Obituary: Mario Morello, 76, of Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT - (From D'Angelo Funeral Home) Mario Morello, beloved husband to Concetta (Russo) Morello for 51 years of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at the age of 76.

He was born on October 13, 1944 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Angelo and Maria (Musumeci) Morello. Mario will be missed by his loving family, daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Mike Mennella of Rocky Hill, CT.

His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Selena Rivera, Michael, Joseph and Luca Mennella. He was predeceased by his twin daughters, Sarafina and Salvina Morello, whom are now reunited in heaven.

Mario came to the United States with his new bride in 1969 and worked at International Silver and retired from the City of Middletown. He was a member of St. Sebastian Church and would keep his beloved patron saint close to his heart.

He loved living life to the fullest and his greatest treasures were his grandchildren whom they lovingly called Nonno. His truest gift of all was growing a vegetable garden every year and sharing his fruitful harvests with friends and family, along with his passion for fishing and hunting, which he referred to as a true sport.

He loved spending time with his family and friends and was always ready for a gathering, even when his health became a deterrent.Mario is survived by his sister, Rosa (Giuseppe) Cutrali and his brother, Vincenzo (Lucia) Morello both in Melilli, Sicily; and Sebastiano (Lina) Morello from Middletown.

He was predeceased by his brother Rosario (Penucia) Morello and his sister and brother-in-law, Nella and Egidio Lamari. He is also survived by his Russo brother and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews in both the U.S. and Sicily whom he loved very much.

We'd like to thank Mario's team of doctors, Sue and Dr. Robert Fales, Dr. Aithal, and most importantly, his pulmonologist Dr. Weinreb whom took such compassionate care for him up until the end.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Sebastian's Church on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 10 a.m.; masks will be mandatory with strict Covid social distance protocals.

He will be laid to rest at the family plot immediately after in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middletown. Donations may be made in Mario's memory to The American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.

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