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Eugene De Bellis Passes Away - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Accordionist, teacher and conductor Eugene De Bellis passed away on March 16th, 2019. He attended St Lucy's Elementary School, Seton Hall Prep H.S., N.Y.U., and graduated from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Music Education. Gene was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was the Conductor for the U.S. Infantry Band in 1950. He was the Director, owner and respected educator at De Bellis School of Performing Arts, 1952-2014, conductor of D.M.S. Alumni Band, President of Accordion Teacher's Association of New Jersey, member of Mid Atlantic Music Teacher's Guild and honoured by a variety of societies and music schools for his continued work. His family, friends, and students will always remember his warm personality and dedication to and love of family and music. |