Northampton, MA – George Lee Trusz, 78, formerly of Belchertown, passed away December 18, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1947 in Lockhart, Texas to the late John M. and Vida E. (Sanford) Trusz. George spent his formative years in Ludlow, MA, and graduated from Ludlow High School. As a natural athlete, George had a notable high school football career, one of which he was very proud, and his mother was his greatest supporter and fan.
He furthered his education at UMASS and earned his master’s in social work at Smith College. George dedicated his life to helping others and worked as a therapist for Children’s Study Home, Greenfield Public Schools and Baystate Wing Griswold Center before working in private practice in Northampton. During his career, he made sure to never stop learning and became certified in Hypnotherapy, among other things.
George was an outdoors sports enthusiast. He was an avid cyclist, hiker, tennis player, downhill and cross-country skier, and runner. Above all else, he loved his family, friends, and especially his pets and dogs.
George was preceded in death by his parents. He will be forever missed by his wife, Judy (Reinbold) Trusz; children, George Lee Trusz, Jr. (Debbie Vargo) and Zoë Riley (Kenneth Riley); granddaughter, Olivia Grace Trusz; siblings, Stephen Trusz (Sharon Larson), Jana Trusz (Laura Davis), Elizabeth Courtney (Dan) and Stephanie Trusz; as well as many nieces, nephews, and very dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 1-3pm with a celebration of George’s life to begin at 3pm at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, and fulfilling George’s love for animals, donations in his memory can be made to Dakin Humane Society by visiting www.dakinhumane.org.
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