Anthony C. Belmonte Jr.

Visitation Date: Monday, November 2, 2020
Visitation Time: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Funeral Time: 7:00 pm
Place of Funeral: Chapel Service at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Funeral Notes: During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the current State of Illinois Guidelines, and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Burial Private

Anthony Carmen Belmonte III, a retired Chicago Police Officer who served for 32 years, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 1:23AM at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. He was 87. Anthony C. Belmonte was born November 22, 1932 in Chicago to the late Rose and late Anthony “Pope” C. Belmonte II. He served two years in the Army, and later went on to be one of the original negotiators of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, where he served as the union’s first vice president.
Along with his many years of service, Tony spent most of his free time with his loving family and many friends.

Junior is survived by his beloved wife, Christina T. Belmonte; two sons, Anthony C. IV (Traci) and Victor; grandchildren, Christine (Matthew Drzewiecki), Anthony C. V (Jessica), Mikalina, Angelina and Giovanni; step-grandchildren, Courtnie Gabala (Adam), Zachary Shannon (Kayla) and Alex Shannon; many loving great grandchildren; His sister, Phyllis DiViesti (Anthony); his brother, Richard (Linda deceased.) His brother, Bruno (Josephine) preceded him in death. Beloved Brother-in-law to Sam Bovino, Frank Bovino, Carol Carberry, Antoinette Cardillo and Tootsie Borsellino; and many loving great nieces and nephews.