John J Morrison

With broken hearts but profound gratitude for the life he lived, we announce the passing of a great man, Captain JJ Morrison, who departed this world on November 4, 2026, at the age of 81.

He was born on May 25, 1945 in Watertown NY, where he grew up. While still in high school, he became the youngest SCUBA underwater rescue diver in the county and worked with police to find missing people. After he graduated from Watertown high school, he joined the US Navy and was stationed on a destroyer at sea. He served his country with honor and remained openly patriotic all the days of his life. He believed in defending the freedoms of our constitution and was a staunch advocate of our second amendment rights.

He was blessed to have two great loves in his lifetime. The first was his middle-school sweetheart, Jo Ann Littebrant. They married, and together they raised a daughter (Janell) and started Servco, a management consulting firm where he helped businesses all across the county. Though successful, their desire for a slower paced life eventually brought them to South Florida where they bought a sailboat, (Persistence) and lived aboard for many years. Fishing, diving, and sailing were a daily part of life. They made lifelong friends in the boating community and spent summers in the Bahamas. Jo Ann preceded him in death in (1999).

The second chapter in JJ’s life was written with his beautiful love, Debbie Feeney. They had a full and happy life together, enjoying the roles of being grandparents to Bralen and Jory and making lots of memories with family and close friends. He found contentment in life's simple pleasures at home like hosting parties under his tiki hut, making giant bowls of conch salad to share, and spending time with their dog, Sassy B.

His personality was often larger than life. He fiercely loved his family; he was a loyal friend; he was a man whose presence made a lasting difference in the lives of those who knew him.

His passing has leaves an emptiness that words cannot describe, but his memory will remain a source of love and comfort to those he leaves behind.

Though he will be deeply missed, his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, carried on with every ocean breeze, at every family gathering, and in every story shared around a table.

He will be buried at sea in a private ceremony. May he rest peacefully in the arms of God and sail on calm seas forever.

A celebration of life will be held followed by lunch

on Saturday, November 21st, 11:30

The Beach Club Lake Worth

1 Seventh Ave N Lake Worth Fl 33460

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Reef Institute, an organization dedicated to coral restoration including the reef around JJ’s beloved Peanut Island.

reefinstitute.org