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Julie Morelli Gaal
March 1, 2013
I miss you Daddy!! but I know God is happy to see you!! We love you and miss you everyday!!! Julie
Sherryl Bequette-Clay
November 20, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Morelli's passing. He was an amazing administrator at LHS, with a true gift for working with the students. He was proof that angels walk among us! I will pray for him and for his family.
Cindy Ridgley
November 17, 2012
Mr. Morelli: you gave me encouragement and guidence when I needed it the most. Your memory will have a cherished place in my heart. Cindy Ridgley
adriana dehring
November 17, 2012
I just heard about Mr Morelli's passing, and am still processing it all. I only had him for one year as a teacher / principle but he has been one of the most influential people in my life. I have found myself thinking of him and praying for him often over the past 20 years and know that he has a special place in Heaven. God bless all of his family and give you strength and peace knowing he has been reunited with his maker. (what a reunion that must have been, huh?!)
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Joanne Morelli Bender
October 29, 2012
Dearest Aunt Joan and Cousins - My conversation with Uncle Anthony on his birthday just before he passed into our Lord's loving arms is a testiment to his loving, humorous personality.....despite his discomfort he laughed about growing up with Daddy and shared his love for you, Aunt Joan. As Daddy would say "What a prince of a guy".....our love and prayers go out to all of you. Your West Coast Cousins - Joanne, Francine, Carolyn & John Morelli and families
Aunt Judy Lang
October 27, 2012
Tony was a nephew with a big heart. I only wish we could have visited more often. His "God bless" was spoken as if a second language. I will miss him.
Tom Weible
October 27, 2012
Semper Fi Mr Morelli
James &Terri Murray
October 26, 2012
Being a student during Mr. Morelli's tenure at LHS was a real honor. He always took the time to show you how important you were to him and to the staff at LHS. I wish I had spent more time with him. He was a great man, and a mentor to so many! May god carry him in gracious arms.
Ted Williams
October 26, 2012
Mr. Morelli was one of those teachers and school administrators who "got it". The students respected and enjoyed him immensely. I still remember him doing the morning announcements. Whenever the forecast was for rainy weather, he would tell the athletes "don't forget your rowboats!" May God bless his family.
Ted Williams
October 26, 2012
Mr. Morelli was one of those educators and school adminstrators that really "got it"! The kids at school respected and enjoyed him immensely. I can still remember him doing the morning announcements. Whenever the forecast was for rain he would tell the athletes, "don't forget your row boats!" May god bless his family.
Maria (Geerling) Jansen
October 26, 2012
Mr. Morelli was one of my favorite teachers ever. He had a great sense of humor, could motivate without bribery, and discipline without demeaning. That is a special gift.
October 26, 2012
We are praying for all of the family. God bless you all.
Deacon Frank and Pat Nesbitt
Don & Theresa Yorker
October 26, 2012
Greg, Theresa and I are very sorry for your loss. From my observations he had a great deal of friends who thought very highly of him and now we know where your character traits come from.
Pauline & Angelina Nocifora
October 25, 2012
Will truly miss his sense of humor and his prayers for my family by name. He was a great and holy man. Love & prayers are with you Joan & the family.
Sandy Ray
October 25, 2012
Such a very sad time for his Family and all of the students that he helped so willingly, R.I.P. Mr. Morelli, you will be missed terribly!
October 25, 2012
Dear Joan and family:It was both sad and wonderful to speak to you last evening.I have so many beautiful memories of Tony and his family from my early childhood..Please accept our sincere regrets ..Love Rose & Tom Palazzo Jr
George Woolley, III
October 25, 2012
I'll never forget Mr. Morelli. I was in his class, junior year history, at Chaminade when the shooting of President Kennedy was announced. A nice man and a darned good teacher
Margie Epting
October 25, 2012
Greg and family, I am soo sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Now, you have another angel looking out for you...and he is in a healthy body (no pain). God bless each of you and help you through this difficult time. Sending lots of hugs and love!! Alan, Margie (nee Colbert), and Nic Epting
October 24, 2012
Dear all,
I love and miss you, and am sorry that I won't be able to come up.
Uncle Tony's passing will leave a hole in the human condition that will never quite get patched up. I'm going to treasure my fond memories of that booming laugh floating out over those manic gatherings that grow too few and far between with the passing of time...
You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Cliff
Katie Sleeman
October 24, 2012
Greg,
I am very sorry for you and your families loss. My prayers are with you.
Lucy and Bill Hannegan
October 24, 2012
Angela, we will keep you and all your family in our prayers. Sorry for the loss of your dad, may he rest in peace!
Roger Mathews
October 24, 2012
Greg,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Mona Williams
October 24, 2012
We're thinking of you. We will never forget Tony's great laughter and wonderful smile. You couldn't talk to Tony without absolutely loving him! He will be missed by many.
Rod, Mona, Dustin, and Mindy
Cyndi McCaig
October 24, 2012
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don and Liz Benz
October 24, 2012
Joan, So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. You and Tony welcomed us to St. Kevins Catholic Church back in the mid 60's, we will always remember you both. God Bless you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
Eric Jarvis
October 24, 2012
Greg
so sorry to hear of your loss, May God Bless your family during this difficult time
Bob conner
October 24, 2012
Greg,
I am very sorry to hear about your father passing away. I know it's difficult and I wish your family my condolences. Bob Conner
Steven Lanham
October 24, 2012
I've known Tony Morelli for most of my life - as a father to his son Mark a classmate, as a faithful catholic at Holy Infant Church who attended daily mass for as long as I can remember, as a Vice Principal at Lafayette High School, and most importantly as a cook when he would demonstrate Italian cooking and food preparation once a semester for everyone willing to take that class. He was a man who knew a lot and suggested little. The world will miss Anthony Morelli, as will I.
Linda Raymond
October 23, 2012
Dear Joan and family,
I first knew the Morelli family when Joan was a school nurse at Woerther. Later I learned that they were members of my parish. Tony attended Adoration early mornings for a long while demonstrating his devotion to his Catholic faith. Just recently, I would run into Tony and Joan at St Lukes hospital while Tony was undergoing chemo. I was there frequently with my father as he was also in chemo at the time. I found it so heartwarming to see Joan supporting Tony so lovingly.
May Tony rest in peace. God bless Joan, the children and grandchildren.
Ginger Cordisco
October 23, 2012
Dear Joan,
Anthony will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. We had been friends since we were children. He was a warm, intelligent, funny person with a wonderful outlook on life.
I met my husband because Anthony had shown him a picture of me when both of them were Marines in Korea. That started a correspondence with Al and ended with our marriage. Because Anthony was the link that brought Al and me together, there was a special bond among all of us. Although we have not seen each other for many years, through email and phone calls, it has been a pleasure for our friendship to have endured all these years. I will miss him.
My deepest sympathy is with you, your children and grandchildren and all the Morelli family.
God bless all of you.
Patrick Brookman
October 23, 2012
Mr. Morelli was a true man of faith and character. It was an honor to know him as a school principle at Lafayette.
Jim Good
October 23, 2012
Mr. Morelli, we crossed paths several times. As a student at Lafayette...as a substitute (for your in-school suspension) at Crestview...and most importantly as a guest in your home after befriending your son Greg during college. The outpouring of support is a testament to the positive impact you've had that will remain always.
Susie Fallert
October 23, 2012
I always remember Tony laughing and in a wonderful mood...always. He was so funny and full of life. I will keep Joan, children, grandchildren, and Tony in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
Janice Fallert Redburn
October 23, 2012
This wonderful man will be missed and definitely not forgotten. I'll always remember Tony as being full of life. He was the persona of joy and laughter and was positive to the end. Tony will forever be in our hearts. God bless Joan, the children and grandchildren
Carol Kottwitz
October 23, 2012
I worked with Tony at Crestview Junior High when he supervised students in long-term suspension. Tony was a caring man with a wonderful sense of humnor. He always had something funny to say. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Sincerely, Carol Kottwitz
David Segasture
October 23, 2012
Mr. Morelli was always known as one of the "good guys" when I was in school. He had a sense of humor and treated everyone very fairly.
We are very sad to learn of his illness and passing.
Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
bob albair
October 23, 2012
i had the pleasure and honor of being a history student of mr. m at chaminade. he was clearly the BEST history teacher i ever experienced. he opened up a totally new way of thinking about history and historical events. later on, i was fortunate to renew meet him again when he was the principal at crestview jr. h. where my daughter was a student. he was one of the educators who made a difference in many lives and more importantly, was a great human being. many of my chaminade classmates will remember his good-natured humor and how he poked fun at a lot of us--remember how he would always call my buddy chris - "braces bartels"! rest in peace MR. MORELLI, rest in peace.
Thomas Oliver
October 23, 2012
A truly wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Mr. Morelli served as a role model for men, fathers and families, providing an example of how to serve God, family and country. His continued faith and courage during his final months has been truly inspirational.
Bill Horvath
October 22, 2012
Dear Joan,
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Tony, there is no doubt in my mind that he was a wonderful husband, father and all around good man. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Ever since I was made aware of Tony's terminal illness, I have been praying every day for him and for you as his loving care giver. Know that you and your family will continue to be in my daily prayers. God bless.
Carol Munson-Szczotka
October 22, 2012
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ted Parker
October 22, 2012
Mr. Morelli, I remember having to come to your office because Ms. Sutton had accidentally marked me absent from Geometry class. You kept looking at me, asking me who I was because I was never in your office. I was able to provide you with a quiz I took the day I was marked absent and you sent me on my way with a smile and a kind word. After that, any time we passed each other you would always call me by my name with a smile and a funny comment. I never forgot that. Sir, may you rest in peace and may your family find strength and comfort in all the people you touched. Ted Parker, Class of '79.
Mary Munson McLemore
October 22, 2012
Fond memories of Mr. Morelli at LHS. I graduated nearly 30 years ago but still remember his kind face and his caring heart. He was always out and about with the students of LHS. In the know so to speak. That is what made him great. Rest in peace Mr. Morelli.
Patty (Ruggeri) Bennett
October 22, 2012
Everyone I know has only the best things to say about Mr. Morelli. We pray for his family. He will be greatly missed. Great Friend, Great Teacher, Great Boss, Great Example. "God Love You"
Sheila Mertz-Madden
October 22, 2012
Mr. Morelli you always knew when I needed a shoulder . . . . Thank you Mr. Morelli I will always remember your kind heart . God bless you .
Bob Franey
October 22, 2012
Mr Morelli thanks for all you did for the Kids at LHS especially the ones like me that couldnt seem to stay out of trouble
Stephanie Hilliard (Adler)
October 22, 2012
May God bless and comfort family and friends. As a former student at Lafayette High School, Mr. Morelli impacted my life in the most positive way encouraging me to further my education. As long as one of his students is still on this earth, he will always be loved.
Aaron Fisher
October 22, 2012
I'll always remember Mr. Morelli as being a kind and honest man. He genuinely cared for myself and all the other students at LHS. He inspired many of us to not only be better students, but better people. May God bless the entire Morelli family. Take comfort in knowing that his extended family of former students, is also mourning your loss. He was a great man and a positive role model to so many. He will be missed.
October 22, 2012
Will miss this wonderful man. Prayers go out to the family.
Gary Cooper
October 22, 2012
I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Morelli during my years at Lafayette HS. My sincere condolences to the family of this very good man, may he now rest in peace.
Thelma Elliff-Spangler
October 22, 2012
Mr. Morelli was a very wise man. I do wish I would have listen to him more.
He tried every thing to keep me in school. But I had a hard head. But he told me if I want to come back, he work with me.
My prays are with you & all who loved him. R.I.P. Mr. Morelli you will be missed
Sheri Roberts-Ford
October 22, 2012
Mr. Morelli will always be remembered by me, as a kind, gentle and compassionate man. God bless the family, may you find comfort in knowing he was loved by many.
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