Richard Morreale
After a courageous 19-month battle with cancer, Richard Turner Morreale passed away on October 14, 2019.
A loyal “Pirate” all his life, Richard attended Vidor High School, class of 84’. After high school he graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology in Radiology and then went on to obtain his Bachelors of Radiology and completed the postgraduate RA Program at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. He has worked in the radiology community in Beaumont for over 30 years.
He was a natural born leader with a gift of bringing a smile to people’s faces. His pride and joy were his four sons. He was very active in his boys’ lives by coaching teams and supporting their schools as much as possible. He made many lifelong friends doing things that he loved, such as playing rugby, golfing, fishing, and bowling on Wednesday nights. He loved all sports, most of all football. He never missed the chance to cheer on his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Richard was a loving husband and father, survived by his wife, April; four sons, Logan, Luke, Landon, and Layton; sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Rodney Bailleaux; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joyce and Bill Owens; brother-in-law, Brad Owens; nephews, Jake Bailleaux (Ginny); Cayden, Parker, and Brody Owens; niece, Samantha Owens and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in California and Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Morreale; grandparents who raised him, Jessie and Pete Morreale.
Richards’s family would like to express their extreme gratitude for the compassion, care and friendship of Dr. Sumalatha Patibandla and her excellent staff; all of the physicians at Radiology Associates who have been gracious employers, caregivers, and friends; CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Radiology, Cath Lab, and 4th floor Oncology for being so loving and attentive to his medical needs; and, of course, Mo’s Mob for supporting Richard and making him feel so special and loved during the past 19 months.
A Rosary for Mr. Morreale will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of his family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. Please join the family following his service for food and fellowship in the parish hall of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 West Highway 90, China.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a bereavement fund for the Morreale Boys that has been created by friends of the family by making checks payable to Refusing to Tiptoe Ministries, P.O. Box 883 China, Texas 77613. If you would prefer, a donation can be made directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 in Richard’s memory.
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Funeral Mass
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Gathering of Family and Friends
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Comments
Linda Clark Scott
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God bless and comfort you.
Amy Briggs
You will be missed.
The Shackelford Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will always hold a special place in our hearts Richard, may God comfort you and your family.
Letitia Alvis Jenkins
So sad to hear the news of Richard's passing. I attended school from 6th grade through graduation with Richard. He was so funny and always had a kind word for everyone. He could make you smile even when you were not feeling happy. His smile was contagious and he was a friend to all. What a wonderful family he has and so many friends who truly loved him. I will be praying for his wife and sons for peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Jeanette Davis
When I think of Richard's life the Prayer of St. Francis comes to mind: Love to the sweet family he was so proud of.
Mike Fogo
Our community lost a beautiful person! Always one to go above and beyond not just for his family, but his co-workers, his friends, etc. Our thoughts and prayers are with April, Logan,, Luke, Landon, and Layton. May the light that he lived with shine through in those that were blessed to be able to call him a friend!
Amy Newsom Clevenger
My thoughts and prayers to Richard’s family, friends & the entire community. He was one of a kind & will be missed by many!
Don & Margaret Bates
So sorry for your loss.
Carrie Alvarado
I am so saddened to hear this news, April. Remembering the early days at Saint Elizabeth when you two got together. We used to talk about our beloved Green Bay Packers. May your wonderful memories and faith give you strength in the upcoming days and months. Keeping you and your boys in my thoughts and prayers
Angela Walton Rountree
I went to school with Richard. I remember him always having a smile and always made you feel good... My prayers are with his family. Until we all meet again..God Bless
Clayton Keen
I remember Richard being the one in our class that everyone loved. He just got along with everybody. He always had a smile and a witty thing to say. I will always remember him being the person in the ER at St Elizabeth that helped me when my mom passed. God bless you, Richard.
June Jordan
My thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful wife April , their boys and his entire family and friends. Richard was ALWAYS very kind and funny. I loved the way he would talk about his family, especially April. He will be missed and he was extremely courageous in the battle he fought. RICHARD, YOU ARE LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED.
Christine and Keith Tullos
April your family will confine it to be in our prayers. May God’s love, peace and power pull you and the boys through. He’s already pulled and comforted Richard into his arms.. The Tullos Family
Dawn Cody
Rest In Peace Richard. April and family I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Richard was truly an amazing example for us all to live by. Kind, caring, selfless and he fought this hard battle with so much poise and grace and a smile on his face all while continuing to be a positive influence in our community. He will be greatly missed. This world needs more Richard’s but no one will ever replace yours. Love and hugs to you all.
Pam Savant
My sincerest condolences for April and sons. Richard was the sweetest person and a great family man. He will be missed by many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Manuel and Donna Rizzotto
We are so sorry about Richards passing. He was one of a kind. The Rizzotto Family
Bobbie Flowers
April, You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering when you first started working at St. Elizabeth and you and Richard were dating, then got married, had children, then seeing you as my Luke was at Sour Lake Elementary and getting to see you again was a treat. I also share the memory of us laughing to know that not only were we friends but to find out that I actually graduated with your Mom (and many prayers for her also at this time). I have many wonderful memories of Richard with you but the one that stands out the most is when he had me bring my son and then daughter in law in on a Sunday to perform an ultrasound to determine the sex of my first grandbaby. He was right on when he said baby was a girl and then sure enough my sweet Baylee was born. I will miss seeing him at the Hardin Jefferson football games and so glad I was able to see both of you on "Mo's Mob" night a few weeks ago and will always remember his last smile and wave to me. You have been such a strong person thru all of this and so sorry you have had to endure this battle. I love you and wish the best for you and your boys. Rest in Peace Richard....glad you are no longer suffering but you will be missed by all.
Jennifer Buckley
Rest in peace my friend! You meant so much to so many and you will be missed!!!
Mary Dinet
So very sad to hear about Richard's passing. I worked with Richard back in the day in ER at St. Elizabeth. He was crazy funny and full of life, always laughing and cutting up getting us in trouble. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.. Rest in peace Richard.
Anita Breslin
My deepest condolences to April and your sons on the loss of your beloved Richard. He was clearly such a fine man, husband and father. May his memory be a blessing.
Margi and Rocky
We will always remember Richard with fond memories from those Hoffbrau years. He would be behind that bar flipping bottles and making everyone laugh and be happy. He had a special gift of sharing his love for his family and friends. We hope you find comfort and strength in your faith, family and friends. He adored you April and those boys were all of his brightest stars. Let us know if you need anything. Love, Margi and Rocky
Charlotte Singleton
April and boys, I"m so truly heartbroken for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Sending you prayers of comfort and love.
Sheila Peveto
April, even though I’ve never met Richard I always heard about him from your mom when we worked together. She always said what a great guy he was and a wonderful dad. He was a fighter too from what I’ve heard. I am so sorry for you and your boys loss. All of you will be in my prayers
Gene and Kathy Isabell
April, Logan, Luke, Landon and Layton and Sheila, We are so very sorry for your loss. Richard lived a life he dreamed of with a family he adored. We are so thankful to have known Richard, he did so much for so many people. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Tim Wilson
I met Richard when we were in college as delivery drivers for the Blood Center of Southeast Texas. He was always a fun-loving guy that could crack the whole team up. He always had a smile to share with everyone. Really going to miss him.
Ann Burns
Ricky, you were the epitome of a great human being. Working with you for 28 yrs, there was never a dull moment. You were always kind and compassionate to everyone, no matter who they were. You leave behind a great legacy in those amazing young men you and April have been raising. My thoughts and prayers go out to them in the day, weeks, and months to come. Thank you for always being there for advice or just to listen. I am forever grateful for our friendship that I will always cherish. Rest easy, my friend, until we meet again. i love you!
Lisa LaBarbera oller
Rest In Peace Richard , I worked with Richard in Radiology at St E .. Richard was a lot of fun to be around ! Prayers for his family!!
Alice Brydson
Our prayers are with Richard’s family We met the most gentle man when he cared for our loved one every Friday. Prayers from “Miz Lucy’s “ gang : Alice,Rene, and Beverly
Frances Williams and Bryce “B-Train” Cooper
I can remember the first time I met Richard. It was the first day of Hawks little league football and I brought my 5 foot 9 inch, 165 pound 11 year to the field and Richard looked at me and said “good lord please tell me this kid is on my team.” We had a good laugh and the boys had a great season. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
KENDRICK JOHNSON
My heart goes out to April and the boys. Richard was a great man and always showed me love and respect and someone I've always remembered fondly from my time in Southeast Texas. Prayers sent the Morreale's way in their time of need. God Bless!! RIP Richard
Michele Allen
Your life on earth as we know it is complete- but you will live on in all of our hearts- You set the bar high Rich- but none of us expected anything less- We will think of you and smile- What a legacy-
Pam Dunivant
April, thank you for sharing your precious husband with all of us. David and i met him only once when you and the boys were having lunch at Jason’s. It only took minutes to feel like we had known him forever. I stayed in touch with him through Facebook the last 19 months. I found so much pleasure in his posts The world is a better place because he was in it. I love you and will continue to pray for you and your boys. God gained the best when Richard joined him.
Todd Nobles
RIP Rich! Thank's for all the great moments we had together at The Wellness Center playing basketball and working together at The Hoffbrau. Your legacy will be remembered through your wonderful wife April and your boys.
Bret Ogden
I worked with Richard and we were friends and I know I will miss him but not as much as his family God's speed my warrior
Kirt, Danielle and Madey Greene
What a beautiful celebration of life for our friend Richard. April, Logan, Luke, Landon and Layton our thoughts and prayers are with you today, tomorrow and the days ahead. RIP Richard.
Doreen Ford
I only knew Richard briefly while he worked at Baptist Hospital, but I know he was a good caring man. He took my daughter Talanna under his wing at St. Elizabeth and mentored her, he taught her so much and helped her become the person she is today. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are for his family, relatives and friends.
Sharon Wornick
Oh, April, Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Richard's death. Although we didn't know him well,he took such excellent care of both of us when we needed him at St. E. God bless you and those boys.
Marc Grisanti
No words can express the love I had for such a dear friend like you Rich. RIP in peace brother. I know you always been looking down on us with that great smile and thinking about something quirky to say. I will truly miss you. I will miss umpiring with you at West End, playing that occasional scramble, and just catching up about what the boys are up to. I will always love you and have a special place in my heart for. you will not be forgotten.
Shannon Garrod
I have prayed for you all continually and will continue to do so. My heart hurts for what you all have been through and I pray that you find peace and comfort knowing that he is no longer in pain and enjoying what Heaven has to offer. God bless, Shannon Garrod