Cover photo for John Jene Morelli's Obituary
John Jene Morelli Profile Photo

John Jene Morelli

August 31, 1943 — May 26, 2024

Stephens City, VA

John Jene Morelli

John Jene Morelli, 80, left this life on May 26, 2024 at Heritage Hall Healthcare Center in Front Royal, VA. John was born with his twin brother Tom on August 31, 1943 in Washington, DC to John J. Morelli and Betty M. Bachrach-Morelli.

John spent his early life in the Washington, DC area with his brother, mother and Army Sergeant father. Shortly after high school, John joined the U.S. Army and did a tour in Western Germany. After the military John worked in several professions to include retail, restaurant management and eventually retired from AT&T.

John enjoyed music and football but loved baseball. He had an uncanny ability to remember dates and statistics. John was a regular contributor to the editorial section of the local newspaper in Winchester, VA. He loved animals and saved many stray cats and dogs from an early death due to starvation and homelessness. John enjoyed being with his family and spent a great deal of time with his nephews Tommy and Tony.

John is survived by his twin brother, Tom Morelli of Seoul, South Korea; his sister Pam Morelli-Bond of Munroe Falls OH; nephews and nieces, Tommy Morelli of Stephens City, VA, Kim Morelli of Stephens City, VA, Brigit Bond-Hazlett of Mooresville, NC, Brett Bond of Mogadore, OH, Chong Morelli of Seoul, South Korea, and Young Ah Morelli of San Antonio, TX; eight great nephews and nieces and one great-great niece.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Betty, stepmother, Jeannine Sinnott-Morelli, and nephew, Tony Morelli.

John will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A memorial blessing service will be held on Saturday, August 10th at 11:30AM at the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home, 115 Garfield Avenue, Olyphant by Rev. Scott Sterowski, pastor of Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick's Church, Olyphant.. Burial with committal services and military honors by the Olyphant Army Honor Guard will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Blakely.

Family and friends may call from 11:00AM until time of service.

For directions or to leave online condolence, please visit the funeral home website.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Jene Morelli, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, August 10, 2024

11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Hudak-O'Shea Funeral Home

115 Garfield Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 10, 2024

11:30am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hudak-O'Shea Funeral Home

115 Garfield Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447

Memorial Blessing Service held by Fr. Scott Sterowski, Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial of Cremains with Committal Service & Military Honors

Saturday, August 10, 2024

12:15 - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

St. Patrick's Cemetery

, Blakely, PA 18447

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 128

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree