WILLIAM F. SCHELLING

SCHELLING--William F., August 3, 2011, of Allendale, NJ, formerly of Tenafly, NJ, cherished father of Patricia Schelling Cellary and her husband Christoper, of Allendale, NJ, devoted grandfather to Brian Christopher and Kevin William Cellary, dearest brother of Lucy Schelling Averill and her husband Professor Dr. Anton W Zimmermann of Atlanta, GA. Beloved husband of the late Martha Louise Turner Schelling and cherished father to the late William F Schelling, Jr. Head of the CBS TV Lighting department in New York City, was at CBS for 40 years, a member of Local 1 IATSE (International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees) for 63 years. He had the opportunity to travel the world. Bill was responsible for the lighting for political conventions, beauty pageants, sporting events, soap operas and many other significant events. He was a pioneer and innovator in the design of the television lighting industry. A WWII veteran, graduating from RCA Engineering School, a member of Archer United Methodist Church and a member of the Knickerbocker Country Club in Tenafly, NJ for 20 years. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 10th at the United Methodist Church, 7 East Allendale Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Archer United Methodist Endowment Fund 7 East Allendale Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401 or the ASPCA.