Mr. Peter N. Morello, a resident of Medford for more than 39 years and beloved husband of Johanna G. (Ecklund) Morello, died peacefully at the Genesis @ Wakefield Nursing Center in Wakefield on Saturday morning, September 21, 2013. He was 86 years old.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 4, 1927, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Francesca (Maccarone) Morello. Mr. Morello was a wholesale produce salesman for many years. He enjoyed walking in his spare time. Above all, Mr. Morello was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Besides his beloved wife, Johanna, Peter will be very sorely missed by his loving children; David Peter and his wife Maria Kephart of Acton and Claire E. and her husband Dr. Paul DiFrancesco of West Roxbury, sister and brother-in-law; Maria and her husband Charles Mickle of Medford, grandchildren; Nahuel, Lindsay, Alan and Janine, daughter-in-law; Eda Kephart and many nieces and nephews. He was also the loving father of the late Andrew F. Kephart and brother of the late Frank and Lawrence Morello and Nancy Spinale.
His funeral was held from the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours were held on Monday, September 23, 2013, from 5 to 8 PM. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.