Carl “Speedy” James Bellizzi, 67, of Branford, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Haven. He was the husband of Judith “Judi” Pacapelli Bellizzi. Born in New York, NY on September 8, 1946; son of the late Charles and Marie Moramarco Bellizzi; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during the Vietman era; had worked as a professional photographer retiring from Life Touch Studios of Derby; was a member of West Cove Anglers, Milford Stripe and Bass Club, and the American Legion Post #196, Milford. Carl loved fishing, boating, and photography. He is survived by his step-children Kristin (Jerry) Milo, Suzanne Peracchio and Karen Nieves; step-grandchildren Tony (Nicole), Michael and Nicholas Nieves, Christopher and Ryan Milo, and Jeffrey Peracchio. Brother of Dan (Barbara) Bellizzi. Also survived by a nephew.
Funeral Services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning Dec. 3rd at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. The visiting hours will be Monday Dec. 2nd from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the V.A. Charters, P.O. Box #504, West Haven, CT 06516.
I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Carl was a great guy who always went out of his way to help his fellow fisherman. Rest in peace Carl! We had some pretty good times fishing and running the meetings with the Milford Striped Club. You will be missed.
Judi and family
Sorry for your loss.
Dear Judy and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in our prays. Love you Tony and Eileen Cerillo
God rest your soul Carl, you are one of the nicest men I have ever run into in my life. Always open to conversation never a harsh word for anyone. The summer days at the marina talking to you will surely me missed. God bless and keep you "SPEEDY"
I served with Carl in the Mobile Riverine Force in 1969-70.
We had lots of fun and lots of nerve racking moments together.
I posted his picture on Facebook to see if I could make contact with him.
A friend told me to google his name and that's how I found the obituary.
So sorry for your loss.
Carl was a good man and I'm proud to say we served our country together.