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Richard Bellanger Obituary

Bellanger, Richard H. SELKIRK Richard H. Bellanger, age 73, of Selkirk died Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany. Born in West Springfield, the son of John and Grace (Gladden) Bellanger. He was a staff sergeant in the US Army for 20 years serving in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, and Okinowa. After retiring from the military he began another career in the diesel plant in Selkirk working for 23 years with Conrail and CSX railroads. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Hellen (Leppanen) Bellanger; devoted daughter Laura Mahan of Palm Bay Fla.; sister Beverly and her husband Kenneth Hulsopple of Springhill Fla.; brothers Donald (Joan), Ralph (Rose); sisters-in-law Jean Bellanger, Irene Allen, Marie Setford, Miriam (Robert) West, Jean (Lawrence) Roy, Ingrid Roy and Eva Leppanen; brother-in-law Charles Carlson; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, Robert and John Bellanger. Richard enjoyed traveling, bowling, treasure hunting in Fla. and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday evening 3-6 p.m. immediately prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be immediately following Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk. Rensselaer. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date. The family has requested that those who wish make memorial contributions to the Disabled American Vets, 1044 Broadway Albany, NY 12204

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

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Donna & BJ Gleason

December 16, 2007

To Aunt Hellen, Laura, Dad, Mom, Aunt Susie and Uncle Ken, Uncle Ralph and Aunt Rose - We loved Uncle Richie very much and were very proud to have been part of his life. He was a kind and gentle soul. Right now I can picture him with Grammy and Grampa, hanging out with Uncle Johnny and Uncle Bobby looking down over us. May he rest in peace in heaven with God and Jesus.
We love you all very much.

Ella Maria McGill

December 12, 2007

I'm going to miss both of you coming into the clinics,take care please call us if you need anything

Rose Bellanger

December 11, 2007

Hellen and Laura - Ralph and I will miss Richard so much. He was a kind and gentle man who treated everyone with respect. Remember the happy times you had together as a family and his memory will live on. He will always be in our hearts.

Love, Rose & Ralph

Burton Hulsopple

December 11, 2007

Ken and Beverly, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in Peace on the knee of God.

THE KOT FAMILY

December 11, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Faye Willams

December 11, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kimberly burch ( capparella )

December 11, 2007

Rose and Ralph,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bill (Red) Welch

December 10, 2007

Ralph, Don and family,

Please accept my deepest condolences on
Richard's passing. He was a fine man and I remember him well when I hung out with the Morris Street crowd many years ago. Our last contact was when I ran into him at the Army recruiting station. I was in the Marine Corps at the time and attending to some business when I had time to have a chat with him. God Bless you all.

Pat & Bill DeLaMater

December 10, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kevin and Carlene Labounty

December 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donald & Joan Bellanger

December 10, 2007

...Those who never knew him...
Your Loss is Greater

All of Richard's family, his extended family and his friends feel a great loss.
But those of you who never knew him...your loss is greater...
For you were never blessed with all the memories that all of us thank God we have...
And our memories will live with us forever...

God Bless you, Hellen and Laura, you know...we share your pain...

With all our Love, Hugs & Prayers
Donald and Joan
(brother and sister-in-law)

Kerry & Joyce Layman

December 10, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. We have enjoyed knowing Rich.

Christina Moore

December 10, 2007

My thoughts are with you during this time of loss.

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