Tribute Wall
Sunday
5
November
Visitation at Funeral Home
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Sunday
5
November
Visitation at Funeral Home
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Monday
6
November
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Monday, November 6, 2023
St. Patrick's R.C. Church
9 North Clinton Avenue
Bay Shore, New York, United States
Final Resting Place
St. Patrick's Cemetery
225 Brentwood Road
Bay Shore, New York, United States
Obituary
Belford, John Lawrence, Jr., age 82 passed on October 30, 2023 after
a valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his
beloved wife Mary Susan and four children John (Carolyn), Timothy
(Carmela), Brian (Stafi) and Mary Elizabeth Bolz (Henry). “Pop” was
the cherished Grandfather of Anthony, Joseph, Moira, Sarah, Julia,
Safi, Brian Jr, Adam James, Andrea, and Henry. Beloved Brother of
Paul, Michael, Andrew and Anne (Ryan). John was born in NYC and
raised in Bay Shore. He attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School,
Chaminade High School, College of the Holy Cross and Columbia
Law School. He served in the Navy after college and was Lieutenant
Junior Grade on the destroyer USS Davis during the Vietnam War.
John was a member of the St. Patrick’s Parish council. John was a
past member of the Board of Directors of Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was chosen “Man of the Year” by Bay Shore High School Athletic
Sponsors. He is the past president of the St. James Chamber of
Commerce. John practiced law in St. James for over 30 years.
Reposing Sunday 11/5 from 2-5 and 7-9 at Chapey Funeral Home,
West Islip NY. Funeral Service Monday 11/6 at 11AM at St. Patrick’s
Church, Bay Shore NY. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, East Islip, NY,
www.adrcinc.org/donate/.
In Lieu of Flowers
The family requests donations be made in John's name to
The Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center
200 Carleton Avenue
East Islip, NY 11730
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Paul Sullivan posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Jack and I were classmates at Holy Cross, and his friendly manner and sense of humor made for quick friendship. I will say a special prayer for him and his family.
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Lauren Vlachos lit a candle
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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We send our deepest sympathies to John’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during grief. All our love and support, your friends at Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center.
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