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Peter Bellas Obituary

BELLAS, Peter James 54, passed away in his home in Wesley Chapel, on May 21, 2012 after a long term illness which he had fought with strength and courage. He was born in Chicago, IL on Feb. 11, 1958 to James Peter and Elizabeth (McQuattie) who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline and two sons, Nicholas and Paul (from a prior marriage), and his two sisters Roberta (Bobbie) Tajak of West Palm Beach, and Paula Manley (Rob) Coloma, MI. He was a Marine Corp veteran and a logistics manager at various military bases. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-3 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012 with a service immediately following at Gonzales Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. Interment will take place in Benton Harbor, MI.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 24, 2012.

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