Morrissey, William M. Sr. (Retired Boston Police) age 88 of West Roxbury and Vero Beach Fl, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on January 2, 2022. Beloved husband of 58 years to Ann (Nancy) Morrissey. Loving father to William M. Morrissey Jr. (SFD) and his wife Mary of Foxborough, Susan of Wrentham, James (BPD) and his wife Julie of Franklin. Devoted Papa to Ryan and Brianna. Loving Grampy to James C, Michael and Lindsey. Dear Gigi Pa to James C Jr. Brother to the late Francis Levine and her husband Ted, Warren (BPD Ret) and his late wife Mary. Brother -in- Law to Leo O'Rourke and his wife Cathy. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill was an Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War. In 1957, he became a Police Officer for the City of Boston and after 40 years of dedicated service he retired in 1997. He was an avid sport's fan but mostly loved the Red Sox and Bruins. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, January 11th at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday from 3-7pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association alz.org.