Albert L. Bellorini Jr., 87, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Springfield on July 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (Morin) Bellorini. A graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School, Al proudly served his country as an Aviation Electrician in the U. S. Navy. He received the National Defense Medal, serving on the maiden voyage of the U.S.S. Forestall, whose passengers included the newly married Prince Rainer and Princess Grace. He later served on the U.S.S. Champlain. Upon leaving the Navy, Al served the Town of Ludlow Police Dept. for over 33 years, retiring as Detective Sergeant. While
working and raising his family, he earned his B.S. from Westfield State and his Masters in Criminal Justice from AIC. Al was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, member of the Unity Club, a life member of Ludlow BPOE 2448 and Polish American Citizens Club. He loved raising and tending his roses, golf, playing the trumpet and organ. He and Helen loved traveling both in the U.S. and Europe.
Al is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Helen (Zalewa) Bellorini, his daughters Angela Bennett of Ludlow and her companion Dean and Jana Veo and her husband Brian of Shelton, CT; his sister Beverly Andersen of Durham, CT, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Jean Boucher.
The memories are many and love for him timeless. While we will all miss him dearly, we are glad he is at peace.
All services are private. Donations in Al’s memory may be made to Attn: Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, Provincial Superior, Marian Fathers, 2 Prospect Hill Road, Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA 01262.
Fernando Pina, 75, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on September 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was the son of the late Mario Pina and Odete (Camacho) Antunes, and his step–father Jose Antunes, who raised him upon the passing of his father. In Portugal, he proudly served as a paratrooper in the Portuguese Army and then immigrated to the United States in 1969 upon marrying the love of his life. He settled in Ludlow where he was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, a member of the former PACC, The Rifle Association, and a 51 year member of the Gremio Lusitano Club. Fernando worked for many years at Dana Everflex and then Smith & Wesson from where he retired and was also a 32 year member of the Ludlow Special Police Force retiring as a Lieutenant, where was affectionately known by his fellow officers as ‘The Commander Lieutenant Pina“. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman, electronic geek, scratch ticket junkie, and soccer fan, especially of Benfica; but his greatest joy in life was his time spent as a proud VoVo. His 7 grandchildren were everything to him and he never missed any of their sporting events, activities, or achievements. Fernando was the beloved husband of 51 years to Maria Teresa (Marques) Pina; a devoted father to Ann Pina Provost, and Dianne Goncalves and husband Joe, all of Ludlow; a proud Vovo to Nicholas, Tyler, Liliana, and Joseph Goncalves, and Mattingly, Angelina, and Isabella Provost; brother to Antonio Antunes in Portugal; and also leaves many loving extended family and dear friends including his mother–in–law Ana Marques, his former son–in–law Daniel Provost, and dear friends The Dias, Rodrigues, and Carvalho families.
Walk Through, No Contact Visiting Hours for Fernando will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 4:00-6:00pm in Ludlow Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held privately by his family.