Thomas Richard Morris, Jr., 67 of Prospect Park passed away suddenly on Thursday August 20, 2026, at his home. He was born May 16, 1959, in Philadelphia to the late Thomas R., Sr. & Elizabeth (Rispo) Morris, and was the beloved younger brother of June (Morris) Bailey. He was a 1977 graduate of Bishop Egan High School, and could frequently be spotted in their blue and gray. The lessons taught by the brothers and priests stayed with him for a lifetime. He graduated York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in 1982.
In 1986, he married Margaret Wolfenden, a loving marriage that would last forty years, with three children, two Greyhounds, and six cats. His career as an optician brought him to work with a wonderful, supportive community, including Jack and Jane Goldberg of The Eyeglass Works where he worked over twenty years. With their support, he started and operated The Optical Outlet in the Quakertown Farmer's Market simultaneously, where he realized his dream of providing reasonably priced glasses for a hardworking, small-town community. His professional precision and attention to detail enabled him to proudly make eyeglasses for even the most complex cases, but his favorite patients remained his wife, and 3 children.
He will be remembered for his kindness, great sense of humor, and inability to sleep the night before Christmas. Wherever he went, he made friends, and he made people laugh. He enjoyed being an active father and treasured the time he spent with his family. We were truly blessed to have him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Kathryn
Survivors include his beloved wife, Margaret Wolfenden, his namesake Thomas, his daughter in law and fellow Ghostbuster, Tara Krause (soon to be Morris!), his loving daughter Megan, fellow Tom and son in law, Thomas Masullo, along with his sister, June (Robert) Bailey, and nieces and nephews, Jon (Dana) Bailey and Rob (Christina) Bailey, Amanda (Carmen) Merolla, Ian (Jess) Dunbar, Kara (Dave) Miller, and Elizabeth (Brett) Dunbar.
Family and friends are invited to attend Thomas' viewing on Friday Aug. 28th from 10 to 11 AM at St. Ephram Catholic Church, 5200 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020. Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 AM. Interment in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Ghostbusters: Southeast Pennsylvania Division, an organization dedicated to raising money for pediatric cancer, childhood food insecurity and animal welfare that he was an honorary member of.
Events
Visitation
Friday, August 28, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Ephram Catholic Church
Friday, August 28, 2026
11:00 am
Our Lady of Grace Cemetery
Tribute Wall
So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was well liked at Egan. I remember our freshman year together in concert band when he learned to play the chimes. He had a small solo during the Christmas concert and was so nervous, that when the conductor turned to him to take a bow, he started to leave the stage thinking he was being admonished instead of taking his well-deserved acknowledgement. We all stopped him and had him and got him to take his bow.
Tom was my second favorite neighbor (behind his wife Margie) for nearly 20 years. We spent many nights solving the problems of the world via the magic of alcohol around the firepit. His passing was a terrible shock and he will sorely be missed and fondly remembered. To Margie, Tom Jr., Megan, and the family, my extreme condolences with hopes that your fond memories of time spent with him will ease your pain in losing him.
My deepest condolences to the Morris family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories and love shared through the years. Sending hugs and prayers. ????????????????????????
Q: What will you miss most about Thomas?
A: He was calm cool and had one of the best vision at the shop at qmart
Dear Tante, Thomas, Tara, Megan and Tom,
There are no words for the sudden loss of dear Uncle Tom. A gentleman ,in the true word, he was a caring, kind and loving person. He had a sweet smile and always a hug to greet me. Holidays were always enjoyable & fun with him at our table. They will never be the same!Always remember, Uncle Tom left this world loving you and your love is with him too. He lives in your hearts forever!
RIP Uncle TomLove and Blessings,Joanne
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