Obituary of John Douglas Bielli

The family of John Bielli is deeply saddened to announce his passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on September 14, 2018. John was the son of the late Gerry and Reida (Raymond) Bielli, born January 8, 1950 in Saint John. He was a graduate of Simonds High School and attended NBCC. He began his career with NB Tel in the stockroom in 1972 and retired in 2010 as a cable splicer in the Fiber Op program. He formed many long lasting friendships with co-workers over the years and enjoyed breakfasts with fellow retirees on Friday mornings. John was a past volunteer with St. John Ambulance and served on the Quispamsis Ambulance; and the NB Heart Surgery Support Group. He was also a member of the Men of St. Mark’s and enjoyed his supper club group. John loved the game of baseball both as a pitcher and later as a coach and competed in Judo. He also enjoyed a good joke, a game of cribbage and was well known for his witty sense of humor. John was a true family man who was especially proud of his two children and his treasured grandson. John leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia "Pat" (Martin); his daughter Carrie McGrath (Sean); son Jack (Jehanne); and grandson Jack McGrath. He is also survived by his sister Jennifer Whitaker (Gary) of Hampton, mother-in-law Peggy Martin and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law Paul Martin. Arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visitation on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Family Interment will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of John may be made to Lakefield Elementary Home and School or the charity of the donor’s choice.