CHARLES MORELLO

MORELLO, CHARLES, BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT, 90. Charles L. Morello of Dania Beach, Florida. who was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in the Pacific Theatre in World War Two, died on Easter Sunday, April 24th, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. He was 90 years old. Born in Boston to parents who had emigrated to America from Italy, Charles grew up in the city's West End. He also resided in the South End before moving to Medford, MA. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and spent three years in the Pacific Theatre, rising to the rank of Sergeant where he earned a Bronze Star and three army service ribbons. After the war, he married Katharine Sliby in 1947. Settling in Medford, they raised daughters Anne and Karyn. Charles became very successful as an independent restaurateur in and around the Boston area. Charles and his family had a longtime residence in Dania Beach, where they enjoyed waters sports, boating and cooking. Said his daughter Anne: "Poppie had a real zest for life and loved to be with young people. It's hard to imagine a world without him." Charles' wife Katharine passed away 15 years ago. He leaves 2 daughters, Anne Davis of Newton and Karyn Scitarelli of Acton; Sons-in law Jim Davis and Vincent Scitarelli; grandchildren Kassia Davis of Boston, Chris Davis of Boston and Isabella Scitarelli of Acton; sister-in-law Stella Morello of Cambridge; and his close friend and companion of many years, Jane Dwyer of Salem, NH. Charles was brother of the late Nancy Regolino, Camile Nardella, and Frank and Joseph Morello. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.