Jozsef Morrissey passed away on May 11, 2025 due to a motorcycle accident while visiting family in Texas. Naturally, Joey was there in a selfless manner to ensure his aunt was being taken care of in her late age. After riding his motorcycle 18 hours straight from Illinois to Texas, he did what he could to get his aunt’s affairs in order over the course of a few days. He then began his ride home in order to be back at work on time Monday morning. He never made it. Adding to the heartbreak of losing Jozsef, the accident occurred on Mother’s Day.

Joey’s personality can be summarized in no fewer than these words: honest, loyal, caring, dependable, adventurous, curious, and selfless. We should all strive to embody these attributes as Joey did.

Our goal with this memorial fund is to help cover unforeseen expenses for the family during this difficult time. Any funds that are not used for Jozsef’s funeral expenses and care will be dedicated to creating a memorial in his honor. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any contributions you are able to make.

Jozsef’s Obituary:

Jozsef Thorton Morrissey

December 14, 1988 — May 11, 2025

Jozsef Morrissey passed away on May 11, 2025, due to a motorcycle accident in Dallas, TX, while visiting a family member to ensure their comfort in later years.

The funeral service honoring his life will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Marshall Avenue Christian Church. A reception will follow at the American Legion in Mattoon, IL at 3:00 pm where Military Funeral Honors will be presented.

Jozsef was born on December 14, 1988, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Debra and Anthony Morrissey. Although he was never married, Jozsef had a large circle of friends who were more like family. He is survived by his mother; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerad and Amanda Morrissey of Bethany, along with their two children, Brylee and Evan; and his sister and brother-in-law, Deadra and Sebren Green of Los Angeles, CA, and their son, Elyjah. He was preceded in death by his father.

Jozsef was a graduate of the Mattoon school system and subsequently enrolled in the Army, where he devoted four years of service and completed two tours as an Avionics Technician, earning the rank of Specialist. After his honorable discharge, Jozsef earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois. His lifelong interests included mathematics, mechanics, and woodworking—where his love for the design and relationship of independent parts could coalesce into useful objects. In the years preceding his death, Jozsef dedicated his time to creating his own programs.