David Bellisario Obituary

I have not even met him in person, I feel as he reaches out.

I was a classmate of David´s in 1969 in Pennsylvania and remember him fondly. I am saddened and sorry for his loss. He was a good friend to me and I am not surprised that he found success and friendships wherever he went.

i offer my sympathy to the family. i want to say his shows and i wont list them were and are the best on tv or the movies by far . i watch reruns of all his shows than the other garbage on TV .. thank you David!!!

Julie, so sorry about the loss of your brother. Was thinking about you the other day, found a picture of us at my slumber party. I hope you are well.

I worked with David at Eckerd Photo Lab In Garland Texas. I am so sad to hear the news of David's death. David was a friend of mine. We were work friends but we did socialize occasionally outside of work. My condolences to Davids family. God Bless you i your time of grief. I know he died in 2020, but there is no time stamp on grief. God Bless you. David is with the Angels now

May You Rest in peace . i loved your work which gave me much pleasure thru my tough times in med school and residency !!!Thank you !

I knew David when he lived in Texas. We worked together at Eckerd Photo Lab. We developed film. He and I were very close back then. This is way before him producing any shows. I truly cared for David and I will miss his smile for as long as I live. My condolences to his family

Your family and loved ones have my sympathy.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I cherish the past episodes and will remember them fondly.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. For David from Mike Payne.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. For David from Mike Payne.

I enjoyed all of the shows he had a part in producing from Magnum PI to NCIS Los Angeles. My heart goes out to the family. Our 34 year old son had a glioblastoma. He passed within 2 years. It's a devestating disease and we're praying a cure will be found.

So sad to learn of this. David was many things: creative, funny, curious, smart, and always loyal. If he counted you among his friends, he would always be there for you. I met David in Texas at an SCA event when I was 18. We became good friends for a brief pocket of time as he searched for what he wanted to do with his life, and he wrote me wonderful diatribes during his motorcycle trek across the USA. Once he hit LA and began work on Magnum PI, he told me his goal was to have his name be visible in the end credits, rather than a brief listing right after the dog-faced-boy. In a couple of seasons, it was.
Success never went to his head. While visiting Dallas one time, he showed up a bit early to pick me up and I was mowing the yard when he arrived. He took over the job, saying it felt good to do "an honest days work" physically. He'd been sporting his Magnum PI jacket and took it off, joking that he loved wearing it around LA because from behind, people often mistook him for Tom Selleck.
David and Alberta made a great couple, and gave their sons a lively, enriched upbringing. I met the boys once as kids when I had a layover in LA for four hours on my way to Australia, and David, Alberta, Tony and Peter all came to the airport and treated me to lunch. Now that's dedication-- going to LAX when you don't have to!
When I got together with my husband, before we became parents, we took an annual trek to LA, and always the Bellisarios had us over for lunch or dinner while we were in town. My husband had also worked with his family's business, so he and David compared notes on experiences working with Dad, and also talked about working on classic cars. The Bellisarios also really liked Raji, the friend we stayed with while in LA, and always included her in their invitations for us to visit.
A few years ago, I needed help getting out of a contract with a Hollywood play publisher and I asked David if he knew any good lawyers he could refer me to. He didn't offhand, but he went to his set and asked the cast and crew, and came back to me in a very short time with three names. I used one of his referrals and successfully got out of that mess. When it looked like I may have to go to LA to accomplish this, David said I was welcome to stay with them as long as necessary and could be the first to break in the new futon.
The last time I actually saw David was two years ago, when I met another friend in LA for a weekend. I called David and Alberta to see if a get- together was possible, and they took both me and my friend to Huntington Gardens for the day, including buying our lunches. We had a lovely visit, and they said they enjoyed introducing new people to Huntington.
David told me of his tumor last year, but very much downplayed it. At the time he was feeling better. When he sent me a pic of the golf-ball-sized growth he'd had removed, I teased him that there were better places to store his golf balls, and he said he'd been trying that trick that dogs do, catching the ball in his mouth, and ... well...
A lovely soul is no longer earthbound, and he will be sorely missed.

Thank you for giving us so much through your special talent and creativity. NCIS is one of my favorite. My most sincere condolences to the family. May you rest in peace.

I went to high school with Scott Bakula in Kirkwood, Missouri. Scott has always thought the world of David and Donald. For me the work of all 3 speaks for itself. I'm a great fan of Quantum Leap as well as NCIS New Orleans. David helped spread Joy to many viewers like myself.
My brother, Dan, died of a glioblastoma brain tumor at age 55. So I understand the heartache your family has gone through. Please accept my sympathy for David's passing.

Ronnie Reece

We have really enjoyed the life work of this man. We are sorry for his loss. Our condolences to the family. Sincerely, Toni & Gary Watson

Thank you for so many years of incredible long running tv crime drama series, I always noticed David included siblings and family members in episodes, sounds like a very good family, prayers with family and friends, big fan, thank you David

I went to high school with Scott Bakula in Kirkwood, Missouri. Scott has always thought the world of David and Donald. For me the work of all 3 speaks for itself. I'm a great fan of Quantum Leap as well as NCIS New Orleans. David helped spread Joy to many viewers like myself.
My brother, Dan, died of a glioblastoma brain tumor at age 55. So I understand the heartache your family has gone through. Please accept my sympathy for David's passing.

Ronnie Reece

Thank you for your overall contributions to the franchise.
May You Rest in Peaxe.

Was a wonderful person to the film community and well known for his kindness and friendliness to others and always willing to lend a hand no matter what he will be missed but hes now home with god free of pain and looking down on his loving family for now until they meet again

Was a wonderful person to the film community and well known for his kindness and friendliness to others and always willing to lend a hand no matter what he will be missed but hes now home with god free of pain and lookimg down on his loving family for now until they meet again

I grew up with you watching all the wonderful stories JAG, Magnum PI with Tom Selleck. Thank you for all the shows too many to name. RIP. Hooah.

Thank you for the beautiful stories, plots and the constant reminders whenever We in INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA saw your name in the credits in shows we love, that this was BELLISARIO GREATNESS! I’m watching NCIS LOS ANGELES & was shocked to see the memorial dedication at the end of this episode November 8, 2020. RIH the Angels wrap their arms around you! RESPECTFULLY, Teale

I did not know David but I wish that I had. I do know that he honored those who go in harm’s way to serve our nation. I know that he loved his family and his country. And I am certain that he will be missed.

Ivan Abrams
Tucson., Arizona

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am just a fan of all of David’s shows and wanted to send my condolences. I’m guessing because of the covid situation is probably why I had not heard of his passing .
Thank you as well for supporting David through the years because without your support he could have not done the job he did so well . So sorry for your loss .

My sympathy and prayers coming the family's way.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Alberta, Although it has been years since we've seen each other, I think of you fondly and am glad you found the love of your life. It sounds like you had a beautiful one and a loving family.
I know this is an extremely difficult time for you but I also know how strong you are and that with family and friends to lean on and all the love you've garnered, you will make it through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and stay well.
Always,
Teri Pierce-Bennett

Dear Alberta, Although it has been years since we've seen each other, I think of you fondly and am glad you found the love of your life. It sounds like you had a beautiful one too.
I know this is an extremely difficult time for you but I also know how strong you are and that you have a family and friends to lean on. It will take you time and the hurt will never really fade, but your strong will and your family will get you through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and stay well. Always,
Teri Pierce-Bennett

Matt and I still remember the family dinner in Alberta’s Hollywood apartment. Alberta had an eclectic assortment of fine and vintage china, flatware, and glasswear. David stood for awhile and studied the tableware, and started sorting, rearranging and repositioning everything. And just like that, the table setting was gorgeous, a treat to behold. Colors and patterns and shapes complimented and enhanced each other. David’s creative and artistic talent was awesome and he will be missed!
Matt and Ruth Nichols

RIP David. I ( Bonnie Basaric) remember times with you at the wrap- parties. My husband ( Larry Potoker) worked with you for decades under your wing from JAG to NCIS. We all admired you. A wonderful man. God seems to take the best early. A silent power-house with so much creativity. Condolences to the family who loved him so much. We are speechless. Larry is crushed. Larry shared the same ethnic background as you and bonded with you on so many levels and learned so much from you- the history buff. Larry re-read your book you gave him 15 years ago upon hearing of your passing last week. 2020 has been so tough. We love you and pray for the healing of your family.

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Family, May Almighty God comfort your grieving hearts with peace as you lean on His arm of strength as he daily carries your load that’s weighing down your heavy hearts. May you feel his love comforting you forever.