Wayne R. Fanelli, of Sellersville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the age of 75.

            He was the loving husband of Denise (Miller) Fanelli. The couple just celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on March 10, 2026.

            Born in Abington, PA, Wayne was the son of the late Joseph Fanelli and his beloved wife Barbara, of Warminster, PA. He was a 1969 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School.

            Wayne started his 58 year culinary career advancing to chef at the Cock-N-Bull restaurant where he met his wife and brother in-law, Brian Miller. His career led him to becoming an restauranteur (owner/partner) of an Italian Trattoria established in the early 2000’s.

            He loved sailing the open waters off the coast of Florida, Jersey Shore, Delaware River & Bay Area. He also enjoyed playing golf, fishing and traveling, especially to the island of St. Croix.

            Surviving with his wife and mother is a son, Anthony Fanelli, his fiancée Jessica Tapia and grandson, Massimo Fanelli of Marlton, NJ; a sister-in-law, Louise and a niece Angelina Fanelli, of Conshohocken, PA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Rick Fanelli.

            His Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA, where family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at www.PCF.org.