Gerald J.

"Jerry" Belmonte

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a funeral gathering and visitation for Jerry Belmonte in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Friday, December 29th from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. before leaving in procession to Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody for graveside services.

At 69 years of age, Gerald "Jerry" Belmonte passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 20th

Beloved husband of 46 years to Mildred "Cookie" (Metrick) Belmonte, devoted father of Joseph M. Belmonte and Heather A. Forbes and her husband Michael, all of Revere.  Loving son of the late Jerry A. and Rose C. (Lamonica) Belmonte, and brother of Debra Ann Morales.

Jerry was raised in Revere and attended local schools.  He worked for many years as a professional auto mechanic, working at several area car dealerships.  Later in life he  worked as a truck driver, delivering wholesale produce.

In his lifetime Jerry and his wife were devoted Bruins fans.  In his younger years he enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing, he owned several racehorses and enjoyed following races at Suffolk Downs.