Helen P. (Swanson) Belli, 85, of New Bedford died Thursday September 26, 2002 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Italo J. "Si" Belli, and daughter of the late Frederick C. and Hazel (Magorty) Swanson.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Survivors include 3 sons, John J. Belli and his wife Ellen of Sharon, David P. Belli and his wife Carol of Snellville, Georgia, and Alfred A. Belli and his wife Denise of Woburn; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late Hazel Lamar.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford,Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 10 AM.Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Friday, September 27, 2002 from 5-8 PM. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.