George DiBouno

Miss you always George...you did and still do hold a special place in my ...rest peacefully my friend.
Peggy Freeman Greenberg

I will never forget you my dear friend. So many memories to cherish. Love you and still miss you.

'Thinking of an old friend today, searching for him on the internet just hoping to say hello. Finding he's passed away is so very sad.
I was so fortunate to have met George so many years ago. He had such a light inside of him. And he was so good at sharing that, lighting the lives of others all around him.
Shine on George, shine on ~

Miss him a lot.

George had a love of life, teaching, art, creativity and humanity - his brilliant passion and light will be tremendously missed. RIP

I met George when I was 8 in the Art Shop at Camp Hillcroft. I think he was 22. He was a fabulous teacher for me over the next 4 summers. When I was in art school I came back to Camp to work with him as a peer. We worked together beautifully and had a blast.
I credit him with teaching me how to teach art; I have been an art teacher in Pasadena, California for over 30 years. I will miss him and think of him as I warp looms, teach design, and pass along his many gifts to the next generations.

Dear Mr. DiBouno, You were my first art teacher, you opened my eyes to seeing beauty in many ways. I was the last of the 12 Ashleys. They were hard day's back then and you with your kind spirit made them a little lighter, thank you. May you rest in peace in a swirl of color.

George, you were the best educator that I've had the privilege to have had . Trips to museums on your off days with students to open our eyes to the world of art. A good Man indeed

Mr Dibouno, You were the one teacher who taught every one of the Ashley's and respected and inspired each of us. My Mom loved you. She often tells the story of when you told her " I never had a problem with any of the Ashley's - you simply do not tell them what to do - you ask them - and they will jump through hoops for you ." You were wise beyond your years back in the 60s and 70s. The creativity you sparked in me and my siblings was such a gift. We will see you on the other side George. With Love, Margie Ashley

I believe I was a student during your first year of teaching. You were always my favorite teacher in Holdrum as well as a favorite of many of my friends. You made art class interesting and fun. I wish I had known how long you taught, I would have come to visit. RIP Mr. D and Thank You.

Thank you for encouraging my love of art, Mr. DiBuono. You were a great teacher who gave so much. I am proud to say I was your student. As an educator myself, I now understand the love and dedication you gave so freely to all of us. Thank you. May you rest in peace.

We're both sad to hear of George's passing and remember fondly our visits to his Ft Lee home and his visits with Diana at 22nd St. and the famous "egg offs" on July 4th at Diana's in Atlantic Highlands. He was always an interesting person to converse with and told great stories. We'll miss him, and know that he'll now be "fixing that doorbell" in Heaven!

Mr. D I was one of your first students in 1964. I could not wait to get to your class!

All of us at Camp Hillcroft are saddened to hear this news. George took our Art studios and made them into the top quality program that still exists to this day. When I walk in the Art Shop I will always smile and think of George.

George was the best educator that I had the opportunity to work with. Forty years later, I can vividly remember the fantastic art shows that he mounted of student work at Holdrum School. It meant a lot to me that he always treated me as a valued colleague. I know that he touched the lives of thousands of students, educators and friends

Condolences to all Mr. D,s family and friends. I will miss him but just want him to know I still have the ring I made in his class back in the early 60's. it is still my favorite piece of jewelry. Rest In Peace

Dearest George, it's hard to accept this. You've been a beam of hope, understanding, intellect and love in my life and I am going to miss you. Your kindness and friendship are deep in my heart and I will never let go.
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I will cherish forever the memories that we share. I will miss you forever. There is a hole in my heart that will never be filled by another. Thank you for allowing me the joy of your friendship. I love you

George was a person of great wit, good humor, he prized life and his friends. We shall miss him and his presence.
Lily and George Ismmacone

Oh wow, I can't believe this. I just visited George a few weeks ago. He was a friend,mentor and counselor to me and so many others. His heart of gold accepted everyone. Dreariest George, I will miss you so. Love you, Peggy Freeman Greenberg

George you were as fine a man as I have ever met. Rest in Peace

Mr. D., you will be truly missed, You were one of my favorite teachers. You had a great impact on my life. You were always around when I came back to visit and you always remembered your best students. Rest in pease!

Remembering the years working with you at Holdrum and Ridgewood. May you rest in peace My Friend.

Knew him first as teacher, then as costume designer at New Players. He encouraged my artistic endeavors like no other.

Mr. DiBouno, I met you in 1981 at Holdrum Middle School where you were a wonderful teacher and mentor to me. I loved having the privilege of working on the Art Show with you and fellow classmates. You even trusted me the keys to the art case. My heart aches to know you are gone. Rest in Peace. Carol Theiss

So sorry to hear of Mr. DiBuono's passing. Condolences to his family and friends. I remember him well from art class at Holdrum, especially in his blue smock.

Best friend, you have always been a great inspiring and meaningful person for me, with whom I shared a deep friendship over the years, full of love and humor, of shared curiosity and understanding. I will always carry in my heart your friendship.

Thank you, George. Mr. DiBuono was my art teacher at Holdrum School during 1968-69. I have never forgotten him and I never will. He made a difference! Love and sympathy to his family, friends and students. I still have two sculptures I made in one of his classes. One I would not glaze and George glazed it! He gave up his glaze but his work will continue on.

I never got the privledge to meet you but I know you meant so much to joseph and his family. Rest In Peace and know that you will be missed.