John Herman Bella, 72, died March 7, 2013, at home.
He was born in Chicago and moved to Vero Beach in 1985, coming from North Miami.
He was an Army veteran. He was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Before retirement, he worked for the Indian River County School District.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Carol Ann Bella, of Vero Beach; daughters, Shary Cox and Mary Lou Bella, both of Vero Beach; sons, John H. Bella Jr., of New York City and Andrew Bella, of Vero Beach; sisters, Phyllis Hassel, of Alpharetta, Ga., and Mary Quillin, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; brothers, Frank A. Bella Jr., of Flossmoor, Ill., and Joe Bella, of Frankfort, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Bella in 2002; and brother, Ronnie Bella.
Memorial contributions may be made to Diocesan Service Appeal, www.diocesepb.org.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. March 16 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.
A guest book is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.