Daniel J. Simonelli, age 86, of Wellesley, July 5, 2023. Beloved husband of 55 years to Leona (Ledwell) Simonelli. Loving father of Patrice and Rosemarie Simonelli, both of Newton. Son of the late Donato and Eleanor Simonelli. Brother of Janet Hutchins of NC. Also survived by his 1st cousin Vincenzo Simonelli and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 1st cousin Eleuterio Simonelli. In lieu of flowers, donations in Daniel's memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donation. Funeral Services were private. Arrangements by the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, Wellesley Hills.