Daniel F. Bellemare

Remembering and Honoring the Life of Daniel F. Bellemare


WATERBURY – Daniel F. Bellemare, age 55 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Daniel was born October 1, 1966, in Waterbury the son of the late Albert and Jacqueline (Bridschge) Bellemare. The youngest of 7 children, he attended Wolcott schools and went on to become an ironworker and talented carpenter.

He was a loving father and brother and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him. Dan had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Sadly, he quickly passed from an apparent heart attack. Dan loved cooking, Harley Davidson motorcycles, heavy metal music, animals, bonfires, the outdoors, and being with family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory and honor his legacy are his children; Lauren Bellemare of NC, Robert (Bobby) Bellemare of Hamden, and Rachael Bellemare of Wolcott. He also leaves his siblings; Ellen Talbot (Michael) of Oxford, Jacqueline Dawiczyk of Wolcott, William Bellemare of NC, Judith Bellemare, Diane Garafola (Dennis) and Lois Bellemare all of Wolcott and many nieces, nephews and so many friends; and best friend, Cheryl Pecha. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Wendy. His family extends a sincere and special thank you to his treasured doctor’s, He Zhang and Diane Kim and the compassionate staff at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Funeral services for Danny will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Basil the Great Parish, Saint Pius Church, 525 Woodtick Road, Wolcott. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Woodtick Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with Danny’s family on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 5:00 till 7:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1987 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT. In lieu of flowers and to honor Danny’s life, please consider a donation to assist his teenage daughter, Rachael Bellemare, c/o Webster Bank, 710 Wolcott Rd Wolcott CT 06716 ATT: Bellemare Fund c/o Lisa Martin.

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