In Memory of: Mr. Alcide "Al" Morrell

Dear FRCC Members,

It's with a heavy heart, but also with sincere appreciation and admiration for all he did for the Fall River Country Club during 56+ years of membership, that we share the news of Mr. Al Morrell passing away on Saturday, March 8th.

During those 56+ years of membership, Mr. Morrell served as both Executive Board Member and Golf Chairman.  However, his care for, contributions to, and influence on the Fall River Country Club extend far beyond those positions alone.  For his many actions and accomplishments on behalf of FRCC, Mr. Morrell was selected to be an Honorary Member by the Board of Directors after his first 40 years of membership. 

It would be near-impossible to outline all that Mr. Morrell has done and meant to the Fall River Country Club, but we found some apt words to share in the actual letter sent by the Board of Directors upon his unanimous selection as an Honorary Member of the Club:

"This membership is being bestowed upon you for a great number of reasons, but the primary reason because in whatever endeavor you chose to participate in, you always did it in the best interest of the Fall River Country Club."

"From gravel to bridges, from Committees to elected official, you served this Club in a manner that it may never be served again.  With your contacts and dedication to the Club and its membership, the Fall River Country Club would not be where it is today if it were not for Al Morrell."

As we mourn the passing of Mr. Morrell, we also celebrate his life and reflect upon his numerous contributions to FRCC.  He will be missed.

"...no matter what, you will always have a place in Fall River you can call home, The Fall River Country Club"

You can find the formal obituary for Mr. Morrell below:

FROM SILVA-FARIA FUNERAL HOMES: Alcide "Al" G. Morrell, 85, of West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday. He was the husband of Janice M. (Larrivee) Morrell, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Elie and Lena (Sullivan) Morrell. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. A long and respected career in heavy construction, he was President of the Fall River and New Bedford Building Trades, Vice President of the Mass State Building Trades, member and past Chairman of the Fall River Housing Authority, and member of the Board of Election Commission. He also served as Business Representative Local 4 of (IUOE) International Union of Operating Engineers for 30 years and was a member in good standing of Local 4 for 65 years. For 34 years, he was Chairman of Local 4 Pension Fund and also served as its Recording Secretary and Executive Board Member. An avid golfer, he served as the Golf Chairman and Executive Board Member of the Fall River Country Club, then in Florida, served as the Golf Chairman at Bear Lakes Country Club. A past lector at the Holy Name Church for eleven years, he was currently lector at Mary Immaculate Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Besides his wife, Al is survived by his children, Nancy Sullivan, Michael and Deborah Morrell, Suzanne and Bruce Morell, Stephen Morrell, Gail and James Kennedy, Timothy and Dawn Morrell and Christine and Timothy Rouse; brother, Elie Morrell; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Maurice Morrell. Funeral Friday at 9:00AM from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., with Mass to follow in Holy Name Church at 10AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 4-7. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Mary Immaculate Church 390 Sequoia Dr. W. Palm Beach, FL 33409 and Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave. W. Palm Beach, FL 33407.