Christopher “Belli” Alan Bellinger, 66, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Levine and Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C.

He was born March 20, 1958, in New York, to the late Bruce Darling and Shirley Bellinger.

Belli graduated from Wantaugh High School. Belli worked for UPS for over 30 years. He attended community college where he completed courses to become a professional golfer. He worked at Riverhead National Golf Course and was a member of the PGA.

He loved his family, especially his wife Lulu, and his two cats, Boots and Spurs. Belli enjoyed cooking and loved to bake. He enjoyed being outside in the garden and going on car rides.

Belli is survived by his wife, Leslie “Lulu” Heath Bellinger; sons, Cameron and Peter Bellinger; sister, Shirley Olsen (Alan); niece, Chelsea Olsen; nephew, Billy Olsen and his son, Trevor; and good friends, Freddy, Mark, Lee, Adam, and numerous others.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, November 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A Celebration of Belli’s Life will be at 12 noon on Monday, November 11, in the Chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5001 South Miami Blvd., Suite 300, Durham, NC 27703.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Bellinger family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.