Gregory A. Belletiere, 71, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday afternoon after a motorcycle accident. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Louise (Ciocca) Belletiere.
He was a 1972 graduate of Hazleton High Vo Tech School in the carpentry department and was a union painter for many years. He was a member of Owls and Slovak club. His passion was riding his motorcycle.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, the former Jean A. Salata; brother Anthony Belletiere and wife Paula, MD; sister Vanessa Belletiere, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 17th, at 10 A.M. in Good Shepherd Church, Drums. Burial will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Hazleton. The family will receive friends on Friday morning in the church from 9- 10 A.M.
The Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton is in charge of the arrangements.