DIEGO MAURINO (DINO) MORELLI

Dino Morelli, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Dino was born on June 6, 1939 in Aiello Calabro, Italy to Domenico and Rosina Morelli. The family immigrated to Canada in 1953, settling in Fort Frances.
Dino started his working career with his father at the La Verendrye Hospital kitchen. He loved to cook, catering many events over the years. He was well-known for his suppers at St. Mary’s Church.
He also worked for many years at Safeway, and managed the Red Dog Inn and Plaza Lanes.
Dino was full of ideas and had an entrepreneurial spirit. He worked hard at every venture he took on, whether it was a charity event or running one of his own businesses such as Gringo’s.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Zaren on Dec. 1, 1962 and together they raised five children. He was devastated by her death on Aug. 22, 1990 from cancer.
He was blessed to find love again and on Aug. 6, 2011, he was united in marriage to Elaine Scofield. They spent many joyful years together cooking, travelling, and laughing.
Dino was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and served as District Deputy and Grand Knight.
Dino leaves behind his wife, Elaine; children, Gina (Greg) Sigurdson, Tony Morelli, Teresa Hazel (Howard), Domenic (Tara), and Dino (Kristin); grandchildren, Miranda (Wayne), Joshua (Katie), Jessica (Andrew), Taylor, Jared, Lena (Wyatt), Sisily, and William; and great -grandchildren, Jaden, Samuel, Vincent, Landen, and Weston.
He also is survived by his brothers,Julian (Heather) and Francesco (Linda); the Zaren and Morin families; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Margaret; sister, Teresa; and infant granddaughter, Marie.
A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. Parish prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the Knights of Columbus.
Friends are invited to join the family in sharing memories and stories immediately following prayers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, with Fr. Alan Albao officiating.
Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Frances.
The pallbearers will be Greg Sigurdson, Ben Morelli, and Andrew McComb, and grandsons, Josh Sigurdson, Jared Morelli, and Jaden Cooper.
The Knights of Columbus will provide the Honour Guard.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to Community Living Fort Frances, 340 Scott St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1G9 or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com