Antonio Morelli

Antonio “Tony” Morelli, 64, of Colchester, beloved husband of Carmela (Marando) Morelli, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2018).  Born Apr. 17, 1953 in Focà, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (DeMarco) Morelli.  For nearly 40 years, Tony had worked as a Professional Civil Engineer for numerous firms and was currently employed by BL Companies of Hartford.  He was a devoted family man, both to his immediate family in the States as well as his extended family in Italy, whom he loved to visit as often as possible.  In addition to his loving wife of 36 years, he leaves four children, Marco (and wife, Kate) of Silver Spring, MD, Rosa of Philadelphia, PA, Antonello of Huntington Beach, CA and Daniele of Colchester; a grandson, Lucas; five siblings (and their spouses) Alberto (Linda), Vincenzo (Emilia), Alfredo (Franca), Maria (Enzo) and Pasqualina (Cosimo), all of Italy; a brother-in-law, Antonio of Italy; a sister-in-law, Lina of Italy; his father-in-law, Vincenzo Marando of Italy; and numerous extended family and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Franco and Carmela; and his mother-in-law, Rosa Marando.  The family will receive guests 4 to 7 PM Friday (Feb. 2nd) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester.  The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday (Feb. 3rd) directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester.  Burial will follow in the New St. Andrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew Church or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 (www.heart.org)

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