Agnes Squeo Zanetos
December 15 1920 - May 15 2010
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday May 17th 2010 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Agnes Squeo Zanetos, age 89, of Upper Arlington, passed away Saturday May 15, 2010 after suffering a stroke in September. She was born December 15, 1920 in Columbus, to the late Pancrazio and Rosa Squeo. Agnes was married to Tom Zanetos, Co-Founder and Owner of the Anthony-Thomas Candy Company. The high school sweethearts worked together in the business for about 47 years. She started out as a candy dipper then worked in the retail store and had secretarial duties as her husband and father-in-law, Anthony Zanetos, built their new business. Agnes later served as an officer of the company, secretary-treasurer, retiring from that position in 2001 at the age of 80. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Philoptochos Society and Daughters of Penelope. Agnes was also a member and served on the advisory board of the Christopher Columbus Education Foundation and was a recipient of the Christopher Columbus Educational Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, four sons, Anthony, of Hilliard; Joseph (Carol), of Upper Arlington; Gregory, of Columbus; and Timothy, of Dublin. Agnes is also survived by four grandchildren, Carla (Steve) Scully, Candi (Michael) Trifelos, Thomas and Michael Zanetos; seven great-grandchildren, John, Sam, Joseph and Michael Scully, and Nicholas, Mark and Alex Trifelos; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Squeo, Beulah (Jack) Trotter, Frankie Collaros of Steubenville, and Nicki Zanetos of Delaware; as well as many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Squeo and Jean (Louella) Cupoli. Friends may call MONDAY May 17, 2010 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM with the Trisagion at 7:30 PM. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on TUESDAY May 18, 2010 at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 555 N. High St, Reverend Economos Michael Kontos, Jr., Officiating. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow at the Union Cemetery Mausoleum, 3349 Olentangy River Road. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Agnes Squeo Zanetos
From : Nancy & Claude Sigman
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 16th 2010
With our sincere sympathy.She was a great lady and she will be sadly missed.We will keep her in our prayers.
From : stella kontras
To : The family of agnes zanetos
Date: May 16th 2010
I was so sorry to read today of Mrs Zanetos psssing and wish to send sincere condolences to all the family.I recall well her pleasant smile and I know she has been a model wife and mother who will be greatly missed. Sincerely, stella
From : Ken And Marlene Conselyea
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 16th 2010
We were very sorry to hear of Agnes' passing. We enjoyed our time with her and remember her as a loving wife and mother. She was so proud of all of you. She was a gracious, kind and giving person. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
From : Walter P. Wolick III & Janice Miller
To : Tom and the entire Family
Date: May 16th 2010
I want to take this time to pay my utmost respects to the entire Tom Zanetos family for their extreme loss. Tom, if there is anything I can do for you, Sir, please let me know.
From : Nicole Workman
To : Tom Zanetos and Family
Date: May 16th 2010
Sorry for your loss. I have lived at one of your rental property for 9 years now and you've both been so nice to us, thanks.
From : Denise & Jonathan Turner
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 16th 2010
Dear Friends,
We were so very sorry to hear of Agnes' passing. She was a very kind and loving lady and will be greatly missed. May the love of family, friends and many memories you shared bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With our Deepest Sympathy and Love, Denise and Jonathan Turner and Family and Mary Kotsanos
From : Valerie Chakeres Franzese
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 16th 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Agnes' passing. I will always remember her beautiful smile and kind spirit. Thinking of you and sending my love and condolences.
From : Thomas Nicholas Zanetos
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 16th 2010
We were greatly saddened to hear of Agnes' passing. We are thinking of you and the loss of a lifetime partner who will be missed beyond what words could express. Our sincere condolences to the entire family. It will be impossible to be with you, but our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you.
Tommy, Nancy and Megan Zanetos
From : Beth Mahan
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 17th 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
From : Edward & Irene Perrini
To : Tom Zanetoes and Family
Date: May 17th 2010
With sincere sympathy in your loss
We neighbors of the west side remember
Agnes with loving thoughts
From : Ross Fillmore
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 17th 2010
My deepest sympathy in your loss. I always enjoyed Agnes's company during my time at A-T. She always made a point of visiting everybody and making everyone feel welcome. She was a lovely lady. Regretfully, due to a family emergency in Pittsburgh, I will not be able to attend. Much Sympathy, Ross.
From : Frances, Anna, & Vi
To : Zanetos family
Date: May 17th 2010
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of youre beloved wife & mother. We have never forgotten the years when we lived next to youre family on Grener road, nor the warmth & friendship of youre mom.
May you find some peace with the knowledge that youve had so many wonderful years with such a wonderful & loving wife & mother.
May God bless you all...
From : sandra@steven herron
To : family
Date: May 17th 2010
you are in the arms of the angels now no more pain,or suffering. you will be missed. what a courgeous hard working loving lady. loved so much by family and friends your family will see you again someday.
From : Dotty Lewis
To : T0 the Zanetos Family
Date: May 17th 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your loved one.The Lord be with you in the coming days
From : cookie glenn hazletts mom
To : zanetos family
Date: May 17th 2010
you will be missed, you encouraged and helped so many people in your lifetime, god holds a special place for you. you were very giving and hard working and god loves people like you. he took you home to share in his kingdom, you are blessed.you are with the heavenly angels now.
From : The Mitchells
To : Tim and family
Date: May 17th 2010
We are deeply sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Brian, Jeremy, and Brianne
From : Roseann Melfi
To : Tom Zanetos & Family
Date: May 17th 2010
Mu deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family at this sad time. I was so sorry to read of Agnus' passing in the Dispatch. She was a dear lady, so kind and sweet and gracious. She always had the time to say hi to me. She was my Grandmother Rosa Squeo Melfi's niece & I remember her fondly. She and your family will be in my prayers.
From : Eric and Ann Troyer and Family
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 17th 2010
We are sorry about Agnes passing away. She was always nice to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Linda Keith
To : The Zanetos family
Date: May 17th 2010
Prayers and sympathy are with you all.
From : Ron O'Brien
To : Tom and Family
Date: May 17th 2010
Dear Tom and Family--Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful wife and mother. There will be precious memories of her for the entire family that will always live with you.
Ron and Susan O'Brien,
and the entire staff of the
Franklin County Prosecutor's
Office.
From : Mr. & Mrs. Roger M. Treadway
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 17th 2010
With sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Roger & Connie Treadway
From : Kellie Onifer and family
To : Joe and Carol Zanetos
Date: May 17th 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace
From : Scot Chin
To : Joe Zanetos and the entire Zanetos family
Date: May 17th 2010
Joe, with my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. Your family made me feel so welcomed after your entire family took me to lunch. I distinctly remember your mom which said that "I was now part of the family" My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From : The Rehl Family
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 18th 2010
On behalf of the Rehl family we share in your grief. We will keep the family in our prayers.
From : Sue Taylor (Arlingate store)
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: May 18th 2010
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all in the family during this difficult time.
From : Ross Bainbridge
To : Tom, Joe, & Carol
Date: May 19th 2010
So Sorry to hear that Agnes pass-away. She was a 1st class LADY.
From : Pat Kramer 3rd Grade Teacher
To : Zanetos Family
Date: May 25th 2010
I teach 3rd grade for Columbus City Schools at Scottwood Elementary. My students wanted to express their sorrow. I have copied their letters complete with misspellings. We are very sorry for your loss.
I'm very sorry that your wife died and I like your candy. I know you work hard. Love, Samia
I am sorry about your wife passing away. I know you are sad but you don't have to be sad. Your wife is in a happy place with God. I can't inmagen being with someone for 68 years and then your love passes away. Sincerly, Ivona
I am sorry about your wife. I am sorry about your sorrow. I know you love her so much and I know you was her husband for 68 years and she was beautiful too. She was a good wife. Love, Your Phillicia
I'm so sorry your wife passed away. I read the newspaper about your sorrow. Well I did not read the newspaper. My teacher, Mrs. Kramer, did. Mrs. Kramer read the newspaper to the class. It must be hard to love someone for 68 years and then pass away. From Sabrina
Dear Mr. Zanetos, I am sorry your wife died. I can not imagine liveing for 68 years. I read the newspaper so that's how I know. The class wrote these notes to you on pink paper because we think that is her favorite color. By Brandon
I am sorry for your sorrow. I can'nnt imagain having a wife that past away. She will be missed very much. Feel better. Your friend, Henry
I am so sorry for your sorrow. I wonder if you and your wife will be sweethearts again. I hope you will continue to work. I wonder if you also dipped candy in chocolate. From. Lucianna
I am so sorry for the lost of your wife. Your wife worked hard because she worked at the company for 40 years. I think you and your wife were beautiful high school sweethearts. I can't imagine 2 pepole getting married for 68 years. Sincerly, Kagatou
I am sorry your wife left you. She's in a better place. My grandpa left me. It's hard to forget about it. He was a good guy. I know how you feel. It's OK to cry. By, Antwaun
I am sorry that your sweetheart past away. I am glad that you closed down the Anthony Thomas candy factory because you did the right thing. I can't imagine losing someone I love. I hope you are OK and I hope you will have a great day later. Love, Ashley
From : Jim and Annetta Kotsanos and Family
To : The Zanetos Family
Date: June 1st 2010
We are saddened to learn about the loss of Mrs. Zanetos and extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love, Jim and Annetta Kotsanos and sons