Rene J. Verville

A memorial service for Rene J. Verville, 65, of North Port FL and formerly of Plattsburgh and Massena N.Y., who passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2010, will be held at St John's Catholic Church in Plattsburgh, N.Y. at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Rene was born on November 9, 1944 in Massena NY to Paul and Berthe (Bissonnette) Verville.

Rene is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (Morris) Verville, a son Robert and daughter-in-law Jennifer and his adored grandson Remy of Sarasota, Fl. Rene is also survived by one sister Michelene and her husband Paul Marion of Bloomington, IN, two brothers Joseph and wife Laurie of Colorado Springs, Co, and Donald and his wife Kathy of Waddington, N.Y.

Rene is also survived by four brothers-in-law Robert (Kip) and Daleann Morris of Massena, Bradley Morris of Houston, TX, Daniel and Tammy Morris of Englewood, FL, and John Morris and Darby of Massena, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews, cousins and Sherry Favro of Port Charlotte Fl.

Rene was a graduate of Massena High School, and Plattsburgh State University. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Rene entered the U.S. Customs Service in 1971 where he served until retiring in December 2001. After retiring Rene and Debbie moved to North Port. During hisretirement Rene spent a great deal of time caring for and helping others.

In the last year and a half, Rene's greatest pleasure was the time spent with his grandson Remy, who was the light of his life.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Michael Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O Robert Morris 521 Co. Rte. 40, Massena, N.Y.,13662 or a charity of choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (518) 561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com