JOHN MARTIN BELLI

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JOHN BELLI Obituary

BELLI JOHN MARTIN, ESQUIRE Passed away at Temple University Hospital on February 23, 2022 after suffering a stroke. John is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Belli, his children Andy Belli (Alisa) and Katie Snover (Andy), and his beautiful grandchildren Harry and Ellie Snover with another Belli baby expected in March. John is also survived by his brothers Steven (Lisa) Belli and Martin (Deanna) Belli, his sister Gina (Mihir) Maniar, as well as nieces, nephews, and in-laws. In addition to being an ardent supporter of Temple football, John was a loving and devoted husband and father, the best brother, kind and silly grandfather, teammate, coach, advisor, mentor, and friend. John's intelligence and diligent study of the law made him an invaluable fixture of Philadelphia's criminal justice system for nearly forty years. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation with John's family on Wednesday Evening beginning at 5 P.M. at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A Remembrance will be held at 8:30 P.M. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to Saint Saviour Catholic Academy, 701 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215, or the charity of your choice. Share condolences at www.kollerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 27, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BELLI

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11 Entries

gregory pagano

February 26, 2023

You are missed - My prayers are with your family my friend.

Seth Demberg

April 11, 2022

John and I were scared little freshman footballers together, being together gave us strength, he was classy all the way
R.I.P. JB

Ed Mecner

March 6, 2022

I met John in 5 th grade when I transferred from another school, sat behind him and we became best friends. We attended Brooklyn Tech HS where we both played football and took the trains together to school and during football season after practice, so many memories. One if my memories we would have spring conditioning and had to carry each other up 8 flights of stairs, John was my partner and probably outweigh me by 50 pounds so I would struggle carrying him up half flight of stairs he would do most of the rest of the stairs with me piggyback style, lots of laughs.hWe weight trained at the local YMCA and remained friends all these years , I just spoke with him days before his stroke without any indications of any health problems, I will miss you my friend, condolences to family and friends

Diane

March 3, 2022

John was the best brother-in-law anyone could ask for, a true friend. For over 40 years Andy and I and Maryann and John raised our children together, vacationed together, and spent most every holiday and special event together. Christmas Eve was always a favorite, especially the last few years when we would watch It´s a Wonderful Life. As Clarence says to George: "Strange, isn´t it? Each man´s life touches so many other lives. When he isn´t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn´t he?" All of us who knew and loved John have been left with an awful hole, but have also been left with so many wonderful memories. John you are loved and will be missed.

Jack mcmahon

March 2, 2022

I have known John for 35 years. He was simply a great guy, a man´s man who excelled professionally but was even better friend, husband, father and grandfather- the true measure of a good man. RIP my friend

Jim Evans

March 2, 2022

John, I will miss our talks, as we shoveled ourselves
out from under all of the snow from the storms. You were insightful and funny and I'll never forget you working in shorts and me bundled up like we lived in Alaska. I'll miss our little talks as you were cutting your grass and I was working in the garage.
To the best neighbor a man could ask for...We will miss you! Our prayers are with you, Mary Ann and your beautiful family.

Phil Luchun

March 1, 2022

John was the most dependable friend I´ve ever had.

Bruce Wolf

March 1, 2022

My condolences to the family.

Irene

February 28, 2022

John was such a good man and husband. He made people laugh great with kids, he will be truly missed. He loved Mary Ann so much, God bless the entire family.

Karen Dawson-Haines

February 28, 2022

My Deepest Condolences to my former colleague and friend Maryann. My prayers are with you and your family.

Charles Lanzalotti

February 27, 2022

John I Am Proud To Call You My Friend. You And I Spent Many Years Working Together In Court. It My Privilege To Work With You! Till We Meet Again! Love You Chalie

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