pFormer Harrisville, NY resident (2002-2012), Richard (Dick) Belmont returned to the arms of Jesus on September 27, 2016. He was at home under the loving care of his family and the angels of Gentiva Hospice Care of Reno, Nevada. Dick was the only child born to Frank and Bessie Belmont on December 19, 1931 in White Plains, New York where he spent his childhood primarily in the extended care of loving aunts and uncles and happy times with his many cousins with whom he remained in contact throughout his long life. /ppAfter serving in the U.S. Air Force, Dick traveled west to Colorado for some years, moved back east for a while and finally settled in Reno, Nevada, where he met and married his wife, Jo, in 1974. He served for many years in the hotel industry as captain of the Bell Staff for several of the major hotels in Reno, later finding the highlight of his career as a school bus driver for Special Education and Special Needs students in New York and Colorado. In retirement he continued his service to elementary school youth at a local Boys & Girls Club teaching chess. Dick was involved with the Reno Neil Road Senior Center as an active Pickle Ball player and square dancer, and regularly participated in the center’s Conversation Café./ppDick is survived by his wife, Jo Belmont of Reno, Nevada, his son Wayne Belmont of Loveland, Colorado, and four beloved step-children who were proud to call him “Dad” ─ a daughter Bernadette (Bernie) Holst and sons Daniel Taylor and Jim Taylor all of Reno, and son Carmen Taylor of Spring Creek, Nevada. Dick also enjoyed a special relationship with his sister/brother-in-law, Denise and Tom Davis of Spanish Springs, Nevada. He was further blessed with a legacy of 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dick leaves as well an aunt and numerous saddened cousins and dear friends throughout the U.S. Also surviving is Dick’s loyal beagle-basset companion, Dreyfus, presently spoiled by Bernie. /ppAlways mischievous, Dick asked in lieu of any gifts or contributions, that your vote in the upcoming presidential election NOT be cast for Hillary Clinton./ppA service will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada, at an October date yet to be determined. For details, please contact Bernadette Holst at 775-409-2524./p
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