Greg Morin

Houghton

In Loving Memory of Gregory (Greg, Greggie) Lee Morin, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother,

Uncle, & Friend

Gregory (Greg, Greggie) Lee Morin, 55 of Houghton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on

Thursday, May 22, 2025, due to an extended illness.

Greg was born on November 28, 1969, to Frank Sr. and Dagmar (Hietala) Morin in Hancock,

MI.

Greg was a graduate of Houghton High School's class of 1988, where he played varsity hockey

for the Gremlins for four years.

Greggie had a way of keeping us on our toes. Armed with razor sharp one liners and a sly eye,

he could have a room in stitches with just a few words. His sense of humor was unmatched; he

could roast you with precision, and before you had a chance to recover, he'd pull you in close

with a pat on the back and say, "Love you, bud." That was Greggie: equal parts heart and

hilarity.

He was a walking encyclopedia when it came to local sports and trivia, rattling off stats, stories,

and little-known facts like it was second nature. If there was a game on, Greggie wasn't just

watching; he was analyzing, predicting, and storytelling all at once. He was a huge Detroit

Lions and Detroit Red Wings fan.

He had patience in abundance, especially when it came to being a Walmart shopping partner to

his sister (Amy), a role he approached with surprising grace and good humor.

But what truly defined Greggie was his boundless love and compassion for his family. He was

always ready with a good laugh when you needed it most. His nieces and nephews held a very

special place within Uncle Greggie's heart, as he did theirs.

Above all else, Greggie's greatest pride was his son, Brandon. He spoke of him with unmatched

admiration and love. And in recent years, nothing lit him up quite like becoming "Grandpa" to his

grandson, Abel, a title he wore with immense pride and joy.

Greggie's legacy is one of laughter, love, and loyalty. He leaves behind memories that will be

cherished forever, and a family who will miss him, his jokes, his stories, and above all, his

company and his heart.

We love you, bud.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. (2006) and Dagmar (2007) Morin,

brothers Mark Sr. (2010) and Frank Jr. (2015), and grandmother, Genevieve Morin (1989).

Greg is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Shanay Morin, and his precious

grandson, Abel, of Pennsylvania. His sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Jaime Raffaelli of

Houghton. Nephews – Joel (Amber) Morin of Houghton, Mark Morin Jr. (Tessa Royce) of

Laurium, Derrian Raffaelli (Samantha Rodriguez) of Mesa, AZ.

Nieces – Bailey (Megan Lang) Raffaelli of Hancock and Demi (Griff) Hietala of Atlantic Mine.

He is also survived by five great- nephews, Quentin, Malcolm, Scout, Monti and Banks and one

great niece who will be born this June, as well as four step great-nephews, Austin, Brendan,

Carter and Daxton. One aunt, Bonnie Degenhardt of Milwaukee. Greg is also survived by many

cousins and great friends!

Greg's family would like to invite you to remember and celebrate the life of Greggie, while we

say goodbye. Please join us at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock, MI, from

4:00PM until 6:00PM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with a prayer service to follow at 6:00PM.

To view this obituary or to send condolences online, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.