Joseph Novelli Obituary

Joseph Novelli, age 38, of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. The family will then host a reception at the AmericInn Hotel in Marshall from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. His family has established a crowd-funding campaign to help cover final expenses, please consider donating to the family via the blue DONATE NOW button below.

Joseph Antonio Novelli was born on April 11, 1987, in Fresno, California. He was raised there by his mother and attended school at Caesar Chavez High School. Joe also studied general construction and framing.

On October 24, 2009, Joe was united in marriage to Chessaray Dailey in Fresno. He became an instant stepfather to her four children and the couple added two more to their blended family: Joseph Jr. in 2009 and Kash in 2013. Joe was active in both construction framing and metal manufacturing while living in California.

In 2018 the family moved to Marshall, Minnesota, to be closer to family and to create a better life for their children. Joe found work with Marshall Truss before moving on to McCormick construction out of Rockford, Minnesota, where he was currently employed.

Joe was a carefree soul who liked to have a good time. All of his extra time was spent with his family and grandchildren doing things such as camping, fishing, hiking, even watching football games - whether it was his boys playing or the Raiders game. He also loved to go asparagus hunting with his mom and boys. Joe loved to go on motorcycle rides to enjoy the view. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Joseph Novelli passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home. He reached the age of 38 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Blessed be his memory.

He was survived by his mother, Gina Novelli of Marshall; wife, Chessaray Novelli of Marshall; 6 children, Joseph “JJ” Novelli Jr. of Marshall, Kash Novelli of Marshall, Jacob Panoo of Marshall, Anthony “Ray” (and Tina) Lopez of Marshall, Quincy (and Aly) Lopez-Foster of Kansas City, MO, Heaven Robinson of Fresno, CA; 6 grandchildren: Sofia, Sylis, and Skylarr Lopez of Marshall, Brooklyn, Taylor, and Darren James Lopez-Foster of Kansas City, MO; brother, Michael Novelli of Fresno, CA; grandparents, Deborah and Duane Raber of Yokuts Valley, CA; mother-in-law, Debra Goodwin of Marshall; his beloved blue-nose Pitbull, Ivy; an aunt, cousins, and many friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Jordan Novelli; grandfather, Pasquel Novelli; and father-in-law, Douglas Dailey.