Matthew Morelli was born on July 19^th, 1969, to Dennis and Roberta Morelli.  The youngest of three boys, Matt was raised with brothers Brian and Danny in Weston, Connecticut.  

Matt’s love of his community was evident in his volunteer service to the greater Weston area.  In particular, he volunteered with both the Weston Fire Department (as a firefighter) and the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (as an EMT).  His fellow neighbors, volunteers and those who came in contact with him continually echoed their admiration and appreciation for the man who was always willing to help – and did so with a friendly smile.

After graduating from Weston, Matt entered the U.S. Marine Corps where he became an intelligence analyst. Matt was a combat veteran and served our country in Operation Desert Storm. Matt was awarded several medals and ribbons including the Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal and the National Defense Service medal. Matt was honorably discharged from The United States Marine Corps in 1996. 

Matt was very pleased to join the Norwalk Police Department in 1996.  His career spanned 11 years as he worked in the Community Policing Unit, Marine Patrol Division and, lastly, the Patrol Division.  He was well known and respected throughout the Department as a dedicated, accomplished, and honorable man with a good sense of humor. 

Tragically, Officer Matthew Morelli died in the line of duty on March 21^st, 2008, at 0036HRS while on patrol in South Norwalk.  He leaves behind his parents, brothers, sister-in-law and daughter Sydney.

Matt was a father, a brother, a son and even more, a good friend.  May you rest in peace always Matt.  You will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the

Sydney Anne Morelli Trust Fund

c/o Fitzmaurice & Siegel

 1281 E. Main St., Stamford, CT 06902.

OUTSTANDING WORK !!!!
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Renegade Pigs present funds raised for the Sydney Ann Morelli Trust Fund to Dennis and Roberta Gates Morrelli, the parents of late officer Matthew Morelli,at the Black DuckCafe in Westport Wednesday. A total of $16,250 was raised at a May 4  clambake to benefit Morelli’s 6-year-old daughter Sydney Ann, who lives in Australia. “The generosity is unbelievable This is a hard time for a lot of people.This is really, really, unbelievable said Roberta Gates Morelli.