Pisgah Forest – Eric Richard Bellini, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016.

He was the son of the late Louis and Louise Merola Bellini. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Vincent Bellini.

Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Eleanor S. Bellini; sons, Rick Bellini, Jr. of Pisgah Forest and Greg Bellini of Hendersonville and a brother, Nicholas Bellini.

Graveside services will be held 10am, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. A Memorial service will be held 1pm, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.