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Morry Vogt, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, lover of all things Italian, and proud Navy man, died November 13, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, of complications from various health issues. He was 83. Born to Morrison Blaber and Clare Grace Woodrow in Toronto, Canada, with a strong streak of empathy, Morry loved people and animals. His kind and patient nature led him to care for even the tiniest fly and allowed him to see only the bright side of life with family and friends. Morry’s mother moved them to Kingston, NY, when he was 8, where he attended grade school and high school. When Morry was 16, his mother died, a loss he felt for his entire life. In 1958, after graduating from Kingston High School, Morry joined the United States Navy. He was stationed in Naples, Italy. Always a hard worker, Morry became a self-taught electronics technician, quickly learned the ropes, and essentially received his college education in the Navy. The handsome American serviceman zooming around Naples in his Simca soon met Adalgisa (Ada) Buono through friends, and they were married on October 25, 1964, in Naples. The Navy took the couple around the world, which allowed Morry to enjoy his hobbies of photography and listening to music. His collection of albums ranged from Greek and Turkish folk to rock, jazz, and opera, and the mixtapes he created, labeled “Various and Sundry” were treasures his family enjoyed for years. He was never without a camera and took thousands of photos of ships and seas. Morry and Ada had two sons, Franco, and Gino. Both sons absorbed Morry’s love for music and photography from an early age. Gino took to the piano, composing his own music, and when Franco helped Morry set up a darkroom in their kitchen, his own love for photography was born. In 1978, Morry retired from the Navy and the family relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he took a position with Tektronics. He later was employed by GenStar Rental Services, and retired at age 65, in 2005, and Morry loved relaxing and fishing on his boat with Ada and friends. Perhaps from all the hours he spent at sea, Morry learned to navigate rough waters by knowing the gentle waves weren’t far behind. He used his sense of humor to keep the mood light, and he was beloved in his huge family for his gentle, peaceful nature. He was a true storyteller, often recounting his Navy days in beautiful detail. He was his wife Ada’s biggest fan. He adored her cooking and sharing pictures of her creations with his Facebook friends around the world. Morry loved his pets, whether dogs, cats, or the passing lizard. Morry’s greatest joy was his beautiful family, and he was deeply proud of the life he built with Ada. His favorite word was “love” and his inquisitive and humble nature will be forever missed by all who knew him. Morry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ada; his son Franco Vogt and his wife, Lucia, of Woodstock, NY, his son Gino Vogt, of Orlando, FL; his dear granddaughter Nora Vogt, of Woodstock, NY, and his four sisters Carole Sue, Linda, Pamela, Elizabeth. Services for Morry will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Good Life Funeral Home & Cremation, 8408 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, at 11:30 am, with burial following at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, at 2:30 pm. “It was once my life, and I will always be proud of it.”

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Morrison Vogt

May 22, 1940 - November 13, 2023