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Glenn Daniel Bellitto, Eastchester Town Councilman, died on April 2, 2020, from COVID-19.

Glenn, 62, was a 30-year Bronxville resident who was defined by his love for his family, his commitment to the Village of Bronxville and the entirety of Eastchester, and his life-long devotion to community service. Glenn was Vice President of Finance at Acacia Network Housing, a non-profit based in the Bronx, and one of the largest providers of transitional housing for the New York City Department of Homeless Services. He truly valued the work and relationships he formed there as part of the larger Acacia Network.

Glenn was born and raised in Yonkers. In 1990, he and his wife moved to Bronxville, the day after they married. Their years together were blessed with two children who Glenn loved beyond all telling. He enjoyed exploring the world with his wife and kids, instilling an appreciation of discovery and adventure in them. He always created a warm and inviting space for family and friends. By hosting the extended family at Christmas and during summers out in Quogue, he helped to create some of the most beautiful memories the family holds.

Glenn’s interest in politics ignited when he was 10, fueled by the debates around current events that he would have with his father at the dinner table. At 12 years old, he could be found distributing election leaflets at train stations. At 18, he was elected Vice President of the Westchester County Young Republicans Club. In his 20’s, he became a Republican District Leader and President of the 11^th Ward Republican Club. At the age of 32, he ran for U.S. Congress as the Republican candidate for New York’s 16^th District.

Prior to being Eastchester Town Councilman, he was Deputy Mayor of Bronxville (his young son Gage being especially proud of his dad for this.) Glenn was also a Bronxville Trustee and liaison to the Bronxville Police Department. His admiration and appreciation of the police force was a constant throughout his career. Glenn was thrilled to become a member of the Eastchester Town Council in 2011. His role as Councilman, which gave him the platform from which to dive into public service even more deeply, was his passion until the day he died.

Glenn’s love of public service began as a young child when he organized Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraisers in his driveway on Huron Road. Glenn drew immense pleasure from being able to be a part of so many different community causes. His involvement with the senior citizen community, his alignment with the interests of condo and co-op residents and his founding role in the Bronxville Green Committee all brought him tremendous satisfaction. Glenn also took great joy from his membership in the Eastchester Italian American Citizen’s Club, Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lion’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Italy and the Eastchester Irish American Social Club (a nod to his wife.)

Glenn always valued education, attending Archbishop Stepinac High School where he made his mark as the editor-in-chief of the iconic 1976 Bicentennial yearbook and as a National Merit Scholar. He graduated from Harvard College in 1980 with a B.A. in Government and received his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1984. Glenn met the love of his life, Kyle, at the Harvard Club in Manhattan and proposed to her in Harvard Yard. He carried forward his love for the school by his volunteer work interviewing interested high school seniors, something he did for over 30 years. For those about town who may have noticed the HARVARD license plate on a succession of family cars, that was Glenn.

He was passionate about passing on his love of education to his children. His daughter, Dale, is now a Dartmouth College alum and practicing attorney. His son, Gage, was a sophomore at Columbia University, which is where he died of an opioid overdose two years ago. Glenn was forever changed by that tragedy. It was then that he channeled his sorrow by becoming a spokesperson with respect to opioid addiction and its impact on families.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Kyle Anne Moran, his daughter, Dale Anne Bellitto, his mother Dolores (Patrone) Bellitto, brother Douglas Bellitto, sister Robin Stettnisch (Bill), nephews Kevin, Ryan and Matthew, and many cousins and aunts. He is pre-deceased by his son Gage, and his father Salvatore Joseph Bellitto.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Glenn may be made to the Center on Addiction (in tribute to Glenn D. Bellitto in memo line) at 485 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10017, or through their website at https://www.centeronaddiction.org/donate.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. A private family service was held at the Bronxville Cemetery, where Glenn was laid to rest.

“All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under Heaven…

A time to weep, and a time to laugh.

A time to mourn, and a time to dance.”

Ecclesiastes 3

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Jeff Poorman says
April 4, 2020 at 9:16 am

I am devastated by the loss of Glenn. Everyone in our community has been touched by his selfless devotion to others. I will remember him as a saint among us. Rest in peace.
Donna Solomon says
April 4, 2020 at 11:34 am

Sending our deepest sympathy & prayers at this very difficult time. May the caring thoughts, love & support of your family & friends help to ease some of your pain at this time. Love & Prayers, Donna, Frank, Frank, & Bena Solomon
Kathy Keyes says
April 4, 2020 at 3:05 pm

I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Sending much love to the family.

Kathy Keyes
Vicky Gatell says
April 4, 2020 at 3:12 pm

My heartfelt condolences and may God comfort you all at this time of grief on the passing of our colleague Glenn. May his soul rest in peace. Our prayers and love are with all in the family.
Leonard Raifman. M D says
April 4, 2020 at 11:00 pm

To Kyle Anne, Dale Anne, Dolores and the Family of Glenn Bellitto
It is with great sadness that I learned of the untimely passing and your tragic loss of Glenn. I send you my
deepest , sincere condolences with the hope that the memories of his love and devotion to family
and his contribution to his community and society
Will bring comfort as your mourn .
Leonard I Raifman MD
Ed Silver says
April 5, 2020 at 6:32 am

My deepest sympathy to Kyle, Dale, and the entire family. A terrible blow and loss.
Lina Staino says
April 5, 2020 at 11:08 am

Very sad for this wonderful family. May god bless Kyle and Dale.
Luis Peralta says
April 5, 2020 at 7:48 pm

My most deepest sympathy to the family.
Glenn was not just a boss but a mentor and a good friend to the Acacia Network Finance team.

He will be dearly missed
Patricia Brigantic says
April 6, 2020 at 10:34 am

Kyle – my heartfelt condolences to you and your daughter. Losing a loved one at any time is a terrible loss, but is made even more difficult under these unusual and tragic circumstances. You and your family are in my prayers.
Matthew Hughes says
April 6, 2020 at 1:11 pm

My deepest condolences to your entire family. I hope you have the opportunity to look back upon the sweet memories you have Glenn. Reflect on some good memories, exchange stories and laugh.
Gloria Moncrieffe says
April 6, 2020 at 1:12 pm

Glenn may your soul rest in paradise. Gone but will forever remember for the great person you were.
my deepest sympathy to you love ones.
Javier Heinert says
April 6, 2020 at 6:18 pm

Glenn was the finest person I had the privilege to work for. Great leader, mentor and a person who had sensibility for others. Glenn was always smiling and brought a sense of optimism to the office. He loved being surrounded by people and appreciated all little details. Glenn was an inspiration to all. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his wife Kyle, daughter Dale and entire family. May the prayers of friends and family ease the pain of this loss.
Scott Pollak says
April 7, 2020 at 11:08 am

I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Caissa Powell says
April 7, 2020 at 7:47 pm

I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Kyle. May God keep you, comfort you and give you a garment of praise. May He heal your heart. Keeping you and your family in prayer.
Despina Kartson says
April 8, 2020 at 6:30 am

Our deepest condolences to Kyle, Dale and your family. May God bless you. Despina & Alexandra
Catherine Devlin says
April 8, 2020 at 7:38 am

Kyle – I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. Heartfelt sympathy to you, your daughter and extended family. My prayers are with you all at this very sad time in your lives.
Harry Porr says
April 8, 2020 at 10:13 am

It was my pleasure to work with Glenn when he served as Bronxville Village Trustee. He was a dedicated public servant. His passion for honest, well managed government was evident in all his actions as a Village Trustee. He is gone too soon and will surely be missed by those of us who had a chance to work and engage with him through the years.
Jennifer Vetromile says
April 9, 2020 at 12:04 pm

On behalf of members of Tuckahoe Senior Citizens sending our deepest sympathy to the Bellitto family. Glenn was a selfless public servant who made all of our lives better. May he Rest In Peace…
Cathy LaFalce says
April 14, 2020 at 2:29 pm

Kyle, I am sad to hear of Glenn’s passing, and so sorry you and Dale have to endure this grief so soon after Gage. May you be comforted and sustained by memories of many happy years together and a life very well lived. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Sarno says
April 22, 2020 at 9:32 pm

My deepest sympathy to Kyle, Dale, and the Bellitto family. Glenn was a dear friend dating to 1977 when we met at Harvard University. It was an honor to be part of his and Kyle’s wedding as well. Glenn was a kind, generous and unselfish man who will be deeply missed.

Bellitto, Glenn Daniel February 6, 1958 - April 2, 2020

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