BELLO, DR. MARIO – A funeral mass was offered on Jan.7 for Dr. Mario Bello, 87, of Flemington, formerly of Clifton and Jersey City. He died Jan. 4. Born in Naples, Italy, Dr. Bello came to the United States in 1948, residing in Jersey City for many years before moving to Clifton. Dr. Bello was a retired physician in Jersey City where he was in private practice from 1953 – 1998 with affiliations at both St. Francis Hospital and Christ Hospital in Jersey City. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lydia Gizzi, in 2003. Survivors include his three sons, Dr. John Bello, Dr. Joseph Bello, Dr. Robert Bello and seven grandchildren.