Benjamin F. Bellisario III, 53, Executive Chef

Mr. Bellisario was born in Lorain on March 11, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of Avon Lake High School. He had been employed by the Spitzer Hotel as an executive chef. He enjoyed gardening and watching football. He was a avid supporter of the Cleveland Browns.

He is survived by a daughter: Valerie M. Bellisario of Lorain, son: Benjamin F. Bellisario, IV of Lorain, 6 grandchildren, his mother Donna J. (nee Clark) Bellisario of Avon Lake, sisters Christine M. Boyd, Gina L. Bellisario both of Avon Lake, Debbie A. Sivert of Sheffield Lake, brothers Ken Bellisario of Ontario, CA, Ron Bellisario of Lorain, Don Bellisario of San Diego, CA, Mike Bellisario of Sheffield Lake and Bob Bellisario of Lakewood, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn A. (nee Shullick) Bellisario in 2002, his father Benjamin F. Bellisario, Jr, in 1994 and a grandson Benjamin F. Bellisario V in 2002.

Friends may call Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005 at 10:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor of St. Mary Church in Lorain, officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemtery Lorain.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Benjamin F. Bellisario III Benevelent Fund at any First Merit Bank Branch.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.