Dear David, 
I have the best memories of you and Phyllis while you were woking at the original Elwood location.  I remember how you told me in confidence how you felt about Phyllis.  Sadly after i moved from Windsor to Toronto,  l slowly lost contact with you both.  So sorry to hear of your loss.  My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. 

Noel

For as long as I can remember, Phyllis has been like a big sister to me.  I've known her little sister, Lesley, for all my life. Phyllis exuded happiness, laughter and sunshine wherever she went.  She loved my kids like they were her own, and she loved me. I cannot imagine the grief and pain that her family is still feeling, three months after her passing. 
The world has lost a most righteous soul, one who had the ability to make anyone and everyone smile. If she knew you, you'd be sure that there were fun times on the horizon. She was spontaneous with a "screw 'em if they can't take a joke" attitude. 
Her going away "party" was filled to maximum capacity.  It was truly a testament to a life well-lived. I've always admired that trait in her; if you want to do it or go somewhere, she'd be the first one to say, "Why don't you?". She was one of the most special people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. And loving. 
My deepest of sympathies to her family: David, Seraphina, Ramo, Sophia, Paul, Lesley and BG. You were all a huge source of love to her and she for you. 
I loved looking at the pictures here. She was such a beautiful being, with a heart of pure gold and love. It's not fair to anyone who knew this wonderful woman that she was taken from us way too early. I love you, Phyllis. Thank you for being there when I needed you. Peace and love. 

My daughter Julie had the great fortune of meeting Phyllis at St. Robert’s when their girls were in school. Phyllis and her became friends. She was Julie’s Earth Angel. When Julie was down Phyllis was there trying to cheer her up and giving her good advice. When my daughter lost her house, Phyllis was there to lend a helping hand. She went over and above what a friend would do. 

When my daughter Julie passed away in 2014, Phyllis showed up at my house and wanted to know what she could do to help. I don’t think she knew that she had already done so much just by being her friend. Last year when Julie’s daughter died, Phyllis showed up at my house again in tears wanting to know what she could do to help. She had a truly great spirit of love in her. Her laugh was contagious and she had a great capacity for helping those in need. 

My apologies to her family for not being at the service. We just found out about her passing.  We loved her and will truly miss her. 

Since I am one of the Belletinis who has lived out of state since I was 25, I mostly got to spend time with Phyllis when I was able to be in town for Memorials. But this is what I saw:
a woman whose capacity for laughter and even joy was always close to the surface ready to burst out. She loved her children so much it radiated from her, even when she wasn't specifically telling a story about one of them. If I sat at a table with her, I felt lucky. I had the impression she could befriend anyone, anytime. I got it that she would be there for people who had needs right away.  I also sensed from her stories that she was downright adventuresome.  Since I could not make it up to Detroit, I relied on my sister's great description of the memorial...the music, the beauty of the eulogies. But most of all, the great numbers of people who were there...that alone revealed the soul of Phyllis: a woman who loved and was loved in good measure by all whose life she blessed.  The grief of her family:  David, Serafina, Ramo and Sophia, will be held in the embrace of such an amazing love.   Mark Belletini

 Love and prayers to Dave and family. Phyllis was a shining star for her warmth, caring nature, fun attitude and very big heart. When she was in the room, her presence was felt not only by her stature, but by her smile. She brought much joy and laughter to our family gatherings and we loved her for who she was. May your memories give you comfort and may we all be inspired by her memory to care for each other as much as she did. 

My condolences to Dave and Serafina,Ramo and Sophia upon the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Phyllis's inner and outer beauty would light up the darkest times. Rest in Peace, dear lady. 

My sympathy to the family.  It's not easy when someone we love dies, the pain and feeling of helplessness can seem unbearable. The Bible teaches that there is going to be a resurrection and those who are dead will be brought back to life.-John 5:28,29

I am so sorry 😢 Phyllis was a wonderful lady with such a big heart ❤️ and smile I will miss our fun conversations on the beach in caseville  she was so proud and loved her kids so much you guys were her life  RIP sweet lady god bless you

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Phyllis did have such a beautiful smile.  It’s easy to see she had many friends and family that will miss her sorely.  May you all be of comfort to each other along with knowing Jehovah promises to be close to the broken hearted and save those crushed crushed in spirit.   Ps 34:18

We are deeply saddened by the passing of sweet Phyllis.  We sure had fun in Caseville.  Botch and I are going to miss you Phyllis.  Prayers to your family at this time🙏 I know Mike is showing you around and God putting his loving arms around you.  May you Rest In Peace and the memories are a lifetime.  Love you honey❤️  BOTCH AND VICKIE

I had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis a few years back.  She was a lot of fun and always very kind to me.  I felt comfortable around her and any opportunity to see her was welcoming.  She always had a smile and a laugh. I know she will be missed by her family and many more.  May she rest in peace. I feel very fortunate to have know her. Prayers and blessing to Dave, the children and all that loved her. You are in my thoughts.


Words cannot express the sadness we all feel at the loss of sweet Phyllis-  a special person in so many ways.   I was lucky enough to meet Phyllis and Dave in the mid to late 1980's.
At the Ellwood bar on Woodward Avenue.  Developed an instant friendship and bond.
How ironic is this?  Dave is a locksmith by craft but I think he had an expert partner in unlocking things!  Phyllis was his expert partner in unlocking all the love in the world!  Their love for each other, their love for their precious children, and their love of life!

RIP Phyllis

I was always happy to see Phyllis! She made me feel special and she always made me laugh! She had the most hilarious stories. She also was genuinely interested in how I was doing as well as my family. The thing that sticks out the most to me about her...the love she had for Dave and her kids. They were what mattered to her more than anything in life! I will miss her smile and her laugh and her hugs. 

Thank You Phyllis always welcoming me when I cam back to Detroit for a visit!! You always made me laugh since I first met you in the 1980's. 
God bless you!!! Steve 

My Cousin Phyllis and her sister Lesley, growing up were like the older Sisters I never had. Beautiful, fun,loving,wise, cheering me up and cheering me on, helping/guiding every way possible. Phyllis would take my brother and I to go swimming/fun activities and in my later teens even opened her home for me to stay for awhile as well as threw me a high school graduation party! She was one in a million and I'm so very Thankful and will cherish the memories. I'm so heartbroken over not being able to have been by her but know she understood/forgave me, still Loved me and I had some comfort knowing she was surrounded by Love and at Peace . She will be greatly missed and never forgotten! My Love, thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends.

We all are so saddened that Phyllis has been taken far to early. She was always a bundle of fun when the room was full, or a party was in full swing.  A few weeks back I was able to spend some time with her, family and friends. In spite of her terrible illness,  she displayed her typical energy with many  memorable stories that lit up the room. While we have been separated by a great distance, Phyllis and Family took the time to visit a couple of times here in Florida. I had the pleasure of watching her children grow up to be wonderful adults, to which Phyllis and David I know are very proud parents.
While I can't be there, I want to tell the entire Belletini Family you are in our thoughts. She will be greatly missed by all!

Dave, Judy, Patrick, Phillip, Lauren and Zachary Somerville  



















 

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Phyllis Ann Belletini

August 5, 1962 – March 15, 2018

Harry J Will Funeral Homes

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