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Obituary: Richard J. Morelli, 71, of Norwich

An avid golfer, Yankees and Giants fan, he worked for Chelsea Groton Savings Bank for 30 years as Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer.

Richard J. Morelli, 71, of Norwich passed away on December 13, 2023 at his home. Beloved brother of Judith “Judy” Morelli of East Haven. Richard was born in New Haven on August 12, 1952 son of the late Joseph and Catherine Vergati Morelli.

He attended Assumption University and was involved with their Alumni Association. Richard earned an MBA from New York University and was a CPA. Prior to his retirement, Richard worked for the Chelsea Groton Savings Bank for 30 years as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Richard was a member of the Norwich Pension Board, NFA Foundation and Maplewood Cemetery Board. He was an avid golfer and big Yankees and Giants fan.

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His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven MONDAY morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in St. Vincent de Paul Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call MONDAY MORNING from 8:30 to 9:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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