Judy A. Bellitto

March 1, 1947 - February 17, 2021

Judy A. Bellitto, 73, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born March 1, 1947 in Bristol, Virginia, she was the daughter of Nellie R. (Hodges) Bright of Jerseyville, and the late George W. Sheppard. Mrs. Bellitto retired as a data processor for Mercantile Bank. She was an avid bowler and loved to travel, especially to the beach. She and her husband loved to go crappie fishing and ride their motorcycle on Sundays. On July 1, 1967 she married William A. Bellitto in Alton. He preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Mark Uzzetta of Brighton, a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Laura Bellitto of Alton, eight grandchildren, Adam Roemer (Becca Wolff) of Medora, IL, Ali (Ryan) Bennett of Brighton, Jessica Duncan of St. Louis, MO, Zachary (Jenny) Uzzetta of South Carolina, Kelly Uzzetta of Brighton, Kyle (Virginia) Ontis of Godfrey, Jacob (Brandi) Bellitto of Alton, and Max Ontis of Alton, and four great grandchildren, Owen Porter of Brighton, Hazel Ontis of Godfrey, Sebastian Ontis of Godfrey, and Bryson Bellitto of Alton. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Getsel Bright and a sister, Hazel Gaither. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Private burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton. Pastor Rob Cleeton will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com