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Joseph Morreale Obituary


Joseph "Peppi" Morreale died on January 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Peppi was born on April 17, 1929, in Bayonne, NJ, to Olivia (née Greco) and Salvatore Morreale. A professional pianist and true entertainer, Peppi spent his life sharing his music and zest for life.
He graduated Bayonne High School in 1947, then spent three years, ten months and five days in the Army stationed at West Point as a member of the West Point Band. During his career, Peppi served as the accompanist for Don Cornell, conductor for Carol Channing, and with his trio played across the country in venues including the Mermaid Room (Park Sheraton, New York), Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), Gurney's Inn (Montauk), and Chuck and Harold's (Palm Beach). Peppi recorded his album The More You Drink the Better I Sound in 1966.
Peppi was predeceased by his parents, his brothers James, Jack, and Nino, and his sister Josephine. He is survived by his daughter Jamie Morreale Panariello, granddaughters Danielle and Natalie Panariello, niece Jean Militello Reid, several other nieces and nephews, and special friend Jesus Marcovichi.
There will be a Celebration of his Life on Sunday, February 9, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at The Royal Saxon, 2840 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL 33480.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2020.

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Ed Bren

January 28, 2020

Jamie

Sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.

Donna Zervoulis

January 25, 2020

Dear Jamie, Danielle and Natalie, Your dad and grandpa left his mark on this world with the most brilliant piano playing of his era. How lucky you were to have this legend in your lives. Please accept my deepest condolences. Praying for all of you, and to Peppi: Don't Worry-Shia is up there waiting for one more song.

Gary SCHOCKER

January 24, 2020

RIP Peppi! I have such vivid memories of your visits to my family in easton, with a lot of piano music usually accompanied by cannolis. A wonderful spirit and musician, I will never forget you.

laurence c greene

January 23, 2020

so sorry for your loss! Grew up in Bayonne and knew many of the Morreales including nieces and nephews. May the whole family be blessed and may he rest in peace!

Ellen O'Neill Cunningham

January 23, 2020

Sending my sincere sympathy to his family. I grew you in Bayonne & knew many members of this lovely family. Such a talented & very nice family. Sincerely, Ellen O'Neill Cunningham

Marie and Carmela Sestito

January 23, 2020

Dear Jamie, Danielle and Natalie, our deepest condolences in the passing of Peppi. He was always a gentleman, fun loving and a great entertainer. He will be missed.

ray hitchell

January 22, 2020

My condolences to the Morreale family. My Dad, Ray Sr., was a contemporary of Peppi's. Bayonne's top two musical families back in the day were the Morreales and the Hitchells Very sorry for your loss.

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