Richard A. "Dickie" Morelli, Jr., of Melrose, passed away on Jan. 25, 2019 at the age of 54. Dickie was born in Boston, raised in Melrose and a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1983. He went on to Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology and worked as an Automotive Mechanic for many years. Dickie had a strong religious faith & was very devoted to his late mother Dorothy and his four nieces. He resided most of his life in Melrose and enjoyed skiing, hockey and was a professional Scuba Diver. Dickie was a very giving person, always helping others and never said no to anyone. His friends, his work and especially his dog "Rufus" was his life. Dickie was the beloved son of Dr. Richard & the late Dorothy (Casey) Morelli. Caring brother of Susan E. Morelli & her wife Marceia Egler of FL, Frank M. Morelli & his wife Sharon of Lynnfield and Nathan Morelli & his wife Meghan of AZ. Loving uncle of Kathryn, Jessica, Victoria and Melissa. Also loving uncle of Julia. Very close friend of Kellieanne McNeil & Julie Ventola. Also survived by relatives & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, Jan. 30th from 4-7PM. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 31st at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington St., Boston, MA 02130.