Julius Edward Bellone Jr.

Julius (“Jules”) Edward Bellone, Jr. died peacefully on January 17, 2021. Born January 1937 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Jules attended St. Vincent College where he met Ellen Conway Bellone, his beloved wife of 60 years. Together they started a family in Philadelphia while he completed his graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. From 1965-1995 Jules was a professor of English and film at Lincoln University, an historically Black liberal arts college in Chester County, Pennsylvania established in 1854. As a scholar, Jules published research on cinema including, Renaissance of the Film. After retiring, Jules enjoyed traveling the world with Ellen, spending time with his family, and exploring his newly adopted home of New Orleans.

Jules was intensely curious and perpetually learning new things. He delighted in learning from others, learning about them, and sharing his interests with others. He renovated the family’s historical home and transformed the adjacent barn into a home featuring original materials. When he was not busy tinkering, Jules loved learning to speak Italian, to cook, to make wine, and to garden. Among his favorite leisurely pursuits were travel, taking long walks, biking, and reading in the sun. Above all else, Jules adored and enjoyed his family, particularly hearing about his grandchildrens’ latest endeavors.

Jules is survived by his wife Ellen and their three children: Adrienne Santa Bacchus (James) of Davidson, North Carolina; Christopher Conway Bellone (Jill) of New Orleans, Louisiana; and Amy Bellone Hite (John) of New Orleans, Louisiana. Additionally, he is survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandson: Lauren Bacchus, Carolyn Bacchus Stapleton (Adam), Grace Bellone, Christopher (“Conway”) Bellone, Jr., John (“Will”) Hite IV, Owen Hite, and Henry Stapleton. He is also survived by his brothers: Paul Bellone, David Bellone, and Daniel Bellone. Jules is predeceased by Yolanda Scurci Bellone and Julius Edward Bellone, Sr. (parents), Eleanor Bellone (sister), and Lorinda Bellone (sister-in-law).

Services will be held on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until noon. A funeral Mass will follow at noon. Due to the coronavirus, masks and social distancing are required; the Mass may be viewed via livestream at https://www.hnjchurch.org/. Contributions in memory of Jules may be made to Lambeth House Employees Emergency Fund, 150 Broadway Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 (https://www.lambethhouse.com/lambeth-house-foundation and designate Julius Bellone / Emergency Fund). Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com.

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