Anthony G. “Red” Morelli, Sr.

Of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023 in the Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose.  He was 94 years old. Red was born in Boston and lived in Everett for most of his life. He was a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service retiring after 30 plus years of service. Red was also an accomplished organist having played the organ at various churches for Masses until he was unable to do so.  He was the son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Ferrara) Morelli;  the beloved husband of Doris M. (Stevezzoli) Morelli , celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary on November 21, 2023; the dear and devoted father of Nancy Womboldt and her late husband, Howard of Waltham, Anthony G. Morelli, Jr. and his wife, Rita of Wakefield, Richard Morelli and his wife, Kathryn of Saugus, Elaine O’Donnell and her husband, Brian of Millis and the late Albert Morelli and his surviving wife, Angela of Ind; the dear brother of the late Nicholas and his wife, Evelyn Morelli; the loving Papa of Danielle Womboldt and Von, Marc Womboldt and Patricia, Stephen Morelli and his wife, Melissa, Brian Morelli and his wife, Colleen,  Ariana Fosco and her husband, Marco-Antonio, Anthony Morelli and his husband,  Josh, Paul Vrooman and Giovanna, Amanda Vrooman and Steve, Allison Sickles and her husband, David, Nicholas Morelli, Gabriel Morelli and Angelica, Abigailjane Morelli;  the loving great Papa Red of 11; the dear uncle of Nicholas Morelli, Michael Morelli and Margaret Connell; and brother-in-law of Claire Stevezzoli.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend Anthony’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett, Wednesday, November 29. A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church, East Boston, on Thursday. Burial followed at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anthony’s memory to St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East Boston, MA 02128 or to Most Holy Redeemer Church, 65 London St., East Boston, MA 02128 would be sincerely appreciated.