Phoenixville Woman, Former Iron Hill GM, Passes At 47

Image and obituary courtesy Campbell Ennis Klotzbach Funeral Home

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Nicole T. (Ruggieri) Bellano, age 47, wife of James F. Bellano, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at home. Born on April 13, 1970 in Springfield, PA, she was a daughter of Thomas F. Ruggieri, Sr. of Phoenixville and the late Martha (Gilpin) Ruggieri.

Mrs. Bellano was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, and attended Temple University. She previously worked as a General Manager at Iron Hill Brewery, and more recently was enjoying working as a LuLaRoe Fashion Consultant. Nicole was a loving mother, who spent all of her time with her children at their ball games, plays, and activities. She also enjoyed the beach and vacationing in Ocean City, NJ with her family.

In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Bellano is survived by three children, Nicolas, Jake, and Maya Bellano; and one brother, Thomas F. Ruggieri, Jr., husband of Amy Fitzgerald of Chicago, IL.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass at St. Ann Chapel, 604 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. John J. Newns. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenxiville, PA or on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in the Chapel from 9:30 am - 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Bellano Children Memorial Fund, c/o Citadel Federal Credit Union, 558 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.