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Antonino Bellavia Obituary
AGE: 70 • North Brunswick
Antonino "Nino" Bellavia died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 70. Born in Burgio, Sicily, Italy he immigrated to Brooklyn in 1964. He had lived in Woodbridge before moving to North Brunswick in 1973 when he opened Nino's Pizza and Subs. He retired in 2008 when his son Tony took over the restaurant. He was honored by the Township of North Brunswick at the 230th Anniversary Gala in 2009. Mr. Bellavia was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in North Brunswick.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years Theresa (Margiatto) Bellavia; his son Tony Bellavia and his wife Bridget of South Brunswick; his sister Enza Vartughian of Monroe Township; two grandsons- Christian and Daniel Bellavia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins including nephews Edmond and Robert Vartughian.
Funeral services will be 10:15am Wednesday from Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by an 11:00am Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church in North Brunswick. Entombment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Peace Church, 277 Washington Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1160 US Highway 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 or at www.diabetes.org/donate.
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Memories and Condolences
for Antonino Bellavia
Jackie Wilcox-Mueller
August 17, 2015
Tony & Theresa,
Nino will be missed, he was a great man!! I hope your memories will comfort you when you are missing him. I can remember getting pizza every Saturday night after mass. Nino would always have it hot and ready to go!! Great memories and the BEST pizza in North Brunswick!
Stephen Kish
August 11, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Taormina Family
August 10, 2015
No words can stop the hurt, but know that you are loved and thought of. Nino was a great guy with a wonderful family. We will miss him, his wit and joking ways. He is at peace. Love to all.
Olga Casas
August 9, 2015
My dear Theresa, My deepest condolences to you and your family, Nino will be in our hearts for ever, what a great man and kind soul he was, we will never forget the great times we all enjoyed at your house in the Poconos and in our trip to Mexico, dear friend may you rest in peace, Theresa you are in my prayers, Olga Casas, and The Rollo family
Donald Girard
August 7, 2015
My deepest condolences to his family. Although I have not lived in north Brunswick for many years, I can remember the days when I had worked for him during one summer when I was a young teenager.
Breheney Family
August 7, 2015
Dear Theresa, Tony and Family,
We just heard of Nino's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy! He was a wonderful man who always made me and my family feel welcome and always had a kind word! He will be missed deeply by all! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time!
Irene Kato
August 5, 2015
Dear Tony, Mrs. Bellavia, and family,
Nino's charm, wit and kindness will be dearly missed. We started enjoying Nino's pizza in '78 following our move to North Brunswick, and continued to enjoy for 35 years. I remember him well for introducing me to the joys of eating olives and opening up my world to many wonderful tastes. Sending love, comfort and strength. Keeping you in my thoughts. Irene (Bognar) Kato
August 5, 2015
Theresa and tony,,,,I am so sorry for your loss,,,I meet you both at the hospital on Friday in the Surgical Waiting Room...My deepest sympathy to the both of you,,,God Bless you both and may your husband and father RIP.... Cecelia Mullane
Victoria Czornyj
August 5, 2015
Theresa and Tony
My sincerest condolences...Nino will be missed and always remembered by many... My love and prayers surround you all
Rose Burtnick
August 5, 2015
Theresa and Tony,
I was so sorry to hear of Nino's passing. He will be missed, but many happy memories will remain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Rose Burtnick
Frank and Alfreda Wilson
August 4, 2015
To Theresa and Family, We are very sorry to hear the sad news and extend our deepest sympathy.
John Bennett
August 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My favorite memory growing up was ride my bike to Nino's for a slice and Yoohoo. He will surely be missed by all.
August 4, 2015
Dearest Theresa and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. May you find consolation in believing the promises of hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayers,
Sue Finn (Cenacle Prayer Warrior)
Tom & RoseMarie (Norris) Healey
August 4, 2015
Theresa, and Tony, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. North Brunswick lost one of their finest.
Jackie, Daniel and Alex Lupa
August 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathy. We were very sadden by the news.
Pitcher Family
August 3, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss
Our prayers are with you all
Anna and Marco derobertis
August 3, 2015
Theresa, our deepest sympathy for your loss ,our thoughts are with you and your family
Debbie Shamy and Family
August 3, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
August 3, 2015
Dear Theresa,Tony,and family. We are so sorry to hear of Nino's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lynn and Jim Nicoletti
August 3, 2015
Dear Theresa and Family My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Nino. I am sorry that I will be away but know that I send my love and prayers. Patricia Wright North Brunswick
Carol and Joe Barna
August 3, 2015
Theresa,Tony and family,
We know what a loss this is to you and our prayers will continue to be with you. Nino was a good family man and took pride in his family. He will be very missed by all.
Lewises
August 3, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss. There is a depth of compassion felt for you. The loving kindness of God can sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. May you have a measure of comfort sharing the loving memories that are in your hearts.
August 3, 2015
Sending deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. Keep your memories forever
Janet (Coniglio) Linnus
Laurie Maibach
August 3, 2015
Our sincerest condolences, we will always remember Nino, such a good man. The Maibach family
Karen Renken-Galgani
August 3, 2015
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Michelle
August 3, 2015
My condolences to the family in your loss of Antonino. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) give you strength to cope with this difficult time.
August 3, 2015
Truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family during these distressing times.
August 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
Stavola Family
MARIO JANICE SERINESE
August 3, 2015
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. TOO NICE TO BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE.
August 3, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know your neighbors have you in their hearts. The Gardner's Pat, Susie and Ty
Laura Zimmermann
August 3, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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