Passing of Marine Eric L. Bellamy
of the
John W. Thurston Detachment #250
Marines,
It is a with a heavy
heart that on June 25, 2020, United States Marine Corps Corporal Eric L.
Bellamy was called to service in the Heavenly Kingdom of his Lord after
valiantly and bravely fighting a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was
only 50. He leaves behind a legacy of service to his country and love
for family, especially his beloved daughter Leah Bellamy, age 11 and
Leah's mother and Eric's dear friend, Amy MacLeod. He is also survived
by his mother Mary Maysonet and three brothers, Ray, Marco and Matthew
Maysonet, his best friend and "brother" Joe Burt and his Marine Corps
brothers of "Hotel 3/12". Eric was predeceased by his maternal
grandparents, Emily and Charles DeWette.
Born in Paterson, NJ,
Eric enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from
high school. He served as a combat veteran and attained the rank of
Corporal. After receiving his discharge he relocated to Binghamton where
he worked for many years as a carpenter and later began his final
career serving other veterans by working at the Binghamton VA Center
helping veterans secure their benefits. Eric served as Commandant of the
John W. Thurston Marine Corps League in 2018. He was also honored by
the Broome County Legislature in 2018 with the "Veterans of Distinction"
award.
He enjoyed camping
and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his daughter.
They enjoyed playing video games, going to movies and attending the
Renaissance Fair.
Eric and his family
were deeply appreciative of all the love and support provided to him and
them during his illness. The family especially wishes to acknowledge
the nursing staff on South Tower 5 at Wilson Hospital for the wonderful
care they provided Eric during his hospitalizations.
The family will receive
friends from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm Wednesday, July 1st at St. Thomas
Aquinas Church, Highland Ave. Binghamton. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 1:30 pm. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Vestal
Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial to pancan.org
PLEASE NOTE (From the funeral home): ACCORDING
TO RULES IN PLACE IN NEW YORK STATE RELATING TO PUBLIC GATHERINGS THOSE
ATTENDING THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL MASS MUST COMPLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING PRACTICES:
Face masks must be worn by EVERYONE at all times.
Physical distancing
practices are in place - all those who do not live in the same household
must remain a minimum of six feet apart while in line to greet the
family and also while seated in the church.
Also pertaining to
physical distancing - to minimize risk of unintentional exposure to
Covid-19 no shaking of hands, kissing, hugging or other physical contact
is allowed.
Use of hand sanitizer is encouraged. Sanitizer will be available at the church.
The maximum capacity allowed in the church will be a total of 300 people.
The maximum attendance allowable at the burial ceremony is 50 people.
We thank you for
being respectful of these public health rules put in place by New York
State. In order for us to operate and provide services to the public, we
are required to abide by these procedure. Please make every effort to
comply.
