James Ralph Bellisario

James R. Bellisario was born in Detroit on May 15, 1941 to Ralph and Josephine Bellisario. James passed away on November 20, 2025 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan at the age of 84. He is the Loving husband of 58 years to Linda. Loving father to Robert Schultz, Carrie (John White) Schultz, Kimberly Richardson, and Johnathon (Michelle) Bellisario. Very proud Papa to Johnny and Jennal White, Jacob, Joshua, and Jenna Richardson, and Gabriella Bellisario. Also very proud great grandpa to Brayden Richardson. Dearest brother of the late Peter (Lorraine) Bellisario, and Jennie Schultz.

James worked at Ford Motor Company for 40 years, after retirement he loved spending time with his family and making spaghetti sauce for them to enjoy. He cherished spending his time attending all of his grandkids sporting events and dance competitions. During the winter months, he loved traveling to Florida with his wife Linda, where they spent time playing cards and visiting with friends.

Visitation Friday 1-8 PM with a 7 PM rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Saturday 9:30 until 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 44633 Utica Road (s. of Hall Road), Utica. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.