Robert Anthony Morelli, 76, of Stamford, CT, died on Jan. 6, 2019. He was born on Sept. 27, 1942 to the late Dominick Morelli and Mary Pasqua Morelli.
Robert had a long career selling cars at several dealerships in Greenwich, including Toyota of Greenwich. He transitioned from automobile sales to insurance sales in the early 1990s, owning and operating Connecticut Group Services. In his retirement, Bob found his “dream job” as a starter and ranger at The Griff in Greenwich. Bob grew up in Stamford, the oldest cousin in a large and close family. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1961, and remained close to many of his high school friends throughout his life. While not a boater, Bob loved the camaraderie and friendship at the Halloween Yacht Club. Bob was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside and a Board Member of St. Camila’s Nursing Home in Stamford. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends, especially at holidays and family celebrations.
Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marianne Zadrosny Morelli, who he adored. Bob also leaves his children David Morelli and his wife Tonya, Catherine Morelli, and Tracy Morelli Pramenko and her husband John. Bob was blessed with eight grandchildren: Michael, Kate, Thomas and Paul Morelli; Carter and Anne Horton; and Maggie and Sam Pramenko. Bob is also survived by his brother, Thomas Morelli and his wife Diane, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside. Burial will be private. To honor Bob’s memory, donations may be made to The Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital or to St. Catherine of Siena Church.
