Peter-Bellew-Obituary

Peter J. Bellew

Easton, Connecticut

1920 - 2021

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Peter J. BellewPeter J. Bellew, age 100, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Easton, CT on Nov. 11.A talented and self-taught musician, he led an Irish band for 40 years and played at hundreds of weddings and dances throughout New York and Connecticut. He was one of the founders...

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Quite a legacy Dad left! He was the last surviving charter member of the Gaelic American Club, Fairfield. Hundreds, thousands knew him. Accomplished as an accordion player, knew so many practical things, an education being around him.

Sincerest and deepest sympathies to the Bellew family on Peters passing. May he rest in peace.

Dear Patricia and family, I am sending you thoughts of love and strength as you manage. Your Dad made an impact on many people and he was so lucky to have you. Love.

Saddened to learn of the death of Peter rip - he used to visit myself and my colleagues Susan and Annmarie in Crossmagken Library, Co Armagh when he was home in Kiltybane on holiday - we loved to see him coming and listening to his many stories. I danced with him at the `Fiddlers Green´ festival in Rostrevor Co. Down and during the open-air ceilis he `kept me right´ showing me steps of dances that I never knew. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to Patricia (whom I met in the Library with...

Peter was a very nice man. I lived next door to the Bellew´s. I have a lot of great memories from those days. As a child I remember Mr B going out to entertain all the time. He would have an accordion and a little amplifier. I just happened to followed in his footsteps and was fortunate enough to be associated with the Fairfield Elderberries. Mr B joined the Elderberries about 20 years ago and he would play his accordion for residents at many Nursing Hones and Assisted Living facilities. I...

Peter you will be sadly missed in Kiltybane by all your family. A great man who led a great life. Sympathy to Michael, Patty, Janet and Brian on the loss of their father.

Peter will be missed on both sides of the Atlantic. To all his entire family, sincere sympathy. He was a rock of common sense and enjoyed all things Irish. "I nglac Dé igcónaí é."

We are so sorry to hear of the death of Your daddy Peter, a great friend of our family all his life. Such a lovely friendly gentleman, always had a smile and craic for everyone. Thinking of you all and sending our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Bellew family on this sad occasion . May Peter´s Gentle Irish Soul Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Peter's family on the sad occasion of his death. I remember him very well and his generous welcome when I visited the Gaelic Club with my cousin's Kathleen and Betsy Mc Hale. May he rest in peace.