Bellone, Robert M. – Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc.

Robert M. Bellone

April 30, 1959- August 23, 2021

Robert M. Bellone died on August 23, 2021 at 62 after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in the Bronx and was a proud Fordham alumnus, having attended Fordham Prep, Fordham College, and Fordham Law School. As a lawyer, he spent most of his long career advocating for the rights of injured workers, having the privilege of sharing his professional life at various times with his brother, father, son and nephews. Bob had many passions outside of work. He enjoyed cooking, cars, father-son road trips, swimming, rock music, old movies and traveling. He was a prolific painter and his artwork adorns what had once been his parents’ home, which Bob and his wife Nancy had lovingly restored in recent years. Most of all, he loved sharing a good meal and a glass of red wine with his family and close friends. Bob had a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life, and his warmth and good nature will be missed by all who loved him.

Bob sadly leaves behind his loving wife Nancy; his devoted son, Bobby Jr.; his brothers and sister, Thomas Bellone (Rosemarie), Larry Bellone (Sarah), and Susan Larrabee (Len); his mother-in law, Lucy Ospina, and sister-in-law, Liz (Greg); his six nieces and nephews Tommy, Michael, Becky, Andrew, Daniel and Tessa; a large extended family; and many close friends and colleagues. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Marie and Simon Bellone.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4PM to 8PM at Fred H. McGrath funeral home located at 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bronxville, New York on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 9:45AM. Interment will be at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob’s name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research or to Swim Across America, a cancer fundraiser event Bob participated in over the years.

Condolences(28)

Mike Connolly says
August 23, 2021 at 2:46 pm

RIP my longtime dear friend and fellow Ram
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  Luz Velez-Matos says
  August 23, 2021 at 7:44 pm
  
  My deepest Condolences to the Bellone family!
  I pray God gives you all Comfort Peace & Strength to get through this most difficult time.
  May he RIP ?
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    Jo Ann Sullivan says
    August 24, 2021 at 1:04 pm
    
    I am deeply saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing.
    I hope his memory is a blessing.
    Sincerely,
    Jo Ann
Alexander Swett says
August 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm

My deepest condolences to the family and their friends. Robert was an awesome person and I wish everyone the best in getting through this difficult time.
Jackie Larrabee Bohan says
August 23, 2021 at 5:19 pm

Dear Bellone Family,
We are so very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. He always had a kind word for others and a smile on his face. He will be dearly missed! We are thinking of you, and sending many prayers your way.
ALEXANDER EDWARDS says
August 24, 2021 at 10:43 am

Our deepest condolences for the loss of Bob, he will surely be missed. May the Lord grant his family resolve and strength at this most difficult time, however knowing that he has been called by by the Lord. May the Lord always keep the wind at the backs and sunlight in the eyes of his family. May he RIP.
Nicholas DiSalvo says
August 24, 2021 at 11:27 am

Please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of Bobby. I will miss seeing him around the neighborhood and at the Workers’ Compensation Board. He was a nice guy and has an amazing family. I have not yet met a Bellone that I did not like. You could not find anyone with anything bad to say about him personally or professionally. His passing is a big loss for all that know him. We pray for his wonderful family during these challenging times. RIP
Brian & Susan Cushin says
August 24, 2021 at 12:10 pm

Sincere condolences Nancy & Bobby Jr.- may he RIP-God Bless.
Susan Capeci says
August 24, 2021 at 3:25 pm

My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed
Marc james Wachtell says
August 24, 2021 at 4:45 pm

Bob, from the old breed of collegial attorneys, I will miss you at your night job networking. Tom, sorry about your loss. Bob’s passing is a loss to our little world of WC.
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  Sabrina Byrd says
  August 24, 2021 at 9:26 pm
  
  My most deepest and sincere Condolences to the Bellone family. Losing a Family member is never easy. I pray you all find strength and comfort knowing that he is now watching over you all, and find peace knowing that he is no longer in anymore pain. I send you all a big Hug and all my prayers. My love to the Bellone family.
Larry Komsky says
August 24, 2021 at 5:25 pm

I was deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. He was so personable and exuded such warmth even under workers comp adversarial hearing circumstances. He was a unique soul, and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Tom and the entire Bellone family who were lucky to have him among then for the last 62 years.
Elizabeth Edwards says
August 24, 2021 at 8:34 pm

Our deepest condolences to Nancy, Bobby Jr. and all of Bob’s loved ones. We are so very sorry for your loss and will miss him dearly. May you all find peace and strength during this time. Love to you all.
Gary, Marguerite, & Greg Basso says
August 25, 2021 at 1:46 pm

Our heartfelt condolences to Nancy & Bobby and the entire family. We are deeply saddened at the news of Bobby’s passing. We pray for him and all that loved him. He will be missed.
Raymond Nicotera says
August 25, 2021 at 4:10 pm

To Robert’s Family: I am so so sorry to hear. Robert has been a dear friend and trusted colleague for more than 25 years. He was am amazing person with amazing patience. He handled so many of my clients and virtually every single one called me and thanked me for referring them to ‘Robert. I will always have him and his family in my prayers! May God Bless You All
Rich Miller says
August 25, 2021 at 4:10 pm

So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Bobby rest in peace.
Guy Ennis says
August 26, 2021 at 7:27 am

To the Bellone family
Dina and Guy Ennis are sorry for your loss.Our memory, of Bobby is one word the sums it up gentleman.
Tom Kelly says
August 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm

My condolences to Nancy, Bobby Jr., Tom & Rosemary, and the entire Bellone family.

Bobby was a real gentleman, taken from us far too soon. May he Rest In Peace.
James J Gilloon says
August 26, 2021 at 9:01 pm

Our deepest condolences to Nancy, Bobby Jr. and the entire extended family. Our heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Bob was a force of nature and a gift to all of us to have had the pleasure to become friends with.. May we always remember that may as the pain he has endured is la burden now lifted from him as he now rests in peace in a better place. He was a gentlemen, generous and a great friend tp all.
Ronald Zezima says
August 26, 2021 at 9:17 pm

My deepest condolences to the Bellone family. Bob was a real gentleman, always kind and helpful, generous with his time and wise advise, and always had a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Mario Garcia says
August 27, 2021 at 8:10 am

All my condolences to the Bellone’s family. I met Bob severeal year ago, He was a great husband, father and man. He was an excellent cook.
Lance Ogiste says
August 27, 2021 at 10:10 am

I was saddened to hear of the passing of my Fordham Prep classmate Bob Bellone. Bob was a kind and thoughtful person. He will be deeply missed. My most sincere condolences to the Bellone family.
Frank & Carmelina DiMarco says
August 27, 2021 at 2:08 pm

To the Bellone family: Our deepest sympathy and condolences. We knew Bob for many years. He was always a gentleman and a pleasure to be with. We will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Bob.
Sonia Berrios says
August 28, 2021 at 12:35 am

In loving memory of Robert M. Bellone. To the family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Mr. Bellone touched many lives. I will always remember how he shared words of encouragement whenever someone was going through a difficult time. In his deeds..a gentleman. He cared. He will be missed. May God bless you and comfort you all.
Mark Wines says
August 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

Condolences to the entire Bellone Family from the Wines Family. So sorry to hear the sad news that Bob had passed away. He was one of the good ones – and now has left too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gerard Spillane says
September 21, 2021 at 3:06 pm

I was very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. Although I did not know Bob all that well, we had a mutual friend in Eugene Madden and I enjoyed some Christmas cheer last year at Gene’s house with a group that included Bob & Nancy. My sincere condolences to Nancy and all of Bob’s family, he was a great guy. May he Rest In Peace.
Paul Sebastian Chiaramonte says
December 9, 2021 at 1:59 pm

I just learned of the unfortunate passing of Bob. So sorry and condolences to the family. I met Bob at Fordham Law School and we became fast friends there.
Janice Friscia says
June 17, 2023 at 10:26 am

Dear Nancy, I was shocked to hear of Bob’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of this wonderful man. This is Jan from way back. I remember the day you and Bob got married. Jan

Bellone, Robert M. April 30, 1959 - August 23, 2021

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