Joseph P. Belotti

Of Pembroke Pines, FL., 94, formerly of Watertown and Lexington, died peacefully at his home on June 30, 2008. Beloved husband of Viola Belotti (Tocci) for 64 years. Devoted father of Joseph Belotti, Jr. and his wife Carole Lynne of Harvard, Barry Belotti of Fitchburg, and Frances Englehardt & her husband Walter of Pembroke Pines, FL. Dear brother of the late Louis Bilotta and sisters Rose Aiello and Loretta Cordeiro, all of Providence, RI. Loving grandfather to Lynne Daw and her husband Jeff of Fitchburg, Joseph Belotti III of Westford, Kirk Englehardt and his wife Cindy of Dallas, GA and Kimberly Englehardt of Smyrna, GA. Great-grandfather to Winona and Lindsey Daw and Gavin Englehardt. He also leaves many nieces & nephews. Mr. Belotti is a US Navy Veteran and served his country honorably during WWII. He worked as a printer for the Boston Herald for over 40 years before retiring to Florida for 33 years. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St., Rt. 16, NEWTON, Thursday at 11:00AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton at 12:00 Noon. Interment with military honors in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Memorials in Mr. Belotti's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101. www.magnifuneralhome.com