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ESSIE BELLANTE Obituary

Essie died peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014. She was born on November 4, 1926, in Aberdeen, WA the daughter of Harry Fontaine Coles, Jr. and Lucille May Folsom. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Stephen F. Bellante; and her brothers, Charles, Harry III, David and Phillip. She is survived by her son, William Joseph Ryan of McCall, ID; and her grandchildren, Elisa Beth Bennett of Santa Ana, CA, and Matthew Jason and Amy Jene Bellante of Tacoma WA; and two great-grandchildren, Aden Kale and Maya Caitlyn Bittmann also of Tacoma. The family ask that any remembrances be made to Holy Cross Center for Women in Fresno.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Nanci Bellante

November 16, 2014

We will miss you, Mom. You were a wonderful mother-in-law, grandmother and mentor who became a dear friend over the years. We love you. You will be dearly missed.

Helen Chuhlantseff

November 16, 2014

You were a dear friend Essie. I loved you and always will. You were part of our family and all loved you.






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Bridget Haskins

November 16, 2014

i think this is the little lady who was a friend to my mother in law anita myers... anita passed away in 2000 and for a few years following i kept in touch w her but as the years went by we lost contact and just the other day i was talking about her to my husband... essie was a kind soul and dear friend to anita... a genuine and humble woman who i will always hold dear in my heart and forever remember in my prayers... GOD bless you essie

Nancy Lucinian

November 15, 2014

I've been thinking abt Essie. I walk my dog in the neighborhood on Teilman, and always looks towards her and Steve's home. I have such fond memories of those 'good ole days' Believe me when I say, she will be missed...RIP Essie. I have many pics of her and Steve from our backyard parties.

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