Shirley Morelli passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

She was born and raised in Malden. Shirley was the daughter of Oreste and Teresa (Marucci) Gonzales and the youngest of 12 children.

She was the beloved wife of Michael Morelli for over 65 years.

She was a dedicated homemaker who made her home beautiful, warm and inviting. She expertly managed the finances of her husband's commercial roofing business, was a medical assistant in her brother in-law's busy practice for many years and sold real estate after she retired.

Shirley loved to cook for her family, play cards with her friends at the club, and winter in Florida with her husband. She loved to laugh, watch cooking shows, game shows and thoughtful and intelligent TV and movies.

Devoted mother to Michael Morelli, Jr., and his wife Gina, of Buffalo, NY, David Morelli of Marblehead, and Nancy and Jeff DiTullio of Lynnfield. Beloved grandmother to Gretchen and Hanna Morelli of Buffalo NY. Dayle Roper (DiTullio) and her husband Alex of Gloucester and Rachel DiTullio of Lynnfield. Great grandmother to Jack Roper of Gloucester. She is also survived by her sister Emily King and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Shirley made friends easily and will leave an abundance of new and old dear friends.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 9:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment to follow at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.