John E. Morelli

JOHN E. MORELLI, 91, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda V. (Lanni) Morelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Carolina (Federicci) Morelli.

Mr. Morelli had worked for the Edmunds Company, New England Butt Co. and Guill Tool before retiring.

Besides his wife of 67 years, he is survived by two sons, John M. Morelli and his wife, Carole, Michael A. Morelli and his wife, Christine; a daughter, Carolyn Pandozzi; four grandchildren, Kelly Goss, Joanne Palumbo, Kyle Morelli and Nolan Morelli and a great grandson, Andrew Goss.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston. Entombment will follow in Our Risen Christ Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation respectfully omitted. Donations in his memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.