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Ralph Bello Obituary

BELLO, RALPH R. "ROCKY" Ralph R. "Rocky" Bello 91, of Orange, husband of the late Vera Coratti Bello passed away on April 4, 2013 in Middlesex Hospital. Father of Don Bello of Madison and Gary (Katie) Bello of Clinton. Brother of Frances Mazzacane of Orange and the late Marianna D'Angelo. Grandfather of Tracy (Brian) Madden of Palm City, FL Mark Bello and Gary (Krista) Bello Jr. all of North Branford and Stephen (Michele) Bello of Orlando,FL. Great grandfather of Brinn Bello and Emily and Brooke Madden. Rocky was born in New Haven on December 8, 1921 son of the late Dominic and Maria Carlino Bello. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven TUESDAY morning at 9:15 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call MONDAY from 5pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contribution's may be made to Peregrine's Landing at the Shoreline 91 East Main St. Clinton,CT. 06413 Sign Rocky's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2013.

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Don BELLO

March 31, 2020

Its been 7 years since your passing and I miss you and mom very much.......RIP your loving son DON

joanna demars

November 12, 2013

sorry for your lost.... i use to take care of him at peregrines

joanna Demars

November 12, 2013

so sorry for your lost i use to love taking care o him... he will always be in my prayers... we had a strong bond and good memories... he always put a smile on my face when i would go to work and sit down and look at his car book with him and just sit and talk....

Celeste Kelsey

April 13, 2013

Gary and Katie...we know you will be surrounded by loving friends at this time of loss for you and your family. You have always been supportive to others in their time of need - may you both now find comfort and peace in the blessings you have. Our condolences to you and your family Celeste and Bob

April 12, 2013

This man was the "GREATEST".My family is no longer with us ,we will all miss him ,"Absent from the body and face to face with the lord". Bless you all, James Anthony LaVorgna

Barbara and Dave Bulgini

April 8, 2013

Dave and I are very sorry for your loss. May Jehovah give you the strength you need to endure your loss at this time. All our love

Jim Giordano

April 8, 2013

Don and Gary,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
May he rest in peace

Linsley Barbato

April 8, 2013

Don and Gary, I have fond high school memories of your father and mother's hospitality. Your Dad was so proud of you both, then and always. Please accept our condolences. Linsley Barbato and Wally Grigo

April 7, 2013

Rocky,
You and Vera were like another set of parents and grandparents to us. You exemplified the value of family and hard work. Thanks for being a great neighbor and friend. May you and Vera rest in peace.
Love always,
Frank,Joyce, Anthony and Jessica

April 7, 2013

Dad,
We always knew where you were, either working to support the family or home with us resting to prepare for the next day. You did this 7 days a week. Thanks for your example in being a hard worker.
Love Gary & Kate

April 7, 2013

DAD You worked very hard your whole life to provide for your family. RIP Love Don

Frances and Micah Mazzacane

April 6, 2013

We will miss you Rocky!

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