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Alfred I. Scileppi

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Alfred Scileppi Obituary

ALFRED IGNATIUS SCILEPPI (Age 73)
On Sunday, February 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lynda Scileppi; father of Laura Mudrich, Laura Raimund and Patrick Scileppi. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866, on Friday, February 18, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Scileppi

114 Entries

Karen (Ramsepaul) Hynson

August 19, 2013

My love and respect go out to the family of Mr. Scileppi. I knew him from 1981 to 1983, which doesn't seem so long, but he had such a lasting impact. He taught me self respect, that nothing was worth doing unless you were willing to invest yourself into it. That included the stuff you didn't like or want to do. Bottom line was to take pride in what you do, no matter what. I was also a clumsy little girl and he was always there when I fell. Thank you for everything Mr. Scileppi, I'll always remember you fondly, and miss you.

August 19, 2013

Mr. Scileppi was a great teacher and caring person. I was one of the lucky ones that had him for a teacher. And also one of the lucky ones that received one of his patented talks on how to shape up in class. He will truly be missed by a lot of people who were lucky enough to be in his life. RIP

August 7, 2013

Mr. Scileppi was one of the most influential teachers that I have ever known. He taught us more life lessons in that classroom than any other class I ever experienced throughout my entire education. We all loved him and his influences live on through so many for ever. Prayers of encouragement to his family and friends, he will be missed and never forgotten. Barbara (Simcoe) Eaton and Richard Eaton

Laura Scileppi-Mudrich

July 22, 2013

Dear Dad...I pray everyday that I can be the person that you were to your family and others. That I could follow in your footsteps. I miss you more and more as time passes.
It seems that now 2 years after your death my feelings are more tender and closer to the surface. I realize the special person you were...and you were MY dad...how amazing is that. The times you sat and taught me all those valuable lessons in life. When i made mistakes you helped me grow from them, when I was upset you were always there listening until I calmed down, and when I thought the right guy came around you simply stated, "he is not for you." I especially remember one afternoon I came home from work and you stated have i checked out Montgomery College for their nursing program and then you stated I have heard it was very good as you continued to paint the baseboard wall:) Those many incidental talks while you were cleaning, polishing, or repairing something were so special to me! That was the beginning of my return to college and the success I have had all due to my father's influence and support. All these experiences stand in my mind and I don't know were I would be now if it wasn't for you Dad! Yes I know we didn't always think in the same hemisphere...but
Dad I hope I listened to you like I should have!! Not everyone had Al Scileppi for a father...Patrick, Laura Michelle, and I were fortunate to have a father so selfless and caring of his family and others. I still feel your presence when I remember you say...
"If you can handle me you can handle anything!"...
I will always remember that dad and it helps me when I struggle and feel down...
I love and miss you soo soo much. I feel such a void in my life since you have been gone. I can't pick up the phone and hear my dad's voice saying "hello, now how did I know it was you"...or "hello honey bunch"...
Lord... I pray that you continue to enhance the teachings and the important presence my dad had in my life and help me to live as he had. Guide me oh Lord...help me walk that oh so narrow path...help me to continue to teach my children as my dad had taught me. And lastly help me Lord to love others and walk in my fathers footsteps for now it is up to me... I am walking in my fathers path...
give me that strength, endurance, and love of life to live each day as my father had done...

Goodbye my dearest father...

Love Your Daughter,
Laura Elizabeth....

Christy Hyatt

July 16, 2013

I had the privilege of being one of his students. He was always fair. I wish I had known what a gift I had been given to be a student of his all those many years ago. I will never forget him...<3

MaryEllen Meo-Hollingshead

July 11, 2013

Mr. Scileppi was one of my Teachers at Belt, He was Funny, but was also a Teacher who taught and expected you to learn. I have thought about him over the years and talked about him. He left an incredible mark on me that helped me through a lot. God Bless you Mr.S...

Edward Christie

June 15, 2013

Always remember Mr. Scileppi when I was at Belt in 71.He was an awesome teacher and what he taught me I was able to carry with me for the most part. He was always caring for all students......

Mike Marmer

May 25, 2013

Dear Ms. Cappelli, You and Mr. Scileppi, along with Mr. Adams, are some of the few teachers, I remember by name, as you all made a impact on me and hopefully others. Believe it or not, I took fives years of French in school and even used it when I got lost in Paris, in 1972 on a trip with All County Concert Band. I only remember the names of three professors I had at U of MD. Interesting I lived a block away from Wheaton high school and my neighbor Mrs. Dawson was the head of English at Springbrook. Hope you are doing well. Mike Marmer

Kathy (Cappelli) Sypula

May 24, 2013

What fun it was to carpool to Belt Jr. H.S. with Al in the late '60's. He is a warm and loving guy full of fun and a proud fellow Itallian.

May 24, 2013

What fun it was to carpool with Al to Belt Jr. H. He is a warm and loving person. I will always remember him as a proud fellow Italian. Kathy Cappelli Sypula

Tim O'Connor

May 6, 2013

The first day of history class with Al Scileppi was very memorable. He had a huge binder and he opened it and closed it. He then said that everyone was the same. He went on to explain that all famous historical figures are just people and are the same as the rest of us. The greatest compliment that could be given to Al is your the same as everyone else.

larry mccullen

April 20, 2013

Most men strive to acheive greatness that will be remembered long after thier short time on this earth has past but very few succeed in this quest.
You achieved greatness al and will be remembered

Dick Davis

January 19, 2013

Al Scileppi and I met as young boys and continued on a close, lifetime journey of constant friendship until his passing. We were inseparable through school and upon graduating, we joined the Navy together. Al served in the Atlantic fleet, while I was assigned with the Marines in the Pacific. As time slowly passed, our lives continued to change -- marriage, children, and grandchildren -- but our friendship remained a steady, reliable anchor in lives that were sometimes rough and uncertain. A couple of weeks before he passed on, we had lunch together with Al & Lynda at a local Italian restaurant and sadly I accepted then that it would probably be the last time I saw him alive. He was a man's man, and could debate with the best of them, but he had a great heart. Al was devoted to his family and he was an excellent teacher and in turn was respected and loved by his many friends and students separated across decades. Though I cherish all the lasting memories I have of Al, it still saddens me that I can no longer pick up the phone and know he'll be there on the other end. Al Scileppi was the very definition of a lifelong friend and we miss him. Dick & Fran Davis

Laura Scileppi Mudrich

January 13, 2013

Wow! This is just unbelievable... the wonderful continuation of my father's memorable life.
Thank you to all the students, teachers,and friends who have remembered him with comments of appreciation and passion for what my father stood for in the time we were given with him.
I miss my father tremendously but have good memories that have help my family and I through this difficult time.
My dad made a lasting impression on many lives as I see this through the letters and emails written here.

Thanks to all who have taken the time to drop a kind word it has helped us all to know that dad's memory will live on in the many that were in his care.
These kind words are a tremendous healing that Dad was not only special to us...but had a special place in many hearts.

Fondly,
Al Scileppi's loving eldest daughter,
Laura Scileppi Mudrich

Martin Kroll

September 24, 2012

Al Scilepi was one of my favorite teachers. When I first entered his class , I was coasting through life. He gave me a love of history and taught me how to take notes and to study. Techniques that continue to make me successful today.

Gina (Brooks) Clementson

September 10, 2012

Mr.Scileppi will always be a memorable teacher at Belt. He was scary at times but a teacher you will never forget.May he rest in peace and know that he will forever be in our hearts .

Jen Tumy

September 8, 2012

I was in elementary school when I first heard about Mr. Scileppi from my older sister (who was a student and friend to his daughter, I believe)...and couldn't wait until I too could have him as a teacher. I have so many memories of our class (unfortunately, not many history related LOL)...he taught us one day how to properly shake hands and made sure to shake hands with each and every one of us...he was the first teacher who really taught us how to take notes on a lecture...his smile and laugh were infectous! He made quite a mark on many and I'm sure he's looking over us all!! <3

lewis bloomer

September 7, 2012

I loved this man,he was the only person that I ever knew that can keep you in line as well as make american history interesting. Rest in peace Big Al,you will be missed but never forgotten

September 5, 2012

One of my best memories of Mr. Scileppi was when he would say, I don't feel like teaching today and he would tell us stories about what was happening in his life. Once story was he took his wife and kids out for ice cream and he was joking around and hit the bottom of his wife's cone so that the ice cream hit her nose. She was so upset with him, but he felt it was very funny and kept laughing. He said he was in the dog house. Then we had a debate about right and wrong, joke or not. He was also big on pop quiz, if he was upset. RIP Mr. Scileppi. You will be missed.
Joy Stein Fitzgerald

Rock Reysen

September 5, 2012

No disrespect meant to all my other teachers at Belt but Mr. Scileppi is the only one I still remember. Probably because I often thought of him over the years. One of the many things he did teach was me not to lay my head down on my desk...I only did it once!!!

Brittany Mudrich

September 5, 2012

I am not sure what stirred up the recent entries to my Grandpa's Guest book, but I would like for each of you to know that your words are appreciated. There is nothing I enjoy more than to read what my Grandfather had done for people. It is my understanding that this Guest book will be closing as of the 8th of this month, but if you have any stories you would like to share of him or just words of endearment please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected] or contact me on Facebook: Brittany Elizabeth Mudrich. Again, I cannot thank the anonymous person who kept this guest book open more. This helped keep my Grandpas memory alive for those who lost him to quickly. I was lucky enough to have him in my life for 21 years. I wish I could have kept him longer. Anyways, Thank you for your kind words and appreciation to him.

Diane M

September 4, 2012

Everyone wanted to have Mr. Scileppi at Belt. He was a wonderful teacher, and all of his students knew how much he enjoyed teaching us. He has remained a fond memory ... and always will. Rest in Peace Mr. Scileppi, and may God bring comfort and strength to your family.

Suzanne (Hill) Redding

September 4, 2012

I remember Mr. Scileppi from Belt. Actually, I remember being afraid of him, at first, but then I realized it was simply his passion for teaching that was coming out. I worked hard for an A in his class and got it. He always had to tell us about his sinus surgery and how gross it was, but the man had a heart of gold. One of the best teachers I've ever had, hands down. RIP Mr. S.

Victoria (Long) Renehan

September 4, 2012

BJH - 1975/1976. How much did Mr.Scileppi LOVE American History and to be in his class during our countries BiCentennial.! whew. I still have my notes from his class lectures because I worked hard for those grades. I wrote a few essays and lost the privilege of having a desk to sit in, but I was allowed to sit on the window ledge. Boys were made to stand. Girls got the window ledge. Our founding fathers came to life and history was more than just remembering dates of events.
Mr. Scileppi, thank you for your service to your country and your humble students. I learned many life lessons in your care.

Stuart Shifrin

September 4, 2012

Dear Al...you were a mentor and friend. Our lunch duties together at Belt and Parkland will always be remembered with a smile.

Shane Stroup

September 4, 2012

A true educator and a wonderful human being. Al.....I will miss you!!

Vicki Carter (Brengle)

September 4, 2012

What a truly wonderful teacher that will never be forgotten. He expected the best out of everyone and he gave his best back. Rest in peace.

Vicki Carter

September 4, 2012

A truly wonderful teacher, never to be forgotten. You expected the best out of everyone and you gave your best back. Rest in peace.

Norella Rodgers

September 4, 2012

I had Mr. Scileppi as a history teacher at Belt Jr. High. He made history one of my favorite classes. He also recruited me that year to play on his womens softball. It was an honor because I was only in 8th or 9th grade and playing with women who were in high school or had graduated. I learned alot from him both in school and on that team. He had a way with getting you to do your best.

Kristi Richards Grabarek

September 3, 2012

You taught me sooo much. You were an amazing human being and teacher, you will forever be in my thoughts an prayers!

LaMonte Carter

May 16, 2012

Best teacher I ever had @ Parkland. He opened our eyes to the real world and gave me a thirst for history! We need schools full of more "true instructors" like Mr. Scileppi. God Bless.

Mickey Lambert

February 26, 2012

What a way to describe your Grandfather ."A Master of Elocution" He is remembered by so many students

Olivia Mudrich

February 25, 2012

Al Scileppi was my grandfather and still is in my heat and memories. He told me to alway to keep my elbows off the table and taught me the word elocution and alway use your manners and be kind. And those manners helped me a lot. I will never forget them.

Justin Mudrich

February 18, 2012

I'll always remember you grandpa, I would not be who I am today without you there guiding me along.

Your loving grandson,
Justin

February 13, 2012

On this 1st anniversary of your passing, may you rest in peace. You were a wonderful teacher.

--Former student

David Wilson

December 24, 2011

I previous wrote here when I learned of his passing, wow what a great teacher and person ,You know that the man he was to influence me /us as young students is saying so much thirty some odd years later.
I /we remember all the life lessons and different things he taught us in his class room @ Belt jr High 8th/ 9th grade or maybe in the hall way if you had been running (Not me Sir) ,But what a large man with such a large heart and the desire he had for all of us to be the best person /student we were capable of being.
I'll say this that you sir made a lasting impression in my mind and truly wish there were teachers like you today that my children could have been taught by like you.
Thank you Sir for your entire has taught me in and out of your class room, rest in peace now and may you and your family be at Peace, May God bless your soul.

Regards,
Ofc David Wilson (ret.)

Beloved pic of Grandpa and granddaughters on Christmas 2010. Located on the left side is Olivia in middle is Grandpa and on the right is Brittany.

Laura Mudrich

December 19, 2011

Oren Kaplan

December 13, 2011

Dear Brittany,

The exact reason why for decades I've tried and retried to look-up our Coach "Big" Al Scileppi had begun to escape me until I found your dear grandfather's obituary today and the testimonials written in his honor. I am very sorry that the circumstances are what they are, but now, having read your, his student's and friend's words of praise I have begun to recall why I had been searching for him for so long as well as why I never was ever able to find him.

For some reason all these years I was trying with variations of his family name beginning with C and S, in phone books and other sources. For some reason today I tried a search in Google beginning with Sc. As you may know Google has a feature that gives similar sounding results and on my first search there was your grandfather's name from the Washington area and sadly his obituary.

I was very moved by your note of remembrance and I thought that if I can't share it with him at least I can relive a few wonderfully intense summers that I had between the ages of 8-10 with your grandfather and a fellow by the name of Rick Robinson; our "counselors" at Four Corners Recreation Center in Silver Spring, in the early 1960s.

It was a time before President Kennedy's assassination and all the upheavals of the mid and late years of that decade; all we cared about as kids was playing ball and that we did continuously from 9 to 4 everyday for 6 weeks each summer under the scrutinizing eyes of high school all-stars that the county somehow recruited to coach us including your Grandfather who was it turns out just in his early 20s. I think we knew that he had been an All-Met football player at St. John's which was very special as most of us kids knew that the quality of athletics in the Catholic Leagues was a level above that of us public schoolers and it was up to us to prove that we could at least aspire to be on their level.

Tetherball, skittles, domino, and checkers competitions along with making gimp lanyards and building popsicle stick structures were fun distractions between the serious business of getting us ready to play against other county rec-centers that we were bussed to every other week; hosting some of them "at home" some weeks. This was exciting stuff for kids our age.

There was a team for each of four age groups from 8 – 16, Pee-Wees, Midgets, Juniors, and Seniors, During those years I was in the youngest group. It was the first time many of us were ever on a real team. These teams Rick and your grandfather, whom the older kids called "Big Al", created from some ragtag neighborhood kids. He was most memorable as our real first coach.

I think it was actually them who taught us those songs to keep us busy on those bus rides like "100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall", and "There Were 10 in the Bed, and the Little One Said: 'Roll Over'". Later on the Board of Education banned us from singing the first song :).

Your granddad and Rick worked us hard at daily hour practices so that we would represent our neighborhood with honor on the softball diamond. It was a question of us up-holding the high standard that they felt the older kids had set the previous years. Besides having the demeanor of who we imagined a "real" coach should be, he instilled in us an ethic of play.

There are a few things I recall that stuck in my mind about his "method" if you will. To make an effort and "follow through" was the key to everything: throwing, batting, and running on the base paths and in the field (as it turned out to be in other aspects of life).

In that vein an incident that happened in one of our first games became seared in my mind for years: After having been instructed to run through first base on hitting a ball, for some inexplicable reason my 8 year old brain told me to stop on the bag. Of course I was out but by a very close margin. I was mortified to say the least. Your granddad who was coaching and encouraging us from first base while we batted, took me aside and firmly gave me my first lesson in velocity physics which i never forgot and has served me well since.

As a beginning outfielder what I also remember vividly is him continuously challenging me, even to the extent of what seemed to be toying with me by hitting high fly balls out to me in center field. If I played too close in he'd hit them over my head and if I played too deep he'd hit these semi line drives that if I didn't get in on them fast they'd bounce in front of me and over my head too :). He ran me ragged! In hindsight I understand that he was testing me to see how I dealt with failure, embarrassment and taking responsibility for "defending" the area. At the same time he taught us the wisdom of backing each other up in the outfield which saved us a few runs during the season.

On game days after practice they'd tell us to go home, take a shower, have a good lunch and come back refreshed ready to play. This many of us faithfully did. A game was a joy compared to our practices. We ate it up though and enjoyed the comraderie.

One season they even had baseball hats made for us that had felt letters FC (Four Corners) on them. I wore it proudly for years until it disintegrated. That cap was as close to a "letter jacket" that I would get.

Another important "character" who was always around and who I never was able to track down was a Mr. Williams. An elderly gentleman who appeared to me to be in his 80s who carried around a sack of bats and balls and who we were told was the former athletic director of Tulane University in New Orleans in 1909 !. He was our batting coach and perhaps a friend of either your granddad or Rick. Several years he was with us and sometimes visited a neighbor of ours on Brunett Ave. and then disappeared. Perhaps your grandmother or others who attended local rec-centers remembers something about him.

In summary: it's clear to me now why I had a desire to contact your grandfather. I didn't have the honor to be a student of his in a history class of his, as I attended Sligo Jr. High, but he certainly made an historical impression on me.

I am sorry I didn't have the opportunity in his lifetime to speak with him about these lasting impressions but am glad that I could with you,your family, and friends. May you find some comfort in this.

In closing I sure would most appreciate receiving a copy of a picture of him from that period if you have one and to know if anyone knows what became of Rick Robinson, the other counselor.

Sincerely and with heartfelt condolences,
From a former and forever player of "Big Al's" now living
in Western Galilee, Israel

October 4, 2011

You will always be remembered.

Brittany Mudrich

October 1, 2011

Thank you, to whoever has opened this guestbook. I am Alfred Scileppi's granddaughter, and i love reading all the wonderful words people have to say about him.
My Grandpa was one of the most respected men I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I will never forget the precious moments I had with him. He pushed me to strive to be everything I could be and more.

When I was little my Grandpa would place me next to him on the piano and sing the song "What Little Girls are made of,” and when he would fix things he always taught me or had me watch. He taught me how to play t-ball...and how to through a football properly. When he took care of me after school, he made sure I had nap time, but he would always wake me up to do something fun and exciting, and when he picked me up from school, well never fail when would always surprise me with a slap on the knee, and a big smile on his face. He was so funny. He told me, my brother and my sister story after story of his life in the navy, high school, football...and most importantly the life lessons he learned growing up. My Grandpa made our childhoods the most exciting learning experiences he could.
I will never forget hearing him say "that's my Granddaughter" whenever he was proud of me...I love those words. There are so many things about my Grandpa that I could talk and talk about him all day long.

The thing about my Grandpa is, he was the only person in the world who –when providing me advice- could place a perfectly round lump in my throat. That lump, to me, always meant that this was worth listening to. I respect my Grandpa. I love my Grandpa. I will forever walk through life as if he were standing right next to me. I am so blessed to have been given such an inspiring person to be like. And I strive each day to think like him. My mom told me once that I have his smile… that to me would be an honor because his smile was contagious and wonderful. I miss Grandpa so much.

Again, thank you to whoever paid to keep his guest book open…I very much appreciate it.

Grandpa and Brittany on the Piano

Brittany Mudrich

October 1, 2011

September 8, 2011

Over 40 years ago, I walked in to Mr. Scileppi's classroom at Belt Jr. High School and had no idea at the time of the impact he would have upon my life.

Mr. Scileppi required all of his students to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. However, the field trip to the Gettysburg Battlefield, later sowed the seed in me to become a published Civil War historian and licensed Battlefield Tour Guide.

It is with much sorrow to have only just learned of Mr. Scileppi's passing. With all due respect, thank you, sir, for making US history come alive for me. Thank you for being strict, sharing your insights in to many topics, and infusing our class with great humor. The banter between Mr. Diamandis and yourself was priceless.

Potere la sua anima e le anime di tutto il partito fedele dal riposo di pietà di Dio nella pace. La saluto.

frank sutler

March 15, 2011

i went to belt 71 72 73 i didnt have mr scileppi . but i did have the pleasure of standing in the back of his class for running in the halls i remember his class he shure could talk he was a good speaker and i never ran passed his class again . rest in peace mr scileppi you will be remembered. frank sutler

Johanna DiGiovanni Toth

March 9, 2011

Lynda, our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you and your family. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Although I did not see you both often I thought much of you and Al. Darrell always spoke fondy of you both. Mom and dad also send their regards. Love&Peace~Johanna and Michael Toth

Earl Foote

February 26, 2011

I took U.S. history from Mr. Scileppi in 1965-1966. It was one of the most fascinating classes I've ever had. He was a strict (but fair) teacher, which made success in learning from him even more rewarding. He really made U.S. history come alive!

February 24, 2011

I met Al when I was in the 1st grade at St Michaels.He was in my older brothers class and two years ahead of me.I followed my brother and Al to St Johns
I saw Al at various times over the years

I have great memories of Al.He was one of the good guys

Judge James L Ryan(Ret)

February 24, 2011

A memory of Mr. Scileppi that just came back to was that if his lesson he planned for that day finished early, he would take us across the hall to Choral room, where a Miss Ritz, I am not too positive on her name, and we would sit in on her class. You could reallysee the enjoyment he got out of listening to those kids sing in her class. I think we did this several times that year of 1969/70. Mike Marmer

David Wilson

February 23, 2011

Wanted to add to my other writing , That like many other of his students, this state and other places could use more teachers like him he tought all of life lessons and the history part was his way of doing it ... thanks again for your service and god bless your soul and your family ....will all miss him and remember his teachings

Dave Wilson Belt jr High (1974-1977)

DAVID WILSON

February 23, 2011

I Mr SCILEPPI IN 8TH OR 9th grade and had the chance to meet him in the hall way ope you dident run !!! he was a good teacher and was firm for reason I'm sure none of us understood at the time , thinking of him and his family during your time of loss ..God Bless

David Wilson .

Carmen Andrews

February 23, 2011

I had never experienced a teacher like Mr. Scileppi before 9th grade U.S. History. He was smart, scary, passionate and wonderfully dramatic -- never boring. Those piercing dark eyes and his powerful physical presence dominated our collective focus. He was in constant motion in the classroom, so we were compelled to pay attention and learn. Our field trip to Gettysburg was one of my high points for 9th grade. More than 40 years have gone by since I was at Belt Jr. High School. I have always known how very lucky I was to have been taught by one of the truly gifted educators. I offer my sincerest condolences to Mr. Scileppi's family and friends.

Ghon Eckley

February 22, 2011

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of THE most influential teachers of my life. Mr. Scileppi's passion for not just the history he taught but for the passion he had for teaching in general left a permanent impression on my life. His passion for history was so infectious that it is the only thing I'm interested in learning more about. 27 years after meeting him in Parkland Jr High I still can't stop studying history. My deepest sympathies to his family and thank you for sharing a true gem with the rest of the world.

February 20, 2011

Al was a shipmate and a dear friend. The Charles H. Roan DD-853 Association will never forget him. Our prayers go out to his entire family.

Henry Rossi

February 20, 2011

Lynda, I am very sorry for your loss. We were shipmates on the Roan. Al was always up and fun to be with. When we met years later at the ship's reunion, he was the same. I am happy that I knew him and will miss him. Henry

Lenny LaRose

February 19, 2011

Dear Mr. Scileppi,

I vividly remember walking into your 8th grade classroom on the first day of school back in 1966. The first thing I noticed was the “Constitution of Room 240” hanging on the back wall in the corner. You explained that this was made by some of your former students, which clearly conveyed the extent to which you were loved and remembered by them. I immediately sensed that you were going to be a teacher I would never forget, and I never have.

On that same day, during your orientation talk, you outlined your expectations that we pay attention to what was being taught and that we complete all assignments. You mentioned that you trusted us to be honest if we had to explain why we could not complete the homework. You called it the “honor system”.

You wanted to take us on a field trip to Gettysburg, but the school officials would not approve it. So, you asked if we would be willing to go on a Saturday. Virtually the whole class went! What a memorable day that was.

I have thought of you and spoke about you many times over the years. I am grateful for the opportunity to remember you as a dedicated teacher who strived to provide the best for all of his students.

I pray that your family will know that your legacy lives on, and that they will take comfort in that.

May God bless you all,
Lenny LaRose

John Aguirre

February 19, 2011

He touched so many lives with his indelible spirit. I often thought a book should be written about him. You will always be alive in our souls.

Dick & Fran Davis

February 18, 2011

I've considered Al one of my dearest friends for over sixty years. We have been there for each other through all of life's experiences, guiding and supporting each other along the way. Fran and I send our prayers and love to Lynda, Laura, Patrick and Laura and the grandchildren. Dick and Fran Davis

Derek Raynesford

February 18, 2011

I was a student of his the last year Belt was open . I feel honored to have had him as a teacher . I never forgot him . He made a lasting impression on me .

Derek R. Raynesford

Cliff Jackson

February 17, 2011

My major regret is that I did not have the opportunity to tell Mr. Scileppi what an impact he had on me in Jr. High at Belt. He instilled a desire for me to want to learn about not only American History but history overall. Now at least his family will know.
I also remember he would never let us speak during our lunch time.
May God accept this wonderful man with open arms.
Cliff Jackson (Roanoke, Virginia)

CHARLIE BREEDEN

February 17, 2011

My friend, sorry you had to leave us when your name comes up around me I get a warm feeling in my heart. You will be missed.

Debby Kelly Durham

February 17, 2011

Dear Scileppi Family,
I wish every student in the world could have had
wonderful Al Scileppi for a teacher.All of us can still hear that deep and passionate voice, and see him walk aroud the room and maybe bang on a desk if you dare fall asleep in his class!
He was one in a million that is for sure.I bet he was really a fun nieghbor,never a dull moment as a husband,and a loving Dad.
He was a special friend to our family so many years ago. I know you all will miss him the most.Just know that Al has been unforgetable to so many lives. He showed us to be interested
in life and to learn from the good and the difficulties it will bring.
God Bless You All
and
Goodbye Mr.Scileppi

Charlene Lester

February 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Charlene (Apex, NC)

Lynn Harrison (Black)

February 17, 2011

I attended Belt in the early 70's and Mr. Scileppi has always been a teacher who whose name and teachings have stuck with me. At first I was a little intimidated by him but, very quickly learned what a "teddy bear" he was. I was a pretty quite child and Mr. S. was able to bring History alive and made me feel comfortable in his classroom. He helped me not to just memorize but to understand what he was teaching. His classes were always fun and entertaining. I don't recall Mr. S. ever sitting. He was always moving around the room and engaging us. My sympathy to the family. I know you are proud of the many lives he has touched. I too am a teacher and can only hope I leave the impressions he has. God Bless.

Clara, Mercy, Irene Prabhudas

February 17, 2011

We, at Countryside, will miss the warmth, and infectious joy and smiles and laughter that Al shared with us, his neighbors. God's blessings on Lynda and the family.

Karen Engle

February 17, 2011

We are sorry to lose a good neighbor. Al will be missed by everyone in the Countryside neighborhood...

February 17, 2011

I loved going to Mr. Scileppi's class everyday, he made it very worthwhile. He will be missed.
Cindy Hoffman (Golden)

Julie Shartzer

February 17, 2011

Goodbye Dear Friend, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest

February 17, 2011

Al was like no other, and my husband and I were both fortunate to call him our teacher and years later both friend and neighbor. When we moved to Countryside in 1993 we were surprised and delighted to find out that our former teacher was now our neighbor. My husband had Al as a teacher at Belt JHS and I had been taught to drive by Al when he was teaching driver’s education during summer school at Blair.

Like so many others we each had stories of Al as a teacher. My husband remembered Al throwing erasers across the classroom at inattentive students. I remembered Al teaching a car full of 16 year olds not to be afraid to drive the clover leaf in White Oak. Oh, how many times he made us drive that cloverleaf!

Everyone in our neighborhood knew that Al was the unofficial watchdog of the four way stop where his and Lynda’s house is positioned. If you flew through that intersection there was a good chance you would hear about it from Al. I never went through that intersection without thinking that Al was watching this former driver’s ed student of his to make sure that I came to a full stop with turn signal turned on!

John and I were so fortunate to call Al our friend. Without a doubt he had strong opinions and reveled in debating them with anyone. But he was also one of the most kind, loving individuals you could ever meet. We will miss his absolutely infectious laugh, broad smile and genuine warmth.

May you rest in peace friend.

With much sympathy to his family,

Julie (MBHS ’77) & John Elie(WHS ’78)
Chris, Kyle & Hannah

Beth Lester

February 17, 2011

One of my most memorable teachers. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

The Lesters

Judith Coberly-Biehl

February 17, 2011

Mr.Scilippi was the best teacher I ever had. He ignited a love of history and law that continues to this day. Gone but not forgotten. You are living on in your students hearts!

Deb Horrworth (Kostkowski)

February 17, 2011

R.I.P. Belt Family member....amazing teacher and friend to all. Mr. Scileppi touched all of our loves..one of those teachers that make "the" difference!

John Moore, SJC '55

February 17, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Al's passing as we had just recently been to St. Johns for a football game and was honored at halftime and he looked great. We played together on teams at SJC and Al will always be remembered. Peace be with you Al.

Lynn Gianiny

February 17, 2011

Mr. Scileppi was my teacher at Belt Jr. High School back in the 60's and I've always remembered him fondly. He had a passion that motivated us all. He once sang a song in class because of my last name . . . and I can still hear it . . . Giannina Mia! As a human being his kind heart and passion lives on in all of us he taught and in all who love him so dearly. My heart goes out to his family and friends and I wish you peace.

Suzan Rice (Miller)

February 17, 2011

Mr. Scileppi was my favorite teacher, his personality was infectious I truly loved him. Your family will be in my prayers.

February 17, 2011

Too one of the best and most memorable teachers ever, you will be missed!

R.I.P.
Kristine Garvey Belt 1981-1983

David Muns

February 16, 2011

As a new teacher at Belt in the '60's until its closing in '83,I learned from and respected Al. He could be abrupt and even scary to some kids at first, but, from reading your thoughts here and on the Belt Facebook page, you remember him as his fellow teachers do - intense, passionate, dedicated, and an extremely compassionate man. He said what he was thinking, and always did what he thought was right. There was not a teacher who could have given more of himself than Al did. We were fortunate to have Al Scileppi a part of our lives. Condolences to his wife, his children, and grandchildren. We will miss you, Al.

Lora Jessee

February 16, 2011

I am very sorry for the Family lost. But please feel the comfort from all the students lives he touched. I will always remember him for his laughter and no matter what kind of day you were having he would always make you smile. I never liked school much but I would never miss his class he not only taught me history he taught me to like myself and other. So thank you Mr. Scileppi for making me a better person because of your teaching.

Paul Sharer

February 16, 2011

To the family, your father and husband will be dearly missed. He was a great inspiration to many kids. God Bless and wish you peace during your grieving.

Paul Sharer
Student of "Scilep"

Bill Trussell

February 16, 2011

Al was my friend, he is my fried, and will always be my friend

Kevin Morris

February 16, 2011

Mr. Scileppi was one of my favorite teachers at Belt. He was hard and made you pay attention, but that's what made him one of the best and that is what made you learn history!

(Class of 1980)

Mike Marmer

February 16, 2011

I forgot to mention in reference to Mr. Scileppe calling us all his Angels in the beginning of class and a tie in to this with the kid in class who asked me a question in his class that lead to me writing a essay about not talking in class, is that the last name of this kid was Angel!

Mike Marmer

Ronnie Hargrove

February 16, 2011

I was also very saddend to hear of the passing of this great teacher.May the lord comfort this family in thier time of grief.He has left us with many fond memories.He was one of the best at his craft of teaching young people history.Always had o joke to tell or would phrase things to where we would understand.Very fun class.He will be missed.

Ronnie Hargrove

February 16, 2011

I to was very saddend to hear of the loss of Mr Scileppi.The man loved his job as a teacher but also was a great counsler to the kids.He showed us how to be disiplined and honest woth others as well as to ourselves.I have never forgotten his history class.He will be greatly missed but we have some of the"tools" of life that he showed us how to use so that we could be successful in our lifes.Thank you Mr Scileppi.RIP....JOB WELL DONE....

Doris Ritenour

February 16, 2011

Mr. Scileppi was a wonderful person. He was very passionate about teaching History. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.

February 16, 2011

I will never forget Mr. Scileppi's history class. He was tough but fair. I appreciate his passion. I was a good student and he made me better. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Crystal Spurry Cooper (Salisbury, MD)

Dave Kane

February 16, 2011

Al was a teammate of my older brother at St. John's on several City Championship Teams.He was a 1st Team All-Met player; and as a young man I admired him as youngster who was an aspiring player.

He made feel like I could do it to.

God Bless you Al.

Leslie Roche

February 16, 2011

I loved Al-he was one of my favorite people from Belt! I loved how you would have all of your students scrunch up to surround you in the front of the room. You gave them life lessons, a firm foundation for studying history, and a desire to not get caught off task. You were a treasured teacher;.

lewis bloomer

February 16, 2011

May God bless you Mr. Scileppi, if not for you and your hands on teaching I would have never learned my U.S History and remembered it the way I do now. Thank you so much for your time,efforts and love.

David Ramsey

February 16, 2011

There are not many teachers that I remember from junior high, but I can say with all honesty Mr.Scillepi was one of them.He made history interesting and fun at the same time. We all loved him and I will miss him. The world certainly could use alot more teachers like him right now. My prayers are with his family. Mr. S, I know its not a thousand words, but I hope you will let me slide by this time! Rest in peace sir, and God Bless you and your family.

Maria Feny-Aredes

February 16, 2011

I have the best memories of Mr. Scileppi's history class, and catching up years later as an adult. He was serious about teaching us, but he was a very caring person. A credit to the teaching profession, and I am keeping the Scileppi family in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Renee Cave-Brooks

February 16, 2011

He was a very kind but firm man and will be missed dearly. He was one of the best teachers and made going to school worthwhile. God bless.

Mary Banos-Dunlap

February 16, 2011

RIP Mr. Scileppi, gone but never forgotten.

February 16, 2011

My deepest condolences to Mr. Scileppi's family. You will be missed. RIP Kimberly Burrus Bowie

February 16, 2011

As someone once said, "Gone, but not forgotten!" That's the impression he will leave. GOD speed!!!

Mike Carr

February 16, 2011

God Bless Al, his family and all of his Angels. The world is still blessed with his spirit in you.
Mike Carr Woodstock,Georgia

February 16, 2011

I had Al for 8th grade History in 1964 65 he did his job with great gusto and was feared and respected in the classroom.He also devoted his time in the early 60s coaching and teaching softball at the recreation center near Wheaton High School.Definetly one of my most unforgetable teachers. RIP MR Scileppi
Mickey Lambert

Amy Koudry

February 16, 2011

Mr Scileppi had such incredible passion for, well, everything. And he passed that enthusiasm on to we awkward, pimply, hormonally over-charged kids. I think I learned more about *life* in his class than history. He was tough, but that's because genuinely cared about all of us; that was obvious even at the time. He made it more obvious to some of us than others. The "bad" kids who sat in the back of the class got the tough-love version of his caring.

Teachers pets like me (ahem) got the more embarrassing type. One of my fondest JrHS memories is of him coming up to me at lunch time in the caf & giving me a really loud kiss on the cheek. I turned so red & the whole table cracked up. At the time it was mortifying, but even then I felt special, while I tried to crawl inside my own skin & hide under the table.

The thing I took most from his class was the concept of laissez-faire. I loved the way he explained it, & have tried to live my life based on that philosophy.

Even decades later, I will always think of him as the best teacher I ever had the fortune of learning from.

Belt JrHS, 1979-1980

Carrie Dorn-Harkin

February 16, 2011

Mr. Scileppi was by far the best teacher I ever had at Belt Jr High School. Thank Goodness I never had to write one of his essays. He was a big man and was quite intimidating to an 8th grader, but after being in his class I found he was really a gentle giant with a big heart and a passion for teaching. He will be truly missed by all whose lives he so profoundly touched. Laurie, Laura and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, Deepest condolences... Rest in peace Mr. Schleppi it's your turn to wear the the wings of an angel.

Kimberly Bishop

February 16, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Scileppi passing. He was a wonderful teacher and made class interesting. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

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