Susan Cheress Belly, 63, of Fords, entered into eternal rest, December 4, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.  She was born in Perth Amboy and resided in Fords all of her life.

Sue was a Music Teacher with the Woodbridge Township Board of Education for 16 years before retiring in June.  She was the gifted and talented music teacher for many years.  She also taught at Colonia and Avenel Middle Schools.  Sue inspired hundreds of students over her career, instilling in them a love and passion for music.

She was a 1975 graduate of Trenton State College and a member of the NJMEA, WTEA, NEA, and treasurer of the Central Jersey Music Educators Assn.  She was an avid reader, the ultimate Yankee's fan, a New Orleans Saints fan, and enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City.

Sue was predeceased by her daughter Kim Belly in 2005, her parents Edward Cheress in 1988 and Madeline Cheress in January 2016, and her sister Karen Cheress in 2006.  She is survived by her husband John J. Belly, her high school sweetheart,  to whom she was married for 41 years, and her daughter Lisa Belly of Fords.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 am at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home 23 Ford Avenue, Fords followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Peace R C Church.  Interment will be in Alpine Cemetery.  Visitation is Thursday from 4-8 pm.

Donations  can be made to the American Cancer Society.