Tony was mortally injured in a car accident in Myrtle Grove, NC., that took the life of his wife, Karen Erdman (M: 25 OCT 2002), and also their beloved dog, Charlie. Tony was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he passed away several months after the accident.
Tony was disabled later in life, and was active in many online forums, including many cigar, and LGBT websites. He was also a prolific writer and artist.
Tony started a organization called Operation From The Heart (OpFTH) to send care packages to our U.S. Troops that are far from home. Today, it has grown to a 501(c)(3) charity, and has touched so many lives. His legacy lives on with Operation From The Heart, and is sending out more care packages than ever! Semper Fi! (www.opfth.com)
Tony was preceeded in death by his father H. Leo. His mother is Ginni Sacco. Tony is survived by a multitude of friends, and unknown family. A lovely memorial service was held by dear ones at the beach in Wilmington, on a cold, rainy day. Tony's ashes were scattered by his closest friends, along with red and white roses.
Tony, you are still very loved and greatly missed...
"From Star News Online
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041019/NEWS/210190349/0/FRONTPAGE
Last updated: October 19. 2004 12:00AM
Driver is charged in fatal wreck
One of the drivers in a three-vehicle crash Oct. 12 on Carolina Beach Road that resulted in fatal injuries to a woman was charged Monday with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Highway Patrol investigators did not file the charge against Jill Johnston until after the death of Karen Erdman, Trooper A.G. Stephenson said.
Ms. Erdman, 39, a teacher at Ashley High School, died Thursday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was held Sunday at the school.
Ms. Erdman was a passenger in a sport utility vehicle driven by Beij M. Beltrisi, 39. Troopers said Ms. Johnston, 45, of Burbank Road, was northbound on Carolina Beach Road and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cathay Road, causing her car to be struck by a southbound SUV driven by Chhieu Lav, 37, of Carolina Beach. A southbound Nissan SUV driven by Ms. Beltrisi attempted to swerve away from the wreck, made contact with Ms. Lav’s SUV and overturned, Trooper Stephenson said.
Ms. Beltrisi remained in critical condition Monday night at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ms. Johnston was in good condition Friday and not listed as a patient at the hospital Monday. Ms. Lav suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Ms. Johnston will appear on the charge in New Hanover County District Court."
Links to the Obit, news story, and posts by friends, and a link to the charity that he founded:
https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20021124/erdman-beltrisi
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20050206/OBITS/50205015
https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20050206/beij-antonio-tony-beltrisi
http://www.wect.com/story/2905555/october-wreck-claims-second-life?redirected=true
http://mrhoganrocks.com/blog/index.php?m=01&y=07
http://www.aprille.org/?p=134
Scroll to post #533 to read about the memorial service:
http://www.butch-femme.com/showthread.php?16293-All-of-Your-Prayers-Urgently-Needed!/page14
This is the charity that was founded by Tony, Operation From The Heart:
http://opfth.org/html/tony_beltrisi.html
Tony was mortally injured in a car accident in Myrtle Grove, NC., that took the life of his wife, Karen Erdman (M: 25 OCT 2002), and also their beloved dog, Charlie. Tony was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he passed away several months after the accident.
Tony was disabled later in life, and was active in many online forums, including many cigar, and LGBT websites. He was also a prolific writer and artist.
Tony started a organization called Operation From The Heart (OpFTH) to send care packages to our U.S. Troops that are far from home. Today, it has grown to a 501(c)(3) charity, and has touched so many lives. His legacy lives on with Operation From The Heart, and is sending out more care packages than ever! Semper Fi! (www.opfth.com)
Tony was preceeded in death by his father H. Leo. His mother is Ginni Sacco. Tony is survived by a multitude of friends, and unknown family. A lovely memorial service was held by dear ones at the beach in Wilmington, on a cold, rainy day. Tony's ashes were scattered by his closest friends, along with red and white roses.
Tony, you are still very loved and greatly missed...
"From Star News Online
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041019/NEWS/210190349/0/FRONTPAGE
Last updated: October 19. 2004 12:00AM
Driver is charged in fatal wreck
One of the drivers in a three-vehicle crash Oct. 12 on Carolina Beach Road that resulted in fatal injuries to a woman was charged Monday with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Highway Patrol investigators did not file the charge against Jill Johnston until after the death of Karen Erdman, Trooper A.G. Stephenson said.
Ms. Erdman, 39, a teacher at Ashley High School, died Thursday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was held Sunday at the school.
Ms. Erdman was a passenger in a sport utility vehicle driven by Beij M. Beltrisi, 39. Troopers said Ms. Johnston, 45, of Burbank Road, was northbound on Carolina Beach Road and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cathay Road, causing her car to be struck by a southbound SUV driven by Chhieu Lav, 37, of Carolina Beach. A southbound Nissan SUV driven by Ms. Beltrisi attempted to swerve away from the wreck, made contact with Ms. Lav’s SUV and overturned, Trooper Stephenson said.
Ms. Beltrisi remained in critical condition Monday night at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ms. Johnston was in good condition Friday and not listed as a patient at the hospital Monday. Ms. Lav suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Ms. Johnston will appear on the charge in New Hanover County District Court."
Links to the Obit, news story, and posts by friends, and a link to the charity that he founded:
https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20021124/erdman-beltrisi
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20050206/OBITS/50205015
https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20050206/beij-antonio-tony-beltrisi
http://www.wect.com/story/2905555/october-wreck-claims-second-life?redirected=true
http://mrhoganrocks.com/blog/index.php?m=01&y=07
http://www.aprille.org/?p=134
Scroll to post #533 to read about the memorial service:
http://www.butch-femme.com/showthread.php?16293-All-of-Your-Prayers-Urgently-Needed!/page14
This is the charity that was founded by Tony, Operation From The Heart:
http://opfth.org/html/tony_beltrisi.html
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