Visitation: Saturday, February 22, 2003 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Hamp Funeral Home, Inc. Adam & Seymour Streets Tonawanda, NY 14150
Visitation: Sunday, February 23, 2003 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Hamp Funeral Home, Inc. Adam & Seymour Streets Tonawanda, NY 14150
Service: Monday, February 24, 2003 9:00 AM
St. Amelia R.C. Church Eggert Road near Colvin Town Tonawanda, NY 14150
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Sam J. Bellia
Member of St. Amelia's Parish
Sam J. Bellia, age 75, of the Town of Tonawanda, died Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Buffalo, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Anna (nee Loschiavo) Bellia and was a lifelong resident of the Tonawandas. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he was a member of St. Amelia R.C. Parish. He was employed at the former Twin Coach Company in Cheektowaga for 22 years, retired from Laborers' Local No. 210 in Buffalo, and was presently employed at Laidlaw Transit Company in North Tonawanda.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee Robinson) Bellia; three loving daughters, Joanne (Craig) Woods, Georgine (Anthony) Capizzi, and Lisa (Mark) Mizerkiewicz; three brothers, Augustine (Mary Joan), Angelo (late Leora) and Anthony (Maureen) Bellia; two sisters, Rosalie (Russell) Ministero and Concetta Giglia; and his mother-in-law, Josephine (late George) Trout. He was the devoted grandfather of Anthony, Michael, Jessica, and Matthew; great-grandfather of Adrianna; and special friend of Angelina and Marcus. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 2-5 PM only on Saturday and Sunday at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 AM Monday at St. Amelia's R.C. Church on Eggert Road in the Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. Interment at Elmlawn Cemetery.
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