John Bellafatto, 89

John Bellafatto, a proud Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts at the age of 89.

 

Born in Sea Cliff, New York, John was the son of John G. Bellafatto, who immigrated from Italy, and Gumersinda Guzman Y Lopez, born in Puerto Rico. He graduated from Sea Cliff High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy.

 

John spent his later years as a resident of Rochester, Massachusetts, where he retired from Home Depot after years of dedicated service. Known for his tireless work ethic, he touched the lives of many through both his professional and personal endeavors.

 

He is survived by his children: John Bellafatto of Bristol, RI; Mark Bellafatto of Richmond, VA; Angela Feather and her husband John Feather of Cumberland, RI; and Michael Bellafatto of Reno, NV. He shared these children with Vita (Tumbarello) Bellafatto, their loving mother.

 

A lifelong fan of baseball and football, John found great happiness traveling across the country visiting ballparks and soaking in the spirit of the game. John will be laid to rest with at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation to support veterans. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett.