Dolores "Maria" (Whitney) Bellino

Of Braintree, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2024.

Beloved wife of Joseph Bellino.

Loving mother of Joseph and his wife Andrea Bellino of New Hampshire, Christopher Bellino of Braintree, Rachael and her husband John Roche of Braintree, and the late Marc Anthony Bellino.

Cherished “Nana” of Giavanna, Dominic, Michael, Max, Jade, and Marchesa.

Sister of Carol Hassan and her late husband Denis of Plymouth, Donna and her husband Paul Romikitis of Weymouth, Denise and her husband Dennis Martin of Weymouth, Donald Winters of Plymouth, and the late George Whitney.

Maria is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Maria’s life was a testament of nurturing love, as she cherished every moment spent with the many children under her care. Though nothing brought her more joy than the precious time spent with Family and Friends.

Family and friends will honor and remember Maria’s life by gathering for a visiting hour in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, on Friday morning, June 14, 2024 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maria’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.