Obituary for Darren Michael Belardo
His Time
Darren Michael Belardo, born June 13, 1997 in Chesapeake, Virginia to Mark A. Belardo, Sr and Tracy S. Moore. On May 13, 2022, Darren Michael Belardo transitioned into eternal peace. Darren never met a stranger. His infectious smile lite up the room. Darren was a charismatic, genuine, and caring young man. He had a strong faith in God and loved family.
A Time to Learn
Darren attended Grassfield Elementary School and Hugo Owens Middled School in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was a graduate of Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, Va. He excelled academically and in basketball. He played varsity basketball since his freshman year. Once described as a shooter with the ability to get hot and go off for 30 plus points on any given night. Darren loved playing basketball throughout his childhood. He played for his middle school, Deep Creek Recreation leagues and AAU teams: Team 757 and Team Loaded. During his highschool career he achieved 1000 points. Darren later went on to play for the University of Virginia at Wise in Wise, Virginia. An injury to his knee greatly impacted his love of basketball.
A Time to Work
Darren was a man of many talents. He enjoyed landscaping and service to others. Darren aspired to own his own landscaping company prior to his untimely death. He worked as a prep cook and server at Roger Brown’s Sports Bar and fire watch at the Norfolk Naval Base at the time of his death.
A Time to Mourn
Darren is survived by his parents, Tracy S. Moore (Howard) of Chesterfield, Virginia, and Mark A. Belardo, Sr. (Betyshia) of Chesapeake, VA, three sisters Jasmine Belardo of Richmond, Virginia, Camyrn Belardo of Chesapeake Virginia and Karlia McCoy of Chesterfield, Virginia, one brother , Mark A. Belardo Jr. of Chesterfield, Virginia, two bonus sisters, Celeste Moore of Chesterfield, Virginia and Catherine Moore of San Diego, California; two nieces Alanna and Azuri, one nephew Aaron; paternal grand parents Jose’ and Anne Belardo of Chesapeake, Virginia, maternal grandparents Horace and Norris Copeland of Suffolk, Virginia; a bonus grandmother Maureen Clarke of Chesterfield, Virginia; three Aunts Salyia Copeland of Suffolk, Karen Dickens (Carl) of Manassas, Virginia and Joanne Williams (Illinoise) of Virginia Beach. Virginia; four uncles Jose’ Belardo III (Elaine) of Lansing, Kansas, Angelo Muhammad (Chantel) of Harrisburg, Pa., Douglas Copeland of Suffolk Va., and Gabriel Copeland (Tineeka) of Suffolk, VA.; a numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Dear Darren,
Even though it hasn’t been long
Since the day that you’ve been gone
People tell us, ” time will heal……”
But not having you here seems so unreal.
I feel like I’m living in a dream –
Then reality hits……and I want to scream:
You are our baby , my last born son
And with your short life, We know we weren’t done
With teaching and loving and caring that’s true,
And all of life’s treasures we wanted for you.
We keep thinking what we would do,
If we had another moment to say I love you.
How would we fill that moment we long of,
Except with words conveying our love. Can’t be thankful for what we have not –
But do try and be thankful for all we’ve got.
It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you.
The day God took you home.
Darren Michael Belardo, born June 13, 1997 in Chesapeake, Virginia to Mark A. Belardo, Sr and Tracy S. Moore. On May 13, 2022, Darren Michael Belardo transitioned into eternal peace. Darren never met a stranger. His infectious smile lite up the room. Darren was a charismatic, genuine, and caring young man. He had a strong faith in God and loved family.
A Time to Learn
Darren attended Grassfield Elementary School and Hugo Owens Middled School in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was a graduate of Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, Va. He excelled academically and in basketball. He played varsity basketball since his freshman year. Once described as a shooter with the ability to get hot and go off for 30 plus points on any given night. Darren loved playing basketball throughout his childhood. He played for his middle school, Deep Creek Recreation leagues and AAU teams: Team 757 and Team Loaded. During his highschool career he achieved 1000 points. Darren later went on to play for the University of Virginia at Wise in Wise, Virginia. An injury to his knee greatly impacted his love of basketball.
A Time to Work
Darren was a man of many talents. He enjoyed landscaping and service to others. Darren aspired to own his own landscaping company prior to his untimely death. He worked as a prep cook and server at Roger Brown’s Sports Bar and fire watch at the Norfolk Naval Base at the time of his death.
A Time to Mourn
Darren is survived by his parents, Tracy S. Moore (Howard) of Chesterfield, Virginia, and Mark A. Belardo, Sr. (Betyshia) of Chesapeake, VA, three sisters Jasmine Belardo of Richmond, Virginia, Camyrn Belardo of Chesapeake Virginia and Karlia McCoy of Chesterfield, Virginia, one brother , Mark A. Belardo Jr. of Chesterfield, Virginia, two bonus sisters, Celeste Moore of Chesterfield, Virginia and Catherine Moore of San Diego, California; two nieces Alanna and Azuri, one nephew Aaron; paternal grand parents Jose’ and Anne Belardo of Chesapeake, Virginia, maternal grandparents Horace and Norris Copeland of Suffolk, Virginia; a bonus grandmother Maureen Clarke of Chesterfield, Virginia; three Aunts Salyia Copeland of Suffolk, Karen Dickens (Carl) of Manassas, Virginia and Joanne Williams (Illinoise) of Virginia Beach. Virginia; four uncles Jose’ Belardo III (Elaine) of Lansing, Kansas, Angelo Muhammad (Chantel) of Harrisburg, Pa., Douglas Copeland of Suffolk Va., and Gabriel Copeland (Tineeka) of Suffolk, VA.; a numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Dear Darren,
Even though it hasn’t been long
Since the day that you’ve been gone
People tell us, ” time will heal……”
But not having you here seems so unreal.
I feel like I’m living in a dream –
Then reality hits……and I want to scream:
You are our baby , my last born son
And with your short life, We know we weren’t done
With teaching and loving and caring that’s true,
And all of life’s treasures we wanted for you.
We keep thinking what we would do,
If we had another moment to say I love you.
How would we fill that moment we long of,
Except with words conveying our love. Can’t be thankful for what we have not –
But do try and be thankful for all we’ve got.
It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you.
The day God took you home.