VIRGINIA BELSON

My tribute to Ginny Belson Class of 1988

I was a student of hers while at Fort Lee high school from 1985-1988 and she was an outstanding woman and her family I know it´s five years late but my deepest and heartfelt condolences to you all

Mrs. Belson, your enthusiasm, bright smile, love for life, and the love that you had for all of the students at Fort Lee High School will always be remembered.

I will always cherish all that you taught, and all the advice you gave me during my years at Fort Lee High School (1981-1985).

I speak for all of my fellow classmates when I say that we all were fortunate to know, respect and love you.

Requiescat In Pace Mrs. Belson

Ginny, You were a bright smile on many a stormy day. Your enthusiasm and love of life infected everyone who knew you. I speak formany who have gone ahead: Thank you for your gift of yourself! Jim Ferry

Virginia was a wonderful teacher at Central Catholic H.S. I'll never forget her telling us about seeing an atomic bomb explode in the New Mexico desert. She returned from the experience a different woman. I could see it deeply upset her. She loved all her students. It was a joy to have known her at CCHS 1962 to 1966. May she rest in peace.

RIP - Miss Illuzzi

she always said she loved all of us students --we didnt understand it in high school ....now I do!A great teacher and a good soul. jay bernstein ( ft lee high grad)

Mrs. Belson was my physical education teacher at Fort Lee high school. I wasn't the most gifted athlete, but she was always encouraging, gentle, and kind. She was the first gym teacher I ever had who made phys ed enjoyable, and got me on a path toward a healthier lifestyle. RIP.

My condolences to the Belson family. Mrs. Belson was a wonderful gym teacher and a great person. RIP Mrs. Belson.


Jennifer Nitti
Fort Lee HS Class of 1970

RIP Mrs Belson, you were one in a million! Condolences to the Belson Family on your loss, she was a great lady.

John Nitti
Fort lee HS Class '80

Rose, I am so sorry. I didn't know your sister but your stories about her were wonderful. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

She was a good and caring Health & Gym teacher, tough as a cream puff!!! God bless you Miss Illuzzi!

I loved Mrs. Belson. She was always smiling. Very caring and compassionate. Heaven just got a very special angel.

Condolences to the family.


CCHS Class of '69

Mrs. Belson was a kind and thoughtful teacher. She was ahead of her time and encouraged empowerment for all of her students.

I will always remember her cheer
"GO BRIDGEGIRLS GO
A LITTLE LOUDER NOW
GO BRIDGEGIRLS GO"

RIP

God bless you Mrs. Belson! All of us at FLHS were truly blessed to have known you. If there's a heaven, there's no doubt you're there. Carmine LoFaro '82

Dear mrs Belson
You are such a beautiful woman and the best teacher in the whole world. I love you so much and will miss you. RIP

My deepest sympathy!! Karen Kasenchak Mandel (former student at Fort Lee High School)

Dear Belson Family, I was sadden to hear of the passing of Fort Lee High School's favorite gym teacher. RIP!! Heaven has gained another Angel!! Deepest sympathy!! Karen Kasenchak Mandel former student (1976-1980)

May you rest in peace.. You made gym class worth going to. Such a wonderful woman..

JOHN T
Originally from Fort Lee NJ

When first starting out at Fort Lee high School, Mrs. Nelson yelled at me because I came in late, and she thought that I had an attitude. However when we spoke to on anther we had a very good relationship between teacher and a student. She was one of the kindest people I have met and I will greatly miss her.

You will be missed Mrs . Belson. . You were a wonderful teacher . Thank you for being there. May you RIP

My sincerest condolences to the family.
Miss Illuzzi was a blessing to all of us at Reading Central Catholic High School. At a time when the only girls' sport was basketball, she started a bowling club. She got the people who owned the bowling lanes to bring a bus to the school to get us there. She also got a bus so that we could get to tournaments in other towns. She even made the ride there very enjoyable by playing games on the bus. She was a wonderful person. She honored me by giving me an award at graduation in 1966. She also came to state basketball games. What an inspiration she was to so many young people. God blessed us by sending her to our school. My prayers go out to her family.
Theresa Bates

"Don't be a grape, stay in shape, don't be a prune, stay in tune". Rest In Peace Mrs. Belson and my condolences to your family. I will always remember you for your kindness and humor.
Beth Maidenberg Kroupa

Mrs. Belson may you rest in peace. I have so many fond memories of your gym class. My condolences to the family. You have an angel in heaven.

God bless you, Mrs Belson! You made the world a better place for all of us! Thank you!!!

Miss Iluzzi will live in my heart and my siblings from Central Catholic. My memory is the awful gym uniforms we had but she loved us all and of course basketball!

Mrs. Belson was a fixture at Fort Lee HS, always friendly, always supportive. I remember her always coming to our basketball games. Thank you, Mrs. Belson, for your teaching, guidance, and support. Rest In Peace

RIP Ms. Belson. So sad to hear of your passing.

Many fond memories of Mrs. Belson in gym class at Fort Lee High. RIP to a wonderful woman ❤

My sincere condolences to the family. I was very fond of Mrs. Belson she was my gym teacher from 73-77 in Fort Lee H.S.She truly was a great teacher she made exercising fun stressed the importance of good health and taught us girls that working out was not just for the boys. Great women RIP Mrs.Belson ... Teresa Fioravanti Younghans

You will be missed by all of us that attended Fort Lee High.

My condolences to the family. I remember Ms. Belson fondly. She was my Gym teacher in the early 80s. She had quite the sense of humor!

Coach Belson,

RIP coach. You were loved by all for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and your generous nature. "You were always right"

Coach Kelly

I loved you so much Mrs. Belson. You always had time to listen, and gave so much love. God Rest your beautiful soul...

I taught alongside Virginia Belson for more than 20 years. She was a strong educator who also was a warm person who cared about the students of our high school. No one was more generous than Mrs. Belson!

I have fond memories of Ms. Belson as my gym teacher at FLHS in the mid-80s. She was always kind, friendly, and cheerful, even with the toughest students. I can still hear her voice saying, "Yes, sweetie...okay, honey" whenever someone asked her something, and loved how she would correct salty language: "Say sugar." May she rest in peace.

On behalf of the membership of the Dalton Fire Company, Thank you for your support throughout the years Virginia. You'll be missed. Our condolences to friends and family. Brent Tripp, Lieutenant

Long time neighbor and great friend!

Our condolences to the entire family

Rest in Peace Dear Virginia. We,The Schmieder Family,especially my sister Jane and Miss Illuzzi were very close. She loved her CCHS students. She'll never be forgotten. God Bless You!

Miss Illuzzi made such an impression on me as a freshman at Central Catholic High School; I NEVER forgot her. We got to see the 'fun' side of her as members of her girls' basketball team. Rest in peace. CCHS'59

I will always remember you friend Rest In Peace

WE at CCHS will never forget you.
Betsy Babb Paolini

Dearest Virginia, it was a pleasure getting to know you and working in your company. Whenever I would see your call bell, I knew it was going to be a delightful visit. Every time I hold the good luck dollar coin you gave me for my journey back to school, I will think of you and how you touched my life. The kind words and prayers that you sent my way will surely be what gets me through. May you rest in sweet peace, you will be missed greatly.

My condolences to your family and friends. May the God of tender mercies give you strength in these difficult times.

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. ( Psalms 55;22).

Dearest Virginia I've had the pleasure of knowing you for 25years. We have ventured off in many directions,your 2hall of fame dinners on your behalf,your kid's class reunion,I've meet wonderful people along the way.you taught me alot about people and life.even our trips to er and hospital stays.I always tried to be there for my friend .my dearest friend,you made a difference in my life,love and miss you already

May the God of comfort bring the family and friends peace in their time of grief.

Awweee I'm so saddened to know u are no longer with us here at Clarkssummit senior living, I will miss coming to see u every night that I worked and to check up on u, I will miss the I love you Chris ur always so good to me ( still in utter shock )

Rest In Peace love u are no longer suffering I will miss u dearly

Central catholic High School will always hold Miss Illuzzi in their heart. She touched so many lives.

My husband worked with Mrs. Belson at Fort Lee H.S. Every September, she would get him a birthday cake from Baskin Robbins. She always asked after our children. She would remind him that the students were "all God's children." My husband remembers her fondly as one of the greatest women he has ever known. Our deepest sympathies...

Nancy and Jessica-So very sorry for your loss! She certainly was an accomplished individual. Another beautiful star in the sky!

You will be missed very much Aunt Vergie! I will always look up to you and your accomplishments as a teacher and mentor in the schools. You accomplished so much and will be missed dearly. We love you. Love, Bridget, Rich, Olivia, & Jack

I loved Virginia. I work@Clarks summit senior living. I loved delivering her meals. She was a sweet, kind woman, I loved her stories,she always made me feel good about myself. She always made me smile. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.

God s peace and love to you Aunt Virgie...we will miss talking to you.Heaven has gained quite the angel....love Frankie ..Toni...Jess..Kelsey...Steve..Frankie and little Sophia

God bless you Aunt Virgie. Miss & love you always from your niece & Godchild Patti xoxo

I had the pleasure of working with, and becoming great friends with Mrs B. She was one of the kindest, most unselfish, generous, loving person you would want to meet. I was blessed to have known her! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace dear kind, generous, and loving Aunt Virgie.. You will be dearly missed by all of us. Your loving niece, Francie xo