Steven Frank Belotti
Steven Frank Belotti
August 15th, 1961 – January 31st, 2026
*Author’s Note: The following excerpts in our “Life Stories” are from the Celebration of Life service for Steven Frank Belotti for you to read, reflect, and pay your respects privately. Steve’s loved ones gathered for a very special celebration of his life at Piasecki Funeral Home. Joey Belotti and Isabella Belotti shared their musical talents and performed versions of “Ave Maria” and “The Prayer”. Niece Angela and Nephews Dominic, Frank, and Justin shared heartfelt poems. Son Alex presented a loving eulogy. It was an honor to learn about Steve and to help his family pay tribute to his wonderful life. He will be dearly missed by many.
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While the broken pieces of your heart will never quite be the same, know that Steve truly would not want your heart to be troubled. He would want you to embrace your life, live each day, and find joy and peace. My most heartfelt wish for you is that your broken pieces may heal and be stronger and more beautiful because you knew and loved Steve.
May you know in your heart that Steve’s journey is complete, he is home now in the loving embrace of our Lord in heaven. He is reunited with the many loved ones he had been missing including his parents, Frank and Elisabetta, his father-in-law, Julian, and mother-in-law, Patricia. He is surrounded by love.
As we reflect on Steve’s 64 years, it may feel like it all went by far too quickly. While no length of time with our loved ones will ever seem long enough, know that it was an absolute blessing to have had Steve present on this earth for over 6 decades. His time here was a precious gift. When your world is feeling a little too empty, may you fill it with gratitude that your time here overlapped with Steve’s and that you were blessed to know him. May you find comfort in sweet memories, may you find peace in the ways you find him to still be a part of your present, and may you find hope in being reunited with him someday in the kingdom of God.
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A message of love and remembrance from Steve’s son, Alex:
I want to talk about my dad — and the kind of person he was to all of us.
He was a rock.
For our family. For his friends. For anyone lucky enough to know him. He was steady. Dependable. The kind of person you could call and know he would answer. The kind of man who showed up. That’s really what defined him. He showed up.
He showed up for work- spending decades at the Kenosha News, building real relationships and earning the respect of the people around him. He showed up for his friends- through sports, through golf, through simply being someone people could rely on. And most importantly, he showed up for his family. He showed up for my mom- not just as a husband, but as a partner. For nearly 37 years, they built a life together. Through good seasons and hard ones. Through busy days and quiet routines. He was there.
Some of my favorite memories are the fishing trips we took up north in Mercer and later at Lake Delavan. Just the three of us. Long days on the water. Early mornings. Quiet evenings. Laughing. Talking. Sometimes not talking at all. Those trips weren’t just about fishing. They were about time. About being together. About slowing down.
And he showed up for me. He showed up for tournaments. He showed up for long talks. He showed up in the way he pushed me to be the best version of myself that I could be. He taught me how to carry myself. How to handle pressure. How to compete with integrity. How to take responsibility for my life. He wanted me to grow. To improve. To stand on my own two feet. And he led that by example.
One of the ways he showed love was through food. Memories at my grandpa’s. His shrimp pasta. Any dish he touched. We’d all sit down to eat and something amazing would happen. Complete silence. No one talked. No one moved. We were locked in. And my dad would look around and say, “Listen… the winding of the monkeys.” That was our inside joke. Because when it got that quiet, you knew the food was that good. He didn’t just cook meals- he created moments. He brought people together. Family. Friends. Everyone felt welcome at his table.
He showed up for me through golf. We played summer tournaments together. We took yearly golf trips. And it wasn’t just us- it was friends and family too. He loved sharing the game with the people he cared about. And I’m still trying to keep up with him.
He showed up in quiet ways too. He and my mom loved watching and feeding the birds every day in the backyard. Just a simple routine. No spotlight. Just enjoying those small moments together. That’s who he was. He found joy in the little things. He paid attention. He cared. He was friendly. Easy to talk to. Sweet. He made people feel comfortable.
I am so proud to be his son. He taught me what it means to show up. To do the right thing. To be steady. To take care of your family. Losing him hurts more than I can explain. But I also know how lucky I am. Lucky to have had a father who invested in me. Who gave me time. Who gave me traditions. Who gave me an example.
Dad- thank you. For the fishing trips. For the time. For the laughter. For the lessons I didn’t even realize were lessons. Everything good in me has a piece of you in it. I will carry you with me- in how I work, how I love, and how I lead.
I love you. And I’ll miss you every day.
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Steve was a kind and generous soul. He proudly called Kenosha his home, where he built a life filled with cherished memories alongside family and friends.
Decades ago, Steve was set up on a double date with Mary Alderson, and on April 22, 1989, they united in marriage at Mount Carmel Church. Steve and Mary shared a loving and devoted partnership and immensely enjoyed over 36 years of marriage.
He was employed by the Kenosha News for many years, serving as District Manager in circulation for 25 years and later as Customer Care Manager for 17 years, until his retirement in 2022.
Steve was a true sports fanatic who cheered passionately for his beloved Wisconsin teams: the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks. An athlete himself, he loved playing basketball, volleyball, softball, and flag football, competing on all the Kenosha News teams, as well as on a coed volleyball team with Mary. His number one passion, however, was golf. Steve was passionate not only about playing the game but about mastering the art of it. He approached golf with dedication and enthusiasm, constantly studying videos and collecting tips from others to perfect his swing and deepen his understanding of the craft. He enjoyed countless golf outings with his son Alex and numerous friends. He passed on his love of golf to Alex from a young age… even when Alex was more interested in collecting balls along the edge of the course than learning the game, a devotion that eventually took hold in high school.
Fishing became another treasured pursuit, with trips that began years ago in Mercer, Wisconsin, before the family settled at their favorite house on Lake Delavan. Steve sparked such enthusiasm in Mary that she became even more passionate about fishing than he was, eagerly anticipating each new outing. The days and evenings on the lake fishing, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company are among their most cherished memories.
A creative wizard in the kitchen and a master griller outdoors, Steve carried on his father’s traditions with pride. He gathered with family for sausage making “the old Italian way,” using cherished recipes passed down through generations. Steve also had a green thumb, proudly taking over his father’s vegetable garden and tending his own garden at home with care.
Steve poured himself completely into everything he did, always researching and perfecting his approach to whatever he pursued. He was unwavering in his support of everyone else’s pursuits, attending sporting events, games, and family gatherings with enthusiasm. He had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and comfortable, approaching all with genuine care.
Family was the center of Steve’s life. He worked tirelessly to provide love, guidance, and support, and his family will forever cherish the laughter, warmth, and kindness he brought into their lives. Steve was a man who embodied what it means to be respected and compassionate, touching others with his generous spirit and witty sense of humor. His wisdom guided many, yet he remained humble in all things. Through life’s challenges, he proved resilient and faithful, always firmly devoted to those he loved.
Steve’s extended family whole-heartedly agrees that he was the best person. The family shared a message with me from Justin, so Justin I am paraphrasing some of your words here if that’s okay. If Steve was in the room that you were in, you wouldn’t want to leave that room unless you had to. Family and friends alike tried to emulate the actions and convictions that Steve had, and everyone seemed to fall short of his unique greatness. Steve, just being Steve, was like a template or blueprint on how you should handle your business as a man. He made a profound difference in countless lives.
There are countless stories to tell and memories to relive. I invite you to continue to share the memories, share the love today and in the days and years to come so that Steve’s legacy of kindness and unwavering dedication may endure.
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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.” Psalm 18:2
Steve was a rock in all of your lives. Because of his strength, commitment, concern, and love, his family and friends were able to build a solid foundation, to grow, and thrive. You could always depend on him. May you embrace those characteristics of Steve that you love and miss so much so that you may be a rock to others in his honor.
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Steve will be forever loved and missed by his loving wife Mary, his adored son Alex, his dear brother Vincent and Anthony, and many, many other dear family members and friends along with his beloved cats Jake and Oliver.
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Steve, may you rest in eternal peace knowing you are dearly loved.
My sincere condolences and love, Holly