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SPOTLIGHT ON Virginia Beal
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Owner and president of Beal’s Auto Service
FAMILY Daughters Virginia, Linda, Terre
AGE 85 (holding at 39)
About Virginia
She taught adults and children ballroom dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics for 50 years; also studied belly dancing; at age 13 years she taught jitterbug lessons at Brockport State College, was member of Dance Masters of America for over 50 years, and is a member of Saint Patrick’s Church in Victor
Background
Virginia grew up near Cobb’s Hill in Rochester, attended Blessed Sacrament School, Nazareth High School, and Kent State University as a business and dance major; she was a professional dancer at 11 years old and joined the union — the Actor’s Guild of Variety Acts — at age 13
Hobbies and interests
She enjoys watching cowboy movies, loves working at Beal’s from 7:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. five days each week because “it keeps her young,” and enjoys spending time with her 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
In her own words
“Be a good mother and parent. Be there for your kids. Listen to them. Teach your children that there is a God.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at melody@messengerpostmedia.com
SPOTLIGHT ON Virginia Beal
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Owner and president of Beal’s Auto Service
FAMILY Daughters Virginia, Linda, Terre
AGE 85 (holding at 39)
About Virginia
She taught adults and children ballroom dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics for 50 years; also studied belly dancing; at age 13 years she taught jitterbug lessons at Brockport State College, was member of Dance Masters of America for over 50 years, and is a member of Saint Patrick’s Church in Victor
Background
Virginia grew up near Cobb’s Hill in Rochester, attended Blessed Sacrament School, Nazareth High School, and Kent State University as a business and dance major; she was a professional dancer at 11 years old and joined the union — the Actor’s Guild of Variety Acts — at age 13
Hobbies and interests
She enjoys watching cowboy movies, loves working at Beal’s from 7:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. five days each week because “it keeps her young,” and enjoys spending time with her 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
In her own words
“Be a good mother and parent. Be there for your kids. Listen to them. Teach your children that there is a God.”
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at melody@messengerpostmedia.com
