Morra, Matteo

WYNANTSKILL

— Matteo Morra, 85 of Wynantskill, died peacefully on May 5, 2022, while surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy. Matteo lived a humble, yet full life that spanned across two continents, and brought his family to the United States.

Matteo was born on March 10, 1937, to Rocco and Marianna Morra in Monteleone - a small town in the Puglia region of Southern Italy, near the city of Foggia. As a young man, he was conscripted into the Italian military, faithfully serving in Trieste.

Upon his honorable discharge from the Italian military, Matteo returned to his hometown of Monteleone and married Josephine Cornacchia on October 29, 1962. Matteo and Josephine moved north to Milan, and