Morris Nassivera was born on January 17, 1926 in Hudson Falls. He is the son of Attilio and Rose Nassivera. He attended St. Mary‘s and Hudson Falls Schools, graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1943.
He played four years of football, basketball, and baseball. He was a quarterback and captain of the first undefeated football team in Hudson Falls High School; made All League and All Area in all sports. Also, he was active with the Hudson Falls Green Jackets when he quarterbacked the Green Jackets football team to two state championships.
Morris coached Little League baseball for 13 years, helping to build the Little League field. He also coached 7th and 8th grade basketball for eight years at St. Mary‘s and refereed high school basketball for 28 years.
He was the President of the Adirondack Board of Certified Basketball Officials twice; a 40 year member of the Adirondack Board of Football Officials serving as president and commissioner; life member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was elected to the Sports Memorial Hall of Fame at the Glens Falls Civic Center in 1991.
Morris served as a member of the Hudson Falls Village Board for 12 years and was Mayor for seven years. He helped to build the community swimming pool and helped in starting the Sandy Hill Days.
Morris served in World War II as a B–29 Tail Gunner in the Army Air Force.
He married Anne Somers and they have six children – five sons and one daughter
He is vice president and part owner of Decan Construction Co. Presently, he is president of the Glens Falls Contractors Association which gives out several scholarships per year.
He is an owner and trainer of harness horses presently racing at Saratoga Raceway. He has served as President of the Northeast Harness Horsemen Association.