Obituary of Richard Bellettini

*photo* Bellettini, Richard L. "Dick" Age 77 of Morris and formerly of Coal City and Ottawa, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Morris Hospital. Born March 25, 1936 to the late Mildred (Bry) and Primo Bellettini in Ottawa, IL where he was raised and educated, graduating from Marquette High School with the class of 1954. Survived by his loving wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Bretag) Bellettini, whom he married October 6, 1956 at St. Columba Parish in Ottawa; beloved father of Karen (Raymond) Berta of Normal, IL, Kirk (Rose-Anne) Bellettini of Seneca, Kerrie (Joseph) Doglio and Karlene (Craig) Benson, both of Coal City. Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Catherine) Berta, Alex Berta; the late Taira Bellettini, Britney (Brian) Olson, Loren and Morgan Bellettini; Ashley Doglio, Brianne Doglio, Natalie Benson and two step-grandchildren, Eric and Erin Wilson. Also survived by two great grandsons, Dayten Wood and Tanner Wallace; several nieces and nephews, and his special Aunt Mary Zanarini. Preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter. Mr. Bellettini was a dedicated retail grocer for many years as the owner and operator of Bellettini Food Stores serving the communities of Sandwich, Seneca, Washburn, Wilmington, Spring Valley and Coal City. He was a member and past Chairman of the Illiniois Food Retailers Association. Dick and Peggy also operated the Montgomery Wards Catalogue Outlet and Bellettini T.V. and Appliance, both in Coal City. After retirement, he spent 13 years working for the Grundy County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Bellettini was also a member of the Coal City Lions Club, a former Grundy County Deputy Coroner, volunteer for the Coal City Fire Department Emergency Squad and board member of Assumption Catholic Church and Coal City Schools. Dick enjoyed golf, playing cards and cooking, especially his famous rib eye sandwich. Funeral services for Richard L. Bellettini will be Thursday, November 7, 2013, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Edward Howe, C.R. celebrant. As it was Richard's wish, cremation rites will be accorded following Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Immaculate Conception Church or Morris Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 3 - 8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Dr., Morris For Information: (815) 942-5040 www.fredcdames.com