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Service Wednesday 7:00pm at DUGGAN’S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:00am at St. Cecilia Church, 2555-17th Avenue, San Francisco. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church Preservation Fund, 221 Valley St., SF 94131 or Msgr. Collins School Fund, 2555-17th Ave., SF 94116.