Dr. John Bellotte Tribute 2015

CLARKSBURG — Dr. John Anthony Bellotte, age 69, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at his residence after a long fight with cancer. He was born on March 15, 1946, in Bridgeport, WV, the son of the late Joseph A. Bellotte and Mary Teresa (Paletta) Bellotte.
John is survived by his wife, Teresa (Parsons) Bellotte; three sons, Bradley Bellotte, M.D., Brent Bellotte, M.D., and Travis Bellotte, M.D.; a daughter, Heather Bellotte, M.D.; godson, Michael Bellotte; stepson, Andy Hess; three grandchildren, Emma Bellotte, Kendra Hess, and Charles Clinton Hess IV; spiritual granddaughter, Audalynn May Cline; and two brothers, Anthony and David Bellotte.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Joseph and Samuel Bellotte.
Dr. Bellotte attended St Mary’s High School and went on to graduate from WVU School of Medicine in 1972. He was known throughout the medical community for his work in pulmonary and critical care medicine, treating hundreds of black lung patients in the Appalachians. His passion for teaching will be remembered by a generation of resident physicians who graduated from United Hospital Center and WVU School of Medicine. He loved traveling with his wife, the theater and the performing arts.
Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home, 124 Olen Thomas Drive, Clarksburg, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 2-7 p.m.; funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 7 p.m. Pastor Samuel Henry will preside over the service, with special music performed by Madison Douglas.