Gelles, Morton S. “Morty”, 88, of Wellesley (formerly of Newton), passed away January 1, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Babette (Lapidus), daughters Irene LaRosee (Charlie Bibeault) and Pam Gelles, grandchildren Nicole LaRosee, Rachael Langey, Shoshanna Bibeault and Jacob Bibeault, sister Barbara Pressman, and many nieces and nephews. Due to current health restrictions funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers donations in Morton’s memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP.org) or to the charity of your choice.