Tecla Yannelli

Tecla Clement Yannelli, of Ventnor, NJ, and Jupiter, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 94. Born June 2, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Rose and Mario Clement.

Tec worked in data processing at a bank early in her career and later helped build and operate the family business, ALTEC Corp., including the Village Mall indoor antique mall in Morton, PA.

She married Albert Yannelli Sr., and together they raised their family in Springfield, PA, later making Ventnor, NJ, just a block from the beach, a treasured gathering place for family and friends. Tec especially enjoyed sharing a vodka gimlet with family and friends on summer weekends.

Tec and her husband divided their time between New Jersey and Florida in retirement. She was a Life Master in bridge and volunteered for over 30 years as the jewelry expert for two hospital thrift shops in Jupiter, FL (Jupiter Medical Center) and Ventnor, NJ (Shore Memorial). Tecla also volunteered at the original Burt Reynolds Theatre and was one of the first 100 volunteers in 2001, at the state-of-the-art regional Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Additionally, she also extended her community service as a staff member at the historic ‘Lucy’ the Elephant in Margate, NJ.

Tec is survived by her son, Albert Yannelli Jr. (Bonnie) of Phoenixville, PA; her daughter, Nancy Y. Morgan (Brian) of Cornwall, NY; her grandchildren Steven (Jessica), Kurt (Tiffany), Brian Morgan Jr. (Jennifer), and David Morgan; and her great-grandchildren Preston, Evelyn, Vera, and Walter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Yannelli Sr. (2005); her parents, Rose and Mario Clement; and her brother, Mario Clement Jr.

In Florida, Tec and Albert built a close circle of friends that became her Florida family. One of those friends, Ed Riordan, became a cherished companion of Tec for over a decade.

A service for the family will be held through D'Anjolell Memorial Homes at the internment on June 25, 2026.Followed by a memorial at Pica’s Restaurant in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Interment will be at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Broomall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Tec’s memory: https://www.jmcfoundation.org/make-a-tribute-gift

Acknowledgements may be sent to Al and/or Nancy at 18 S. Newark Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406.

Tec will be remembered for her devotion to family, her resourcefulness, and the many friendships she cherished throughout her life.