On March 9, 2017, James L. Belote, 73 of Ridgefield, CT, passed away.
He graduated from The Citadel (Class of 1966) and was as a local elementary school Biology and Chemistry teacher. He was a member of the Ridgefield Fire Department for 50 years and a past chief, a State Fire Warden since 1967, a Connecticut Fire Academy instructor for 44 years, a Ridgefield EMT for 43 years, and a Connecticut Fire Police Training Director. He also created and ran a construction company for 29 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, two daughters, and two grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home; 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. Interment will be private and at the direction of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department (6 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877) or The Citadel Alumni Association (171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409).
Posted in: The News-Times
Posted on: 2017-03-13
Link to original obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?n=james-belote&pid=184455374&fhid=24251