First reported by Soap Opera DigestSoap Opera Veteran Joe Marinelli Passes Away At 68Actor Joe Marinelli passed away at the age of 68. Born on January 21, 1957, in Meriden, Connecticut, Marinelli was a familiar face to daytime television fans, having portrayed a variety of memorable characters throughout his career.Marinelli is perhaps best remembered for his role as Bunny Tagliatti on Santa Barbara from 1988 to 1990, where his performance as the eccentric mobster earned him a devoted fan base.