Tribute for Gerald J. Belvedere (Guest book)

A candle was lit by miss you more today than ever. on March 20, 2019 8:25 PM

Message from sally

March 20, 2019 8:24 PM

Miss you more today than ever

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Message from Carl and Rena (north shore floor decor)

June 17, 2017 3:53 PM

We just learned of Jerry's passing. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the family.

A candle was lit by Carl and Rena (north shore floor decor) on June 17, 2017 3:51 PM

Message from Marianne Rose at Three Village Women's Health, LLP

April 21, 2017 1:36 PM

So sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry. What a wonderful, sweet gentleman.
Too young to leave us. May he be wielding a hammer and nails and getting that Heaven in shape.
I always think of him and smile when I pass a Belvedere Construction truck.

Message from Dave Cummings

April 20, 2017 10:15 AM

I met Gerry through wrestling. His sons joined our Smithtown Wrestling team to attend wrestling camp at Cornell University. Out of that we formed a friendship. I really haven't had a chance to see him since his sons have been out of high school, but I have run into young Gerry a few times at Dunkin Donuts.

Gerry was a great man. He was just one of those guys that made you smile every time you saw him. We had some good times together up at Cornell and I always loved running into him at wrestling events.
Godspeed Gerry.
My condolences to the entire Belvedere family.

Message from Gaeta family

April 9, 2017 10:05 AM

Dear Belvedere family, We are very sorry for your loss. Gerry was a wonderful coach and supported all sports and athletes. May he rest in peace. Peace to your family. You and he are in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by The Gaeta family on April 9, 2017 9:21 AM

Message from Vinessa K (francavilla)

March 29, 2017 8:09 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so sorry for these losses in your family.

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A candle was lit by Tom Johansen on March 27, 2017 9:16 AM

Message from Tom Johansen

March 27, 2017 9:16 AM

So sorry for your loss, your father was the nicest guy. RIP Gerry.
Tom Johansen
(Custodian at WMHS)

Message from Rich Kasten Jr.

March 26, 2017 7:49 PM

Ive known Gerry for 30 years since three village little league and continued our relationship through business once I got out of college. He always treated me like family and always called me first for the products I offer or offered at the time. I was down in Florida with my family on vacation when he passed, and my staff respectfully waited to tell me until I returned today. It was only two days before I left that I saw him and gave him my condolences on for his own fathers passing. I'm so sorry for your loss, I am devastated. Please accept my condolences to Gerry Jr, Dominic and Mrs Belvedere that if they ever need anything, to not hesitate to contact me. I'm so sorry.

Message from Vinny and Trish Scaduto

March 25, 2017 6:20 PM

We are so extremely sorry for your loss. We are devastated to hear of Gerrys passing. Through our kids and sports we became friends and everytime we would see him he'd have a huge hug and kiss and always a kind word! A true family man, friend, coach, and all around GREAT GUY! He will be missed by anyone who knew him!!! Rest in eternal peace! ❤️

A candle was lit by Catherine Migliorino on March 25, 2017 9:13 AM

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A candle was lit by Gretchen, Kristin and Lauren Smith. One last bear hug! on March 24, 2017 3:15 PM

A candle was lit by Jack & Mary & Ruffio Sebastian Florida on March 24, 2017 2:19 PM

Message from Jack & Mary Smith, Sebastian, Florida

March 24, 2017 2:17 PM

Gerry Sr. was our neighbor in Sebastian. Gerry was more than a neighbor to us. He was more like family than a friend, and we loved him. We always loved listening to his stories about his life... his growing up years, being in the Army, but most of all, his family.. He was very, very proud of his family. We visited Gerry when he was in the Sebastian hospital in November, and that's when we met his son Gerry for the first time. We could see, right away, Gerry was a very loving, caring son. We commented that every parent should have a son like Gerry... We have been trying to reach Gerry, to tell him how bad we feel about his father's passing, and offer our deepest sympathy. We just found out that our dear friend Gerry's beloved son passed away. We are very saddened by this news. The Belvedere Family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. If there is anything we can do to help, please contact us...

A candle was lit by The Nelin Family on March 24, 2017 12:54 PM

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Message from Peter A. Scully

March 24, 2017 9:15 AM

I will never forget the first time I met Gerry at a Little League game at Arrowhead Elementary when our boys were very, very young. He had a magical gift for interacting with all of the players on both of the opposing teams regardless of their skill levels, and making each and every one feel very special. As his children grew older, Gerry put his heart and soul into improving athletic facilities at Ward Melville High School, and tens of thousands of students have benefitted from his love and dedication to his community. God bless you, Gerry! Condolences to the entire family.

Message from Ward Melville Prom Committee

March 23, 2017 9:14 PM

We mourn the loss of the man responsible for creating our "Red Carpet" Prom experience over ten years ago, bringing our community together every June to see the incredible facades built by Belvedere and Sons...our deepest sympathies to the entire Belvedere family.

A candle was lit by Izmirligil Family on March 23, 2017 9:04 PM

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Message from Sardi Snyder

March 23, 2017 7:22 PM

Dear Family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you.
I feel so blessed to have known such an incredible person and will always remember
his kindness...
With Love,
Sardi

Message from RICHIE AND PATTY KEESHAN

March 23, 2017 7:19 PM

WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE BELVEDERE FAMILY. MAY THE GREAT MEMORIES OF GERRY AND YOUR FAMILY BOND GIVE YOU THE STRENGHTH TO GET THROUGH THIS! ID LIKE TO SHARE SOME THOUGHTS AND STORIES AND ILL TRY TO KEEP IT SHORTER THAN ONE OF OUR FOOTBALL SPEECHES. WE MET GERRY IN ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF OUR LIVES (COACHING CENTRAL SUFFOLK FOOTBALL). I GOT TO KNOW GERRY BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND ID LIKE TO SHARE SOME STORIES ABOUT THE MAN. NO...I MEAN THE MANS MAN. THATS RIGHT, GERRY WAS A MANS MAN THROUGH AND THROUGH. GERRY WAS A LEADER, HE WAS IN CHARGE, HE WAS ARTICULATE, WELL SPOKEN, AND MOST OF ALL HE WAS CONFIDENT AND WELL PREPARED! ALL THOSE WHO WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE UNDER HIS TUTELAGE INHERITED THOSE TRAITS. GERRYS PERSONALITY WAS INFECTIOUS! GERRY STOOD OUT! WETHER IT BE ON A FIELD OF PLAY, A JOB SITE, A RESTURAUNT OR A BARBECUE, GERRY WOULD BE THE FIRST GUY THAT YOU'D NOTICE! HE HAD A PRESENCE ABOUT HIM WHCH EXUDED LIFE! HE WAS A BEAM OF LIGHT, A RAY OF SUNSHINE, HE WAS LIKE A LIT FIREPLACE IN A CABIN.... ALWAYS AGLOW! ONE COULD NEVER FEEL COLD AROUND HIM. HE MADE YOU FEEL GOOD. HE MADE YOU FEEL WARM! AND THEN THERE WERE THE GERRYISMS WHICH I'LL RELATE IN A TRUE STORY. WHEN CELLA BAGELS WAS BEING BUILT I WAS PASSING BY AND SAW A BELVEDERE TRUCK. WITH THE HOPES OF SEEING GERRY I TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK. I PULLED UP GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND THE FIRST PERSON I NOTICED WAS GENERAL BELVEDERE HIMSELF. AS I APPROACHED HIM I RECIEVED HIS 2 HANDS TO THE BACK OF MY NECK PULLING ME TOWARDS HIS LIPS (GERRYISM), THEN I GOT A DOUBLE CHEEK KISS (GERRYISM), THEN THE GREATEST 3 WORDS OF ALL..."HOWS THE FAMILY?" (#1 GERRYISM) AFTER THOSE 3 GERRYISMS WERE OUT OF THE WAY, IT WAS ON....THE FAMOUS CALF CONTEST (WHICH ALL PACKERS AND 49ERS MUST REMEMBER)! I HAD TO PULL UP MY WORK PANTS AND WE WENT LEG TO LEG! (HE NEVER WON THAT CONTEST) IN CLOSING AS THE TEARS SPEW ONTO MY KEYBOARD... TO LAUGH OR TO CRY? WHEN MY DAUGHTER TEXTED ME THE HORRIFIC NEWS ABOUT GERRY I CRIED TILL I LAUGHED ABOUT THE ISMS. WHEN MY WIFE ASKED ME TO WRITE ON GERRYS GUEST WALL, I SMILED AND LAUGHED ABOUT WHAT ID SAY UNTIL I CRIED (NOW)! EITHER WAY, WE LAUGH AND CRY FOR THE MEMORIES! LETS NOT LET THEM DIE, AND KEEP GERRYS LEGACY ALIVE. ALMOST EVERYBODY'S GOT A BELVEDERE STORY, EVERY STORY MAKES YOU SMILE! LETS KEEP THE STORIES COMING! TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION GERRY...MY FAMILY IS BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN YOU, WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! HOPEFULLY WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!

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Message from Wayne Ackerman

March 23, 2017 1:16 PM

My heart felt condolences go out to the Belvedere family. I only knew Gerry for a short time but he will always be remembered by me. He was a devoted son to his father throughout his father's stay in the nursing home. I can only wish to be half the son to my father that Gerry was to his father. He is more than an example of what every son should be.

Message from Wayne Ackerman

March 23, 2017 1:16 PM

My heart felt condolences go out to the Belvedere family. I only knew Gerry for a short time but he will always be remembered by me. He was a devoted son to his father throughout his father's stay in the nursing home. I can only wish to be half the son to my father that Gerry was to his father. He is more than an example of what every son should be.

Message from Wayne Ackerman

March 23, 2017 1:16 PM

My heart felt condolences go out to the Belvedere family. I only knew Gerry for a short time but he will always be remembered by me. He was a devoted son to his father throughout his father's stay in the nursing home. I can only wish to be half the son to my father that Gerry was to his father. He is more than an example of what every son should be.

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Message from John E. Donegan, Jr., Commack, NY

March 23, 2017 7:07 AM

Gerry, inspired me in Shop Class to build a Old Fashion Water Pump Lamp. He took his time to help me and he prove to be talented in carpentry. Our first year in CHSS it was Gerry sitting next to me in Gym who registered for Football. Once again it was Gerry that help me learn the sport and threw the ball to me. I often rode my bike down New Highway from Fisher Road in our youth to Gerrys home. Over the years we lost touch from CHSS. days. Did not see Gerry at our 40 th reunion. Having driven down New Highway I always pass Gerrys old family home. Thinking of him with good thoughts. Gerry held good thoughts for all he knew my coldolences to his sons and family. I had a friend in Gerry he was a true Spartan who will be missed but never forgotten 🙏🏻

A candle was lit by John E. Donegan, Jr. Commack High School South Class 1974' on March 23, 2017 6:50 AM

A candle was lit by The Balzarano Family on March 22, 2017 10:23 PM

A candle was lit by The Grosso Family on March 22, 2017 6:28 PM

A candle was lit by carlos perlera my deepest condolences on March 22, 2017 6:21 PM

Message from Rosemarie Napolitano Sposato

March 22, 2017 5:28 PM

To the Belvedere sons and family,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. There are no words I can write to console you, except, that We have the promise that your beloved dad is "Sheltered safe within the arms of God!" He was a Rare Gem!! A loving father dedicated to family, a genuinely caring friend, and the consummate professional whose integrity and pride was exemplified in his daily life. Keep it going for his honor! God took an Angel. Just read ALL THE POSTS from everyone. He is your Guardian Angel now.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!🙏🙏

Message from Betty Machin - RBS

March 22, 2017 4:34 PM

My heartfelt condolences to all family and friends. Gerry was an amazing man with a heart of gold. Thank you, Gerry, for the opportunity to have known you <3
God bless you and your family.

A candle was lit by Kelly WIlson-Maroney TOB, My deepest sympathy. on March 22, 2017 1:57 PM

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Message from The Cetrone Family

March 22, 2017 1:51 PM

Gerry you left an indelible mark on so many lives. There will always be a very special place in our hearts and many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Mark, Helen and James

Message from James V., Miller Place

March 21, 2017 9:55 PM

My sincerest sympathies to the family of Mr. Belvedere, who was the nicest, most well-respected man I knew of in Miller Place. What a pleasure it always was to speak to him. He will be greatly missed.

Message from Don Romeo

March 21, 2017 7:58 PM

Dear Boys,
So many years have passed, but I so vividly recall your youth and your father's dedication to all of you . He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all he touched. My prayers for him and all of you.
Don Romeo

A candle was lit by Rosemarie Napolitano Sposato on March 21, 2017 7:34 PM

Message from Janine and Louis Romeo

March 21, 2017 3:33 PM

Gerry you will be forever in our hearts.You helped us build our home and we have many reminders of you there. We are deeply saddened by your passing. Prayers and love to your family. Love, Janine, Lou, Louis and Charles Romeo

Message from Joe and Daisy Pernal

March 21, 2017 2:12 PM

Sending our prayers to your Family at this most difficult time

Message from Domenic & Jessica Lo Re

March 21, 2017 1:38 PM

We are so saddened to hear about your loss. Our hearts are with you all now. We will forever miss Mr. B!!!!

A candle was lit by Domenic & Jessica Lo Re on March 21, 2017 1:36 PM

Message from Dave& nate rochelle

March 21, 2017 1:13 PM

Our sincere prayers & condolence for your loss.

A candle was lit by Dave & nate rochelle on March 21, 2017 1:12 PM

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