John R Morreale1

#206, (11 April 1919 - 23 February 1990)

Family

Maria Patanella b. 1923, d. 2016
Birth*11 April 1919He was born on 11 April 1919 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New YorkG.2,3 
Marriage*26 October 1957He married Maria Patanella, daughter of Charles Patanella and Giacolina Carlisi, on 26 October 1957 at St. Anne Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario.4 
Death*23 February 1990He died on 23 February 1990 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New YorkG, at age 70.3 

Citations

  1. [S2819] Niagara Gazette, online www.niagara-gazette.com/. Obituary for Maria Morreale, née Patanella, 2016, q.v.
  2. [S1277] World War II Draft Registration Cards, image viewed online FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com, Ser. No. 1000, Order No. 707. John Morreale, age 21, b. Niagara Falls NY 11 Apr 1919, musician, res. 417-17th Street, Niagara Falls NY; contact Peter Morreale, father, same residence.
  3. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, Shared grave marker. Morreale / mother Maria, 26 Oct 1923 - 12 Nov 2016 / father John R, 11 Apr 1919 - 23 Feb 1990. Narrative: Citing Buffalo News "Mass of Christian Burial for John R. Morreale, 70, a retired Kimberly-Clark production worker, was offered today in St. Joseph's Catholic Church following prayers in the M.J. Colucci & Son Funeral Chapel. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He died Friday (Feb. 23, 1990) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. A drummer with numerous local bands and combos over the years, Morreale was a member of Local 106, Niagara Falls Musicians Association. He is survived by his wife, Maria; two sons, Peter and Charles, and two brothers, Michael and Peter Morreale." Son of Pietro Morreale (1890-1960) and Antonina (1893-1953). Memorial 135890649, created by and photos added by LS.
  4. [S1585] Legacy.com, online www.Legacy.com, Venera Castronovo (née Patanella) - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital at the age of 97. Beloved wife of Decimo for 69 years. Dear mother of Carmelina Stante, Tonina (Frank) Sasso, Jackie (Bruno) Bortolussi and Jim (Rose) Castronovo. Cherished Nonna of Mary (Sam) Mangiacasale, Phyllis Bellon, Lidia Stante, Michael Stante, Ralph (April) Sasso, Raffielina (Joe) Bulgaretti, Vincent (Carla) Sasso, Cristina Castronovo and Vincent Castronovo. Great-grandmother of 13 and great-great-grandmother of 2. Sister of Maria Morreale. Loving aunt to several nieces and nephews. Venera will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and for her strength and courage. Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 10, 2011.