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Alden C. Beverly

Alden Beverly Obituary

Beverly, Alden C.

Alden C. Beverly, 88, of West Caldwell, NJ, formerly White Plains, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015.

Mr. Beverly was born and raised in White Plains, NY and lived there for 75 years before moving to Crane's Mill Life Care Retirement Community in 2002.

An educator, Mr. Beverly was a teacher and principal for the Mt. Pleasant School District in Thornwood and Hawthorne, New York beginning in 1952 before retiring in 1985. During that time, he served as president of the Mt. Pleasant Teachers Association, president of the Mt. Pleasant Administrator Association, as well as interim Business Manager. He was a volunteer teaching E.S.L. served on the Health Committee and Grounds Committee, and served as past president of the Westchester Region Antique Automobile Club and the Westchester Garden Railroad Club.

A veteran, he served in the Army with the 69th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II and was with the first American troops to link up with the Russian Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Surviving are his beloved wife Lottie who he married in 1953; sons, Jim Beverly and his wife, Debbie, Don Beverly and his wife, Phyllis and Tom Beverly and his wife, Ann; and adored grandfather of Michael and his wife, Connie, Mark, Scott, Brian, Alison and Kevin and great-grandfather of Camden.

Visiting will be on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell. A Mass will be on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at 9 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, followed by the interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. To send the family condolences please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Alden Beverly

19 Entries

elizabeth DeGrazia-Ellershaw

January 17, 2015

Mr Beverly was our first mail teacher, at Thornwood Elementary School. We have many happy memories, as he was a great teacher, and a great man. I remember he told us girls to not be in a hurry to wear makeup, as we all had natural beauty, in and out, and should always strive to be ourselves. my heartfelt condolences to all of his family, xo

elizabeth deGrazia-ellershaw

January 17, 2015

have many happy memories of our very first male teacher, Mr. Beverly at Thornwood elementary school. I was very sad to hear of his passing. he was a great teacher and a great man. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

elizabeth DeGrazia-Ellershaw

January 17, 2015

Was very sad to hear of Mr. Beverly's passing. He was our very 1st male teacher at Thornwood Elementary school, and we all loved him. Please accept my deepest condolences to the whole family. I have many happy memories, as he was a great teacher, and a great man.

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Drake Viscome

January 17, 2015

Mr Beverly was my 6th grade teacher @ Thornwood elementary...and a guiding light periodically for many years...in todays' "vernacular"...one very special genuine "dude"...of great wisdom & integrity...my truly heartfelt condolences to family...God speed...Drake Viscome

January 16, 2015

Dear Don and Family,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm with you in spirit. Don, call me any time.

Sincerely,
Tom Manko

January 16, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Alden's death. I taught with him at both Thornwood and Columbus for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with him and the family.

Madeline Eiseman Hynds

Laura & Rich Waddell

January 16, 2015

Dear Don, Phyllis & family,
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. What an accomplished man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your mom, & the rest of your family

Noreen Stola

January 16, 2015

I worked at both Thornwood and Hawthorne Elementary schools while Mr. Beverly was a principal. He always greeted me with a smile as well as the children that I taught. He respected me and my opinions as a professional. We shared many laughs together both at school and at our holiday parties. He also shared Lottie's recipe for her delicious brownies which he brought in for us to taste. They were great and he was so proud of her ability to bake. He was quick to give a compliment and you knew he was sincere in doing so. My deepest sympathy to all of his family. Rest in peace, "Alden".

January 16, 2015

Our deepest condolences. Vince and Denise

Alden Beverly

January 15, 2015

Lisa Pizzolla

January 15, 2015

Don, Phyllis, Scott, Brian and the rest of the Beverly's- I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I have always had great memories of your Dad when I went to school at Columbus Ave. He was a very kind and caring principal and made everyone feel part of the Columbus family. Years later, I met you(Don) at BOCES and the first thing I remember saying was "Is your father Mr. Beverly principal of Columbus School?" What an impression Dad made on me in 4th and 5th grade that I still hold dear to my heart as an adult and educator today. RIP Mr. Beverly!

Sharon Manna

January 15, 2015

Mr. Beverly granted me my first interview upon my graduation from college in 1971. I was a nervous wreck but his gracious manner and encouragement must have worked. I was hired and spent my 35 years teaching in the Mt. Pleasant school district. During those years I had the privilege of having him as my principal at Hawthorne Elem. He was tough, but fair and over time he became 'Alden'. I well remember polyester suits in the 70's and his megawatt smile. He fiercely loved his family and his wife who we all knew as Lottie. Her brownies come to mind as do our kidnapping him from his home on Crane Avenue to bring him to a coworkers house for a surprise retirement celebration. How he loved that! As years passed he'd stop at school once in a while and we were always amazed that he looked younger every year. Fond memories. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a gentleman and a fine man. He is and will be remembered. My thoughts are with you.

Cynthia McKeon

January 15, 2015

Rest in Peace Mr. Beverly. I have a warm feeling when I remember you welcoming my class from Hawthorne Elementary up to Columbus Avenue, Fifth grade, with open arms and a smile! Such a scary time made better by your presence. I can still see you standing in the lobby, so tall, with a great big smile on your face every morning to welcome us off the buses. My sincere condolences to the entire Beverly family.

ray beninato

January 15, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Beverly family
Mr Beverly was my principal at the Columbus ave school
1965 or 66
RIP

Meg Soulis

January 15, 2015

Jim, Don and Tom: we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Bev's passing. Our family has great and funny memories of Uncle Bev and the family. I will always remember him and his pipe after dinner; I always enjoyed the aroma.