He was born on October 13, 1956 in Vineland NJ to Alfred Moratelli and Marie Vastano Moratelli, and graduated from Vineland Senior High School , Class of 74. He continued his education at Glassboro State College (Rowen University) in Art & Design, followed by pursing a degree from Atlantic Community College ,in Restaurant Management. In the early 1980’s he became the Assistant Manager of the New York Inn, however his career path led him back to art and design, working as project manager and draftsman for various engineering firms. Prior to retirement, his last career was in furniture design and placement.
In 2014, he and his wife of 40 years, Wanda ( Dalesandro) Moratelli relocated to the State of Florida, where he retired. He said that living on Sand Key was “living the dream.” He enjoyed spending time with his wife, and his children most of all; Adam Moratelli and Marla Moratelli along with his loving daughter in law, Amanda (Stavoli) Moratelli who all reside in Florida.
In 2019 his grandson Giovanni Moratelli was born to Adam and Amanda. He enjoyed taking Giovanni to the beach, to Disney and SeaWorld. Although he was not a musician, music was one of greatest interest; from classic rock, to classical guitar, his music collection spanned many genre along with the globe. He enjoyed going to concerts and restaurants. After moving to Clearwater Beach, he discovered the Capital Theater where he enjoying seeing many artists in a small venue and could direct you to the best restaurant in Pinellas County.
He and his wife appreciated traveling overseas. He said the best trip he had taken was with his children to Italy. He and Wanda vacationed often with his brother, and best friend, Mark Moratelli & sister in law Jackie (Sikking ) Moratelli. He and Mark enjoyed many years of going to car shows in Atlantic City, Hershey Pennsylvania, and Barrett Jackson in Arizona. Antique cars became a hobby, and brought great enjoyment to both he and his brother.
Alfie is survived by his wife, Wanda, son Adam, daughter in law Amanda( Stavoli) grandson Giovanni Salvatore Moratelli, daughter Marla, partner Frank Burgo, brothers Richard ( Donna Belfi), Mark ( Jacqueline Sikking), sister, Celeste Moratelli Barlow, sister in law Deborah Dalesandro Arnold, and mother in law Marie Dalesandro, along with his many nieces, nephews and cousins who he deeply loved. Alfie was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Marie ( Vastano) Moratelli.
Please make Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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