Daniel Bruce Belcore

Daniel Bruce Belcore was born on September 18, 1944, as the eldest child of Patricia and Lionel, in New York. Both of his parents were enlisted in the Armed Services during World War II. His father was in the Army Signal Corp and stationed overseas in Europe when Dan was born. Many pictures and daily letters passed back and forth between the couple during their separation. Once the war ended, the family was reunited in New York. They also had a second son, Christopher, and daughter Barbara.

At an early age, it became apparent that Dan was academically gifted. After high school, Dan was accepted on a scholarship to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he graduated with a B.A. with Highest Distinction in Economics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and one of the most prestigious academic honor societies in the United States. Excelling in economics and business, he then earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business, where he also completed all coursework and general exams for a PhD in business. His career in the business and financial sectors spanned over 40 years during which he was a Trust Investment Officer, Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager. In addition to school and work, Dan had multiple interests including swimming, hunting, chess and, in his youth, the Sea Scouts

While Dan excelled at his career, he also prioritized his family. He was a loving, caring and supportive husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Yolanda. his three children, Becky, Brian and Barbara, and his three grandchildren Keira, Zuri and Eoin. Additionally, he will be deeply missed by his brother Chris, Chris’ partner Carrie, sister Barbara, Barbara’s children Alexandra and Halley, son-in-law Chris, and cousin Mary.

Dan transitioned on April 11, 2022, in the early morning hours with his wife and daughter Becky by his side after a noble battle with cancer and dementia. His family and loved ones will miss his knowledge of every financial factoid, his quirky sense of humor, his ability to carry on a conversation with people from all walks of life, his constant reminders to be safe and “stay in a group,” and all of the love and care with which he provided us. He was a good and decent man, and his family and loved ones will carry on what we learned from him and his spirit in all of us.

A small family service will be held on Sunday, May 29th where per his wishes, his ashes will be scattered.

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