Shrewsbury – David J. Belinskas, 74, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away with his devoted wife at his bedside Dec. 2, 2020, joining in heaven his son, Keith, who passed away Aug. 8, 2011.
David was born June 4, 1946 in Worcester, the son of Stanley and Phyllis (Bindhammer) Belinskas. Raised in Worcester on Grafton Hill and educated in Worcester, David joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly in Vietnam. Upon discharge and return to Worcester, David met the “Love of his Life” Maryann Moossa. They married June 7, 1970 and settled in Shrewsbury, raising their family with love, dedication, and family over the next 50 years.
David worked as an overhead line supervisor for Massachusetts Electric/National Grid for 46 years before retiring. He also served as a past board member of the Central One Federal Credit Union and as a Shrewsbury Town Meeting member.
David is survived by his wife and partner, Maryann; their daughter, Tracey Belinskas-Roach and her husband Paul of Millbury; the apples of his eye, grandsons Shane and Dylan Belinskas; six brothers, Stanley Belinskas and his wife Gail, Paul Belinskas and his wife Jeannie, Michael Belinskas and his wife Barbara, Daniel Belinskas and his wife Nancy, all of Worcester, Stephen Belinskas and his wife Phyliss of Daytona, Fla., and James Belinskas and his wife Madeline of Spencer; his father-in-law, George K Moossa in Venice, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Tara Belinskas; his granddog, Chase; and many nieces, nephews, notably Mark, Matthew and Kurt, who were very close to him, extended family and lifelong friends, Billy Holley, Bob Horne, Ike Aubrey, Jim Gendron, Craig Richards, Lee Schonberg, and Lee Bettencourt. Besides, his son, Keith, and parents, a sister, Sally Phenix; his brother, George; and mother-in-law, Mabel Moossa, predeceased him.
David was a member of St Anne’s Church, the Shrewsbury Adelphi Counsel Knights of Columbus as a 3rd degree member and the Corvette Club. He notably enjoyed attending antique car shows, rides in his red corvette with Maryann at his side.
A true family man, his family always came first in his life. He enjoyed every minute he could spend with them, especially Maryann; traveling to places such as Hawaii, Florida, the Caribbean and Aruba; and the holidays, special occasions and family dinners.
David was also extremely close to his brothers and friends, spending numerous hours talking, laughing, and spending quality time over coffee. He enjoyed playing golf, and the occasional casino trips. He also coached hockey and Little League baseball for the town and loved attending his grandson’s sports.
Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Friday, Dec. 11, from 4-7 p.m., in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. His celebration of Christian burial Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., in St Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury. Burial next to his son, Keith, will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Central Mass Vets Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester.
COVID restrictions including masks and social distancing will be required Friday in the funeral home and Saturday in church. Live streaming will be available for the Mass at www.mercadantefuneral.com/liveservices.
The Belinskas family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses on the seventh floor that took such special care of David while he was at UMass.
