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Michael Belfiore Obituary

BELFIORE, Michael D. In Tewksbury, of Chelsea, on February 18th. Beloved husband of the late Venera "Vi" (Barbera) Belfiore. Devoted father of Natalie Santagate of Chelsea, Marguerite Belfiore and her husband John Elliott of Tewksbury and Grace Belfiore and her husband Neil Head of Temple, NH. Dear brother of John Belfiore of Revere, the late Ralph Belfiore, George Belfiore and Ethel Belfiore. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Santagate, Christine Landale, Kimberley Gulley, Theresa Zajackowski, Jason Miller and Gregory Miller. Adored great grandfather of Andrea, Megan, Matthew, Rachel, Alicia, Hannah, Ryan, Isabella, Sarah and Aiyah. Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Son's Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday, February 22nd at 10:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Monday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of their choice. To send an expression of sympathy or for directions, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com. Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2011.

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Emily Vallier

February 23, 2011

To Vi and Mike in Heaven:

Look over your beautiful family as they keep you in their hearts with love and treasured memories. Every moment I shared with you both, in Massachusetts, or New Hampshire, was a moment full of joy and laughter. Thanks for showing how to live, really live!

Emily Woolf Vallier

Laurie Kelly

February 22, 2011

Dear Lisa & Family,
Even though it's been many years, I recognized "Pops" in that photo by his smile &, as another noted, that twinkle in his eye. I also remember fondly his doting on his lovely bride. Nice to think of them reunited, with their kindness clearly living on in all of you. Love, thoughts, & prayers.

Karen (Tait) Draper

February 22, 2011

Dear Grace and family,

I was sad to learn that you father had passed away. Your parents were nice people. I can see them in my memory at your house in Chelsea when we were kids. I also remember your father taking me up to a summer home in Jaffrey. I always had a nice time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Gary Malave

February 22, 2011

My thoughts could not express how sad i have become hearing that my grandfather passed on feb 14th, but when i heard that one of my favorite uncles have passed also. To all my distant family and friends. My heart goes out to all and uncle mickey will be missed very much. I know its been years since i have seen him along with some of my family, but the memmories are always there.. Always a thought of my two most loving and heart felt relitives. aunt venera and uncle mickey.. In loving memmorie, Gary son of Peggy Belfiore survived daughter of Ralph Belfiore.

Tina and Ron Gerber

February 21, 2011

To the Belfiore Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather - his love for you and yours for him was easily recognized by all. A quiet and gentle man with a twinkle in his eye and wry sense of humor, he has earned his heavenly reward - spending eternity with his dear Vi.
With much love,

February 20, 2011

Dearest Pops,

Who's going to cheer me on when I play Jeopardy and remind me not to take any wooden nickels? I will miss you so much.

Love and more love,
Lisa xo

February 20, 2011

We loved you more than words can ever say. We will miss your kindness, your compassion and most of all, your silly jokes. :) God Bless you.....
Love Always - Kim, Jim, Ryan & Isabella

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