Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Morelli (née Trinen) died peacefully with family by her side at the age of 74.
Beth is survived by her children, Roxanne (Jim)Bajo, Louis (Anna)Morelli, Phillip (Sandy)Morelli, Rocco (Vicki)Morelli, Gina Anderson, Jeffrey (Erica)Canzona, and Paul (Victoria)Morelli, many grandchildren, and by her brother, William Trinen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fedele Morelli, her brother, Donald Trinen and her nieces, Cathleen Trinen and Jean Marie Trinen.
Beth was born on May 25th, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Elizabeth and William Trinen. She was raised in the Beverly neighborhood, and graduated from Mother McAuley high school in 1962 and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1966 with a degree in marketing & interior design. Beth enjoyed life after college, living in the city and starting a family. Following her marriage to Fedele, they moved to Oak Park, where Beth made many friends and was involved with numerous organizations including Horace Mann School, St. Giles Parish and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.
Beth worked as an interior designer, realtor and home renovator. She enjoyed travel to Yellowstone Park, England, Italy, France and “The Cottage” in Long Beach, Indiana. She was an avid golfer at Edgewood Valley Country Club and loved cooking and entertaining.
If you’d like to join us in celebrating Beth’s colorful spirit, feel free to wear a touch of red when attending the services. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Silverado Bee Cave for their support and compassion.
Phone: 773-889-1700
Address: 1857 N. Harlem Ave Chicago Illinois, 60707
Address: 1045 Columbian Ave. Oak Park Illinois, 60302
Service Date: August 14th 2018
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Phone: (708) 449-8300
Address: 1400 S Wolf Rd. Hillside IL , 60162
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