Albert Joseph chello"" Morelli

Albert Joseph ""Chello"" Morelli, 41, of East Hartford, loving husband of Kelly A. (Manley) Morelli, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (January 18, 2006) at his home. Born in Hartford on June 21, 1964 he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. He was recently employed by AMF Bowling Centers, on Silver Lane, East Hartford. He was an avid sports fan, as he was a loyal and devoted Boston Red Sox fan; a Miami Dolphins football fan; and a NASCAR racing fan that was interested in the results of Jeff Gordon. However, Albert was truly a family man, getting his greatest joy in life by being with his only son, Nicholas, and his long-time devoted best friend, Kelly. Besides his beloved faithful wife, Kelly, of over 15 years, ""Chello"" is survived by his all-star son, Nicholas Enrico Morelli at home in East Hartford; his proud mother, Connie M. (Salvatore) Morelli of East Hartford; his brother, Joseph ""Joey"" Gargano and his wife, Shirley, of Manchester; maternal grandmother, Sara (Pressamarita) Salvatore of East Hartford; his devoted father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and May (Burnell) Manley of Vernon; three sisters-in-law, Tracy Bowidas and her husband, Rick, of Windsor Locks, Dianne Manley of Vernon, Lisa Manley Smith of Enfield; two brothers-in-law, Scott Manley and his wife, Pam, of Ashburn, VA, Greg Manley of Vernon; two very dear aunts, Shirley Salvatore of East Hartford, and Julie Preater and her husband, Harry, of South Windsor; two cousins and dearest friends, Butch ""Scooter"" Salvatore of East Hartford, and Anthony Salvatore and his wife, Kimberly, of East Windsor; his closest friend, Butch Logan and his wife, Patty, of Windsor Locks; two special friends, Frank Mira of Glastonbury, and Pete Demetrion of East Hartford; many nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. All whom knew him will truly and deeply miss him. Funeral service will be Monday, January 23, with a celebration of his life at 10:30 a.m. at the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Sunday, January 22, from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Albert's name may be made to the Nicholas E. Morelli Trust Fund, c/o Bank of America, 1220 Main Street, Newington, 06111. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.