April 16, 1939 – September 17, 2024
Donald Pete Del Bello, 85, of League City, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born April 16, 1939 in Manvel, TX, the youngest of three children of Frank Del Bello and Alvira Marasckin. Don enjoyed growing up in the largest Italian family in the area, among many cousins and extended family. He graduated from Alvin High School in 1957 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Don proudly served in the Navy for four years as a member of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team ground crew as an avionics technician. After the Navy, he married Rita Sue Hall in 1961 and they raised two children in Manvel. Don worked as an electronics technician and manufacturing supervisor in the oil & gas industry for many years, and traveled the world for four years as a field service technician while living in Ft. Collins, CO. He moved back to Manvel in 1993 to spend his golden years around family, and finally retired in 2001. Don lived most of his 85 years in Manvel and recently moved to The Crossings Retirement Community in League City. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and fishing Galveston Bay was his favorite pastime. Don also took immense pleasure in tinkering, woodworking, and even inventing new gadgets in his workshop. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, warm smile, and ability to fix anything under the sun.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, son Bradley Del Bello, and sister Reta Del Bello Jarrett. He is survived by his daughter Kimberli Kaye Del Bello Watkins and husband Scott of League City; son Kevin Lee Del Bello and spouse Carrie of Alvin; granddaughter Danielle Nicole Watkins Mellen and husband Daniel of League City; great-grandchildren Grayson Chase Mellen and Devon Reese Mellen; sister Frances Del Bello Johnston of Pearland, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other beloved relatives and friends.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Clear Creek Community Church, Clear Lake Campus, 16743 Diana Lane, Houston, TX. All are invited to attend.
25 thoughts on “Donald Pete Del Bello”
My prayers and condolences to you and your families during this sad time. Though I never met him, he sounds like he was an amazing person and lived a remarkable life. You should feel so lucky to have spent the time you had with him.
I’m certain GOD will find him something to tinker or carve. God bless you.
Thank you for your prayers dear friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful man. I will pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Thank you for your prayers.
Thanks so much for your prayers, Katy.
So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. We were classmates and we both graduated from Alvin school in 1957. Donald attended our monthly class luncheon and we will truly miss him. He was soft spoken and a kind gentleman.
Thank you. He spoke fondly of the luncheons and enjoyed reconnecting with former classmates.
My sincere condolence and prayers to the family. Donald and I were friends and classmate at Alvin High…and graduated together in 1957. Farewell old friend and classmate…until we meet again in Heaven my prayers are with you. Don
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during this sad time. God Bless!
Thank you very much! That means a lot.
Saddened to hear “Donnie” has passed. I have known him as a friend and classmate since fifth grade when my family moved to Manvel. So thankful he and i have had several telephone conversations in past several months. Will miss him. Prayers to all.
Thank you for your prayers.
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. Celebrate the love he had for you and your family. Love and prayers to you.
Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Thinking of you, Kim, and all of your family during this sad time. God’s peace be with you.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.
Kim, I’m sad to hear of the passing of your precious daddy. I lost mine 2 years ago. Prayers for you all.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, Patty.
I also grew up with Donnie in Manvel. Will always remember him as a great friend and becoming a great dad and man. Will miss him. He is restoring a friendship with Leo my late husband in heaven. Doris Booth Isaacks
Thank you Doris. I’m sure he’s having a great reunion with lots of friends and family in heaven.
Donnie as we called him was my cousin and he and Sammy Rossi were my favorites on my mom's side of the family. Both are in heaven now and both are greatly missed. My son Roland is up there with them. Three great men gone too soon.
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Sending your family our condolences. I enjoyed visiting with him in the past at “the park”.
He had the biggest smile. ❤️. Hugs
Thank you Debra!
Kim, so sorry to hear of your sweet daddy’s passing. I just found out. I always liked his soft, sweet manner. Wishing you many happy remembrances of your lives together.