Marianne (Daly) Morelli
Marianne (Daly) Morelli, aged 75, originally from Holbrook, MA passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Oak Bluffs, MA surrounded by her loving family. She now joins her parents, George and Rita Daly, her sister Rita Ann Daly and her youngest son Timothy Morelli in a better place.
Affectionately known as “Mini,” Marianne was a caring, selfless, warm-hearted mother of five. Along with husband of 53 years, Jerry Morelli, they raised George Morelli (Easton, MA), Celia Gillis (Oak Bluffs, MA), Steven Morelli (Braintree, MA), Jerry Morelli (Williamsburg, VA) and Timothy Morelli mainly in Holbrook, just steps from the home she grew up in. She loved gardening, reading and the Red Sox. Family was always her top priority and she spent virtually every minute trying to make their lives happy. She was a fantastic cook and tireless Mom, juggling the schedules of five active kids and keeping them in line. Mini made everyone feel comfortable and loved and welcomed her children-in-law as her own: Jill Morelli (George), Peter Gillis (Celia), Lynai Morelli (Steven) and Carrie Morelli (Jerry).
Marianne was the second of four sisters and is survived by Celia Blakemore (New Bedford, MA, husband William Blakemore) and Marjorie Tracy (Houston, TX, husband Thomas Tracy). She graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and received a degree in Philosophy from Stonehill College. In addition to being an unparalleled homemaker, Marianne also made a career out of caring for people in various settings. Her jobs included early years at a nursing home, teaching special needs children and caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. She was truly special in her ability and desire to help people that needed it. Mini was a constant worrier and apologizer. She never wanted anyone’s feelings to be hurt. Much too often, her sentences began with, “Sorry, I feel bad….” She just cared so much for everyone else that she literally could not help it.
Mini shined brightest as a loving grandmother to Peter, Marin, Matthew, Nicholas, Jordan, James and Evynn. She had a special bond with each and every one and could chat easily with them at all ages. She was always young at heart and enjoyed playing their games and sharing ice cream, cotton-candy, popcorn and fun. Marianne / Mini will be dearly missed.
Funeral from the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Thursday, June 24th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph Church in Holbrook at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 23rd from 4-8pm. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, please support the Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard.
Guestbook
First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: McCrave
City: Wrentham
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 06/21/2021
Marianne was a lovely woman. She was caring. She was kind.
My sincere condolences to the Morelli family.
First Name: Bobbi (Pawlowski)
Last Name: Schneider
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 06/21/2021
I remember Mini from Holbrook. My son Nicholas went to school with Timmy and she and I would talk after picking them up from school. She was a wonderful person, always a positive attitude, and was missed when she left Adams Street. My deepest condolences.
First Name: barbara
Last Name: gaynor
City: holbrook
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
Dear Jerry..to you and your beautiful family…my heart is sad for all of you…such a Beautiful Soul….with love and tears…barbara gaynor
First Name: Karen
Last Name: Hanney
City: Bridgewater
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
My deepest sympathy to the Daly family .
Karen (Hanney) Kelleher
First Name: Lorne and Lisa
Last Name: Fairgrieve
City: Kelowna
State: AL
Country: Candada
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
First Name: Rene
Last Name: Ben David
City: Oak Bluffs
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
So sorry to hear this sad news.there are definitely plenty of great memories to cherish.
God bless the whole family.
Rene & Mel
First Name: Lorne and Lisas
Last Name: Fairgrieve
City: Kelowna
State: AL
Country: Canada
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
Marianne was a very special person, a great mother-in-law to our daughter Lynai, wonderful grandma to her grandchildren - she will be missed by everyone. We will miss her when we come to visit our daughter and family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Morelli family especially Jerry.
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Littleton
City: Worcester
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
Dear Gerry,
I was so sorry to hear of Marianne’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Wonderful woman. Great wife, mother and grandmother. God speed.
Bill Littleton
First Name: Caroline
Last Name: Rees
City: Scituate
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 06/22/2021
I have so many memories of Marianne - always so kind, funny and generous with us kids. Always so warm and giving. She was a wonderful mother and person and will be missed. Prayers for her and her family.
First Name: Ann
Last Name: Quigg
City: Imperial
State: CA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 06/23/2021
So sorry Geo prayers for you all
First Name: Sam
Last Name: Svetkey
City: Boynton Beach
State: FL
Country: USA
Entry Date: 06/23/2021
To my dear friend Jerry. my sincere sympathies to you and yours on your losing Marianne. So many good times with Marianne. may you find peace in her memory. Be strong my brother.
First Name: David
Last Name: Linnehan
City: Morristown
State: NJ
Country: United States
Entry Date: 06/23/2021
Dear Jerry,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
My wife Sari and I would have loved to have known Mini. The South Shore community has surely lost someone very special.
Blessings to all,
Dave Linnehan BCH ‘61 (formerly of Scituate)
First Name: Tracie
Last Name: Walker-Foley
City: Buzzards Bay
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 06/23/2021
George & Jill
So sorry for your loss.