Katharine A. Chrusz

Heartfelt condolences to Kathy’s family from a former Coast Guard brat who had the joy of calling Governors Island his home for the majority of his childhood. I was beyond blessed to have your beautiful wife & Mom as my 4th grade teacher at PS26 from 1979-1980. I remember Ms. Beckford like it was yesterday...because if it weren’t for her, my life would literally be incredibly different. You see...your Mom was a key part of a special group of teachers who saw me through a very challenging...

Kathy and I taught first grade on Governors Island and she was a guiding light for me. We had wonderful times together and many joys! She will be greatly missed. Many thoughts and prayers for Gerry and Katie.

I would like to offer the Chrusz family my deepest condolences. Mrs. Chrusz taught at Frelinghuysen Elementary where I attended grammar school. I, as many students do, had difficulty passing the state mandated tests. Mrs. Chrusz wasn't my teacher but she noticed me and knew that I was smart. She knew that I had struggled and for some reason knew that she could help! Mrs. Chrusz reached out to my parents and refused to EVER take a dime for her tutoring services. My mom would bring me to her...

Kathy was my dear friend for 30 years. We met and taught together at P.S.26 on Governors island. So many glorious memories of sweet, bright children we shared in grades 1 and 2. When I married and moved to Morris Plains , she was my bonus friend here, for me to share our time, hearts and laughter. She was generous, kind , a good listener, and above all...a constant and devoted friend. I will miss my sweet friend Kathy so much.

Kathy was my dear friend for 30 years. We met and taught together at P.S.26 on Governors island. So many glorious memories of sweet, bright children we shared in grades 1 and 2. When I married and moved to Morris Plains , she was my bonus friend here, for me to share our time, hearts and laughter. She was generous, kind , a good listener, and above all...a constant and devoted friend. I will miss my sweet friend Kathy so much.