James P. Morelli

Passed 7/31/2009

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Obituary For James P. Morelli

James Patrick Morelli, 70, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at U.P.M.C.He was born March 17, 1939 in Reeds Mill, the son of the late James V. & Virginia Nuest Morelli. After serving in the Army, Jim was employed at Timet, prior to operating Morelli Home Improvement and later retired from ODOT as a building maintenance inspector.He was a charter member of Wintersville F.O.P. Auxiliary and the Carpenters Union Local in Steubenville. Preceding Jim in death were two sisters Rosa Zink & Mary Anna Morelli and two infant brothers.Jim is survived by his wife of 29 years Helen Visnic Morelli; children Cindy (Rodney) Hobson, James W. Morelli & Cathy Taylor all of North Carolina; grandchildren Michelle Gordon, Salina Alridge & Brandon Taylor; great grandsons Ashton Swaim & Tanner Gordon; extended family Lani & Sonya Yaksich and grandson Brian Smith; mother-in-law Dolly Visnic; brother Roland (Irene) Morelli of Mingo Junction; sisters Orega Yanik of Steubenville, Victoria (John) Kosar of Bloomingdale, Ellen (James) Burgess of Stratton, June (David) Laughery of Mingo & Midge (Terry) Baker of Hillsboro, IL; and brother-in-law Paul W. Zink of Wintersville.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. David Sperry officiating. Burial At Fort Steuben.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Susan and John, Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Jack. I know we haven't been in touch in a long timebut I do remember some great times with your mom and dad in the fifties and sixties. Please know that our prayers and sympathy are with you and your families. Sincerely Harry & Carolyn Keagler

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Helen and family, Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Jim. Although I only spoke to him a few times, he seemed like a very nice man. I know my Dad really liked him. Please know that our prayers and sympathy are with you. Sincerely, Doreen

  • 09/03/2024

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Helen and the rest of the Family. He will truly be missed. Love Tracy DJ and Jared

  • 09/03/2024

    Roland and Irene, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately we know the pain of loosing a loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sherry,Barbara, and Clarrissa Myers

  • 09/03/2024

    My thoughts are with Helen and the extended family this week during your great loss. Find strength in each other and know you'll all be together again.

  • 09/03/2024

    Sorry for your loss Jim and I go back a long ways.Jim was a great friend a very hard worker always had a great smile and was always happy to see you.Jim will be missed he touched many lives.In Christ's Love Burke Sullivan Family.

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