Mary T. Morelli

Mary “Tootie” (Totedo) Morelli, 93, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Hartford Hospital with her beloved family by her side. Born in Coketon, WV on August 26, 1931, a daughter of the late James and Mary Totedo, she had been a resident of the Greater Hartford area for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for many years by Tony’s Mobil in South Windsor. A devout catholic and woman of strong faith, she attended weekly mass faithfully until her illness prevented her from going. “Tootie” liked going to play bingo and enjoyed eating Chinese food and pizza. She was also a loyal fan of the New York Yankees and UConn Women’s basketball team. Most of all she was a proud, devoted mother and grandmother who looked forward to spending with her children and grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her son, Michael J. Morelli and his wife Christine of Glastonbury; her daughter, Tracie M. Knapsack and her husband Glenn of Wethersfield; a sister, Rose Landry of San Diego, CA; two adored granddaughters, Kayla Morelli and her husband Anthony Raccuia of Florence, NJ, Julie Haeseler and her husband Jake of Schuylkill Haven, PA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, former customers, and dear friends. Besides her parents, “Tootie” was predeceased by her husband, Robert Morelli; two brothers, Louis Totedo and Sam Totedo; three sisters, Lee Camara, Filomena Spino, and Deborah “Babe” Domingues.

Honoring Mary’s wishes, private funeral service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com