Ann Marie Morelli

Ann Marie Morelli of Weirton passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital after a brief illness; she was 54 years old. She was born February 20, 1967, in Miami FL., she was the youngest of three, born to James and Norma Jean Simpson Singer. Ann grew up between Pennsylvania and Florida and was educated in the Charlotte County School District, graduating from Punta Gorda High School. She attended a local college earning her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. Her husband Eric, whom she married on December 25, 1996, tells the story that they met in jail while he was working as a deputy, and she was on staff as a nurse. He went on to say that sparks did not fly from the start. However, it was over time that their relationship flourished. They moved to California in 2003, and in 2005 Ann attended Pacific Coast University in Long Beach, graduating in 2008 with her Juris Doctorate Degree. In 2011 they moved back to Weirton, where she opened her practice specializing in Family and Criminal Defense Law. Children were her passion, and she fought tirelessly for their rights and providing a haven with her husband Eric along the way. Ann was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker and was respected and admired by many of her colleagues, holding membership in the Hancock-Brooke Bar Association and maintaining licenses in West Virginia and California. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Eric Morelli of Weirton, sons Robert (Jairah) of Punta Gorda, FL., Julius, Sean, and Sergio Morelli, all of Weirton daughters CarolJean (Brandon) Morelli-Friede of Missoula, MT., Giovanna Morelli of Weirton and Montana Morelli of Wheeling, grandchildren Hannah, Colton, Taylor and Nathaniel, brother Russell of Georgia and sister Carol Heintz of Cape Coral FL. Friends will be received Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Ann’s memory to Children’s Home Society of Wheeling, 1329 National Road, Wheeling, WV., 26003. The family requests that family and friends refrain from wearing black clothing. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.