Fernando Morales
Niantic- Fernando Morales, 75, of Niantic, died Thursday, March 18,2021 at his home.
He was born in Fresno, Colombia on February 22, 1946, the son of Eduardo and Teresa Urdaneta Morales. He was the loving husband of Franni Shaughnessy Morales who survives him. Mr. Morales was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Navy. He had been employed as a construction inspector for many years, jobs often taking him all over the country. He was known for his wonderful smile and sense of humor, and he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering and spending time with those he loved most. Everyone who knew Fernando loved him. He will be deeply missed by his loving family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Joseph Morales and his wife Jennifer of Milford; a daughter Tracy Morales of Niantic; two brothers, Francisco Morales of Plymouth, MA, Alberto Morales of Memphis, TN; a sister Yolanda Jimenez of Colombia, South America. He adored his two granddaughters, Isabel and Ella.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 12 noon to 2 PM at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Niantic. Condolences may be shared on Fernando’s memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com