In loving memory of

Patricia L. Bellavia
October 21, 1930 - May 12, 2024

Patricia L. Bellavia

Greece: Died in her sleep on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Esther Clarke, brother E. William Clarke, husband Michael F. Bellavia, granddaughter Emily Bellavia Smith, nieces Beth Cappon, Charlene Bellavia, and Domenique Bellavia.

She is survived by her children David (Margidine), Steven (Edie), Michael, Daniel (Kim), Marie (Cindy Lyndin), and Andrew Bellavia; grandchildren Dawnita (BJ) Kerschner, Maia Bellavia, Kady (Jim) Vincent, Kara Bellavia, Dana (Benny) Meece, Alisha Bellavia, Jason (Mary) Bellavia, Theresa (Ed) Palmieri, Michael Donlin, Sara (Kurt) Doty, Abi Bellavia (fiancé Drew True), Horatio (North) Fairburn; Merlin Benneth, Cyrano Benneth; 25 great- grandchildren, sister-in-law Myra Bellavia, many beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Patricia's life story will be shared during her calling hours, Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4-7 with remembrances to be shared at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be sent to Hope Hall, 1612 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14624 in Patricia's memory.

Tributes

Dawnita wrote on Jul 31, 2024:

"Grandma B, Thank you for all the great memories, I will cherish them in my heart forever! I am so thankful for the last zoom we had together. Since we live so far apart, it meant to world to see you one last time on Earth! I think of you lots. One fond memory is the time you helped my birthday wish come true(Having both of my grandma's together on my birthday since ya'll live so far apart)! You could have made Grandma Juanita & I just one cake since we had the same birthday, but you let us each pick our very own special cake out of your bday cake book. I will never forget how special it was & how magical you made it for me as a little girl. You always had a way of making me feel special ! Thank you for making all my lovely bridesmaid's dresses & also hand carrying our Italian Cookie cake on the plane just for my wedding! Also, thank you for always keeping us stocked in hats & mittens! You are a heck of a seamstress! You have always been so generous making hats & mittens for the needy! I am so glad you taught Bj how to knit, and now Joey has learned as well. I am so thankful for lots of one on one time we got to spend together, through the years! I will miss our jokes, my "Gawdess", fighting back the tears. This is my last Thank you note to you! Thanks for teaching me about those! I love you much grandma! ?? Dawnita "

Mary Myers wrote on May 19, 2024:

"So very sorry for your loss. We remember a lovely conversation about family and Arcadia and Nazareth connections at a concert in Charlotte. Deepest condolences. Tom and Mary Myers"