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Manuel “Rick” Morfin

May 14, 1937 - February 17, 2023

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Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Thursday 2/23, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel Church
1 West Wilhelm St.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
219-322-4505 |
Friday 2/24, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Cemetery
Calumet Park Cemetery
2305 W. 73rd Ave.
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
219-769-8803 |

At a later date.

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Mass
St. Michael the Archangel Church
1 West Wilhelm St.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
219-322-4505 |
Friday 2/24, 10:30 am

Manuel “Rick” Morfin, 85 of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Liliana (nee Gastalski); daughters, Michelle (Edward) Wilson, Rose (John) Kennedy and Lali (Daniel) Rasala-Cuevas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emily, Kyle, Victoria and Natalie; sister-in-law, Emily Morfin; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Rosa Morfin; siblings, Frank (Clara) Morfin, Hope (John) Castellanos, Rose (Paul) Mendoza, Connie (Tom) Martinez and Rudy Morfin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 1 W. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Friday from 9:30-10:30 at the church.

Rick was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School and proudly served with the U.S. Army. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 508 in East Chicago, IN and a current member of Post 20 in Crown Point, IN. Rick was a retired Pipefitter, Local 1010, from Inland Steel. In lieu of flowers, contributions to DAV Chapter #17 – Hammond, PO box 766, Hammond IN 46325, in his memory would be appreciated.

 

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Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Thursday 2/23, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel Church
1 West Wilhelm St.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
219-322-4505 | Map
Friday 2/24, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cemetery
Calumet Park Cemetery
2305 W. 73rd Ave.
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
219-769-8803 | Map

At a later date.

Mass
St. Michael the Archangel Church
1 West Wilhelm St.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
219-322-4505 | Map
Friday 2/24, 10:30 am

Manuel “Rick” Morfin, 85 of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Liliana (nee Gastalski); daughters, Michelle (Edward) Wilson, Rose (John) Kennedy and Lali (Daniel) Rasala-Cuevas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emily, Kyle, Victoria and Natalie; sister-in-law, Emily Morfin; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded inContinue Reading

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Alphonse left a message on February 23, 2023:
Morfin Family, My condolences on the passing of Rick. Rick was always a gentleman, who helped many Vets out with their benefits, and was a great fellow Dem patriot. May God grant him eternal life, and memory eternal.
Jaime M Calderon left a message on February 23, 2023:
My Condolences Rick always look out for my dad sorry for your loss
The Woods/Poe Family - Joe, Kellie, Tristen & Lauren left a message on February 22, 2023:
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Tim Kennedy and Carolyn Kiper left a message on February 22, 2023:
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Schererville Democratic Precinct Organization left a message on February 22, 2023:
May his memory be eternal. From your friends at the Schererville Democratic Party. Tom Schmitt, Robin Arvanitis, Janice Malinowski, & Alex Gorman.
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Blas and Irene Munoz left a message on February 20, 2023:
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Blas and Irene Munoz left a message on February 20, 2023:
Deepest sympathy to the Morfin family Rick will be missed prayers for the family ?
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