Morris Pecora

Morris Pecora, 89, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.  A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born August 29, 1922, to Rose Shumaker Pecora and Vincent Pecora.  Morris was a retired insurance salesman with National Life and Accident.

Survivors include his children, Steven Pecora and his wife, Pam of Willis; Vincent Pecora of Montgomery; and Janet Hooper and her husband, Ray of Beaumont; grandchildren, Jeff Hooks, Steven Pecora, Jr., Kenny Pecora, Penny Pittman, David Pecora, Jonathan Pecora, Michael Pecora, Amy Hooper, and Paige Hooper; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Bettie Galassi.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys “Susie” Pecora; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Pecora.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2011, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Broussard’s.

The family would like express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Robert Birdwell and the staff of Texas Oncology.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas  77706.