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John Bella Obituary

BELLA - John J. , on May 2, 2007 (lifetime resident of Long Beach). Beloved husband of the late Kathryn. Devoted father of Joseph (Barbara), Jean Czyzak, John (Regina), Kathy (Paul) Henck, Joanne (Michael) Diamond, Marianne (Daniel) Larson, Patricia (Thomas) Niland, and George (Susan), also survived by 26 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Cherished brother of Josephine Caivano, Anthony, Anna Holmes and sister-in-law Elizabeth Combs. Reposing at Vanella's Funeral Chapel, 2860 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church, Monday 9:15AM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM.

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Published by Newsday on May 4, 2007.

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Marianne & Tom O'Hara

May 6, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Bella family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

angela kielkowski

May 6, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family!!!

larry madden

May 5, 2007

God Bless the Bella Family,
Now and Forever.

Bill and Carol McGeehan

May 4, 2007

To John's Family,
We can't tell you how saddened we were to learn of the death of your father, John. He was a very kind man and a true friend to us. He will be missed by us and a lot of other people here on Nettles Island.

Mary Guthrie

May 4, 2007

I can't tell you how sad I am of Grandpa's passing. I know he's now back with Grandma in heaven looking down on all the family. He will be missed with great love and affection. Mary and Billy Guthrie

Michael McCartney

May 4, 2007

Words can't express the loss of such a kind and great man as my
Uncle John. Our deepest sympathy
to the entire Bella family!!
Michael and Jackie McCartney

Joan & Gordon Kimball

May 4, 2007

We cannot begin to tell you how saddened we are by the passing of John. John was a wonderful friend and a real gentleman. He will be missed a great deal here on Nettles Island. Our prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Barbara & Chris Tazzetta

May 4, 2007

To Our beloved friend John. A gentle and kind man. You will be missed and will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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