Dennis Bell

April 9, 1958 - September 16, 2021

OBITUARY FOR DENNIS F. BELL 4/9/1958 Dennis Frederick Bell of Ocala, Florida, passed away on 16th of September, 2021 in Ocala. Dennis was born in Brooklyn, New York to Rose, (nee Sunshine), and Earl Bell on April 9th, 1958. He grew up in Bellerose (Queens) New York and went to Martin Van Buren high school and graduated in 1976. Dennis will be remembered for his work ethic, kind spirit, and good humor. Dennis lived his passion working with thoroughbred horses and began working at the age of 16 at Belmont Racetrack in New York. He was highly sought after for his expertise and was referred to as the 'horse whisperer' prior to moving to Ocala, Florida where he excelled in thoroughbred horse care and sales. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Denise Bell, three grandchildren, Ashton Nowlin, Hayden Bell and Ashlynn Anglin, his brother, Larry, his sister, Lilyan, and his nephew Dylan. Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Tracey who passed away on Jan. 14, 1995 and is interred in Good Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, and long time partner, Ann Meehan.