Dean Michael Moore
1957-2016
BOLIVAR - Dean Michael Moore 58 of 66 Boss St. was granted his angel wings on Saturday May 28, 2016
at Jones Memorial Hospital Wellsville where his final days were spent surrounded by his loving siblings
and caretaker at his side. Dean was born on November 20, 1957 in Olean. He was the son of Donald and
Marie Jandrew Moore.
He is survived by one sister Donna (Ike Griswold) Gates Bolivar and two brothers Doug (Lynn) Moore
Bolivar and Dennis (Kim) Moore Bolivar. One aunt Marion Benedict of Richburg and many nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
Due to unfortunate circumstances Dean was prevented from experiencing life as we know it living as an
invalid since being months old. Having to live at home his entire life, he learned to develop a love for
food. He loved custard, milkshakes, ice cream, pumpkin pie and ate more than most grown men despite
his size and stature. He liked watching TV taking naps, going for walks and spending time with family.
Although Dean’s illness made him appear frail, he possessed strength, perseverance and the ability to
overcome incredible odds. Our Lord sent Patricia Bellamy who selflessly devoted 42 years of her life to
providing outstanding care for Dean which led to his prolonged life. Not only was she his caregiver, she
was like his sister at the same Dean was like her child.
A memorial service for immediate family will be held at the convenience of the family. Thank you in
advance for respecting the family’s privacy. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery Bolivar.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Bolivar Fire Department Ambulance Fund,
460 Main Street, Bolivar, NY 14715, Pioneer Oil Museum, P.O. Box 332, Bolivar, NY 14715 or St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar.
Schaffner Funeral Home
