"Joyce and family, My deepest sympathies to you all. I only met Joe recently but it was obvious he was a very special man."
In loving memory of
Joseph DeBellis
January 20, 1930 - March 26, 2014
Rochester: March 26, 2014. Survived by wife, Joyce P. (McConnell) DeBellis; children, Doris (Glenn) Williams, Joyce Piazza; grandchildren, Katie (Brad) Barnett, Julia (Jarrod) Durdin, Ross (Jessica) Tomlinson, Anthony (Kristy) Tomlinson, Dustin Tomlinson; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces nephews; special nieces nephew, Ginger Murphy. Vicky Lambert, Amy Weber, Daniel D'Andreano.
Visitation is 2-6 PM on Sunday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd). Joseph's funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 AM at St. Theodore's Church, 168 Spencerport Rd, Rochester. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Joe was born in Rochester on January 20, 1930 to Carlo Katarina and grew up on Bronson St. As a young boy, he enjoyed riding and caring for horses and this continued as he got older.
He graduated from Madison High School and worked as a master mason and was a member of Local Union 3.
Some of Joe's favorite activities included attending family reunions and playing cards with the family. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching western movies, and listening to jazz music.
Family and friends would best describe Joe as someone who was gentle, honest, and not politically correct. He will be greatly missed.
Tributes
"May God Bless Uncle Joe and Aunt Joyce. Although we are saddened by Joe's passing we are comforted by our faith knowing he is in eternal peace and is reunited with his siblings and all of his loved ones that have passed before him. Joyce we wish you the strength and courage you need to move forward and heal in this difficult time of sorrow and grief. We love you very mcuh and will surround you with our prayers. Peace"
"Papa you will always be with me. I'm so happy I got to see you again. It made me so happy that we had time to spend together I just want you to know you were the best papa I could of had and I live you always and forever"
"Joyce,
Our condolences to you an your family on Joe's passing. He was a fun-loving guy who always had a smile for us!"
"Very sorry to learn of Joe's passing. I have so many fond memories: joking, golfing, working etc. I will miss him at our Bricklayers monthly meetings on Thursdays. Snow prevented me from coming Sunday, to personally express my sympathy and condolences."
"So many wonderful memories. So much laughter and love. May these things carry you through Joyce & Dodie & family. Love you, Di"
"I will forever be grateful to have known and loved my Uncle Joe. He was like a grandfather to my kids and a second father to my husband Dan. He always made me laugh and was generous and kind even when he was joking around! He taught me to play blackjack and wore my children's rainbow loom bracelets with pride. He will be missed."
"Additional Tribute Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bwrd3hfEgE"