Mr. William J. Morris, Jr.

It is with a heavy heart that the family of William J. Morris, Jr. announces his passing at home in Grants Pass, Or. surrounded by his family on March 1, 2023, at the age of 70. Bill was born in North Adams on Nov. 14, 1952, and is the son of Eleanor (Libardi) and the late William John Morris, Sr. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School and the former North Adams State College. He resided in Williamstown with his family until moving to Henderson, Nev. and finally retiring to Grants Pass, Or. He was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church Community in Grants Pass, Or. and served in the choir, faith formation and jail ministries. Bill's career spanned over ten years with Berkshire Training and Employment Youth Programs, in Pittsfield. Subsequently, for the next several years he turned to real estate development working with Properties of America in Williamstown, Morris Real Estate Group, Williamstown, Bluegreen Corporation, Boca Raton, FLa., Great Western Properties, Henderson, Nev, North American Land Corporation, McLean, Va and Or. Consulting Group, Grants Pass, OR. Bill researched and developed real estate opportunities throughout the United States. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Gayle (Glokler), two daughters Sarah Sandoval of Grants Pass, OR and Lindsey Kuna and Bryan Kuna of Agoura Hills, Calif., and a son Benjamin of Grants Pass, Or. He is also survived by his mother Eleanor of Clarksburg, two brothers, Robert and his wife Karen of Bedford, NH, Peter and his wife Patti of North Adams and his sister Nancy Nuvallie and her husband David of Clarksburg. Bill is also survived by seven grandchildren, Solana, Kingston, Tony, Liam, Leilani, Atlantis, and Aliana, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends throughout Berkshire County and New York State. A celebration of Bill's life is planned on June 24, 2023, in North Adams. It will begin with calling hours at 9:00 am at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Bill's interment will be in Southview Cemetery in North Adams, MA. A celebration of life reception will be held afterwards at 155 Middle Road, Clarksburg, MA

Mr. William J. Morris, Jr.

November 14, 1952 - March 1, 2023