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Samuel B. Morelli, Jr.

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Samuel B. Morelli, Jr., 44, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Cathy A. Torounian Morelli with whom he shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Media, PA, he was the son of Samuel B. Morelli, Sr. of Florida and Sue A. Yarnall Morelli of Ridley Twp., PA.
 
Sam was a 1987 graduate of Ridley High School and a resident of Chester County since 1994. He was employed by Villanova University as Biology Lab Manager.
He was a member of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church where he served as Trustee, the Sadsburyville Volunteer Fire Co. and the Quarry Ridge Home Owners Assoc. Board of Commissioners Treasurer. 
 
He is survived, in addition to his wife and parents, by one son Christopher Morelli, sisters Carolyn Seitz of Harleysville, PA and Amanda Frazier of Bolivar, TN and brothers Steve Ciallella of Ridley Twp., PA, Shaun Hornsby of Colorado Springs, CO, Dustin Frost and Stephen Frost, both of Ramer, TN as well as many nieces and nephews. 
 
Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 4:30pm at the Pomeroy United Church, Spruce St. Pomeroy, PA 19367 with visitation from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
Please feel free to bring your photos of Sam to share with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the National Pancreas Foundation, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814.
 
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

Condolences

Sam, Sheila and Family,
I would like to express my condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie

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Sam & Sheila,

Our hearts break with yours in the loss of your precious son. We pray that you will feel comfort through the love of your family and friends and peace in knowing you will be reunited again in heaven.

With all our love,

Jeff & Cindy Smith

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Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Sam, your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. Please know that I am here to lean.

With deepest sympathy,
Mrs. Eileen Kahl

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Mrs. Kahl,
I was so shocked to see you at the service. I thank you so much for showing up but most of all taking the time you spent with Chris after service. You are an amazing person, and even so more an amazing teacher. Chris and I REALLY appreciated you being there. Thank you!!!!!!!

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We were heartbroken when we heard of your loss. Sam was a wonderful person to all and will be missed. Please know we are here if you need anything.

With love,
The LoDucas

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Dear Morelli Family,

I'd like to send my condolences to the entire Morelli family! I was saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.

With my love and sympathy,
Sommer McDougal
(PrimeSource Mortgage)

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My heart goes out to the Morelli family during this very difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Stay strong.

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My heartfelt sympathies in your time of mourning. I only knew Sam briefly, but his infectious smile shall remain. I was proud to be his mentor at the Sadsburyville Fire Company. Sam served with pride and true determination towards assisting those in need. I have no doubt he would have been a good firefighter. Sincerely, Erik.

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Our hearts go out to the entire family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

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sharing in the grief of sam's passing & hoping for comfort for all affected.

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The whole school community is saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

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Having worked with Christopher the last two years at Collegium, I am shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of his father. Our teachers and staff share in your sorrow. Sam was such a nice man with a positive attitude and a wide smile and his love for Christopher shined through. Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ann Marie Cirillo

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Ms Cirillo,
Thank you for your kind words, but most of all, all you have done for Christopher to make him now as strong as his father was and will be.

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It was such a shock to hear about the loss of your son. You must be devastated, as we both were. I wish there were words to express comfort during this difficult time. Please know that you all are in our prayers.

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With deepest sympathy.

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I just wanted you to know how fond we were of you and Don when we lived there. We still have some of Don's work (the scary cat for Halloween). It really meant a lot when I saw your face.

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We, as the QRCA Board, wish to express our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband and father, Sam. He was a valued member of our Board, and our community,, and he will be sorely missed. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.

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Thank you for the kind words. He would have done amazing things for our community.

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When I think of Sammy, the first thing that comes to mind is his smile. His kindness and goodwill would shine like a beacon from that smile, and in his eyes was a glint of mischievousness that I remember so well. My step dad, Jack, was a surrogate father to Sammy and he fit into our crazy family perfectly. Though not related by blood, in my heart, Sammy was my brother - bound by history, friendship and love. Though I sometimes tortured him the way only a little sister can, he was always sweet and patient with me...even when I was a brat. I'll never forget his OP shorts, Lacrosse gear or eyebrow scar - which he made cool before Luke Perry or Vanilla Ice ever came on the scene. :)

Cathy and Christopher Jack...I'm so very sorry that the man you both love, and who loved you right back, is gone. I'm heartbroken that Sammy, who was a good man, has left this world so soon. I'll never forget how happy he was when he found you, Cathy. And how over-the-moon he was when Christopher Jack was born. It's probably of little comfort at this time, but as long as those of us who love Sammy remain, a small part of him will also remain, tucked into our hearts.
I, for one, will proudly carry Sammy's memory with me, thankful that I was blessed enough to have known him. Love you, Sammy - Godspeed.

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Dana,
Thank you for the kind words. I thought his scar and smile was amazing also. I just wanted you to know he loved you dearly, he always told me your were his sister and Jack & Joanne were his 2nd parents. He was so worried about you and your family when the last storm hit that you would have no power and to come and stay with us,I asked him how you would they get here and he said as typical Sam "If I have to I will go them". Love you and your family as Sam did.

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Cathy & Christopher,

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Thank you for taking the time for your kind words. Chris and I and a lot of people will miss him dearly.

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Sue, Cathy, Sam, Sheila and Morelli family,

So very sorry for your loss of a radiant son, husband, dad and friend.. so very thankful and blessed for the many memories of Sam, Jr. from his days at Ridley High, his big heart, his dapper style, and always the "talks in the kitchen" about Sam's hopes and dreams. Feels like yesterday when his radiant face lit up on the Phillies scoreboard as he proposed to his beautiful bride, Cathy, and oh how Cathy loved him! Their special love and marriage was a gift to their family and community. And blessed were Cathy and Sam to bear a son Christopher who will continue to leave an echo of laughing times and bright and sunny days as Chris survives the storm! It has broken many hearts to lose Sam yet we won't keep you Sam as we know you are busy with the Duke and Duchess preparing a place for the family when our day comes to travel alone! We will await word on how you are doing so please led the way to help get to the eternal kingdom to re-unite with you...I can't wait for you to greet us with your contagious smile and say, "Welcome Home".

OXOXOXOXO.....
Marie Morelli

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Thank you for the beautiful words and especially showing up for his service, I know that must of been very difficult for you but my Sammy and I loved seeing you again.

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sam, was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. just heard about it from dave erbe at settlement. my prayers go out to you and your family. I always think about the great times we had golfing. miss seeing you. may the peace of the LORD be with you. GOD bless, your friend harry and charlene

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