Elsa Giammarco
October 6 1955 - April 16 2004
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday April 21st 2004 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Thursday April 22nd 2004 at 10:00 am
Dublin Baptist Church
7195 Coffman Road
Dublin
, Ohio 43017
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Obituary
Elsa Concetta Giammarco, age 48, passed away April 16, 2004. Preceded in death by father Pasquale Giammarco, first husband, Donald Van Zant Sr and stepson Donald Van Zant Jr. Survived by husband Timothy Snipes, mother Concetta Giammarco, brother and sister in law Joe & Patty Giammarco, mother in law Loretta Snipes, brother and sister in laws Josh & Cindy Snipes, Aaron and Matt Snipes, stepdaughters and husbands Kathy & John Humbert, Rhonda & Carl Robinson and Karon & Jim Storment, nephews and nieces Tony, Nick & Alisa Giammarco, Travis & Jackie Snipes along with many relatives and friends. Elsa received an undergraduate degree from Otterbein College and an MBA from Xavier University. She was active in the Republican Party since the 1980s when she became President of the Capital City Young Republicans Club. She was active in public service throughout her career at both the State and County levels. These included: County Recorder & Auditor’s Office, Ohio Industrial Commission, State Auditor's Office, County Treasurer's Office as Chief Deputy, and most recently the State Attorney General Office as Administration Director of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation. She was an award winning Executive Board member of the Central Ohio Association of Governmental Accountants, was very active in the Junior League of Columbus and was a member of the Crichton Club. She was a passionate and loyal woman who was a faithful wife, friend and family member. She especially enjoyed helping others and spending time with family and many friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday April 21, 2004 at JOHN QUINT AND SONS Funeral home 1177 West 5TH Ave, from 4:00-8:00 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 8:00 PM, Rev. Fr. James L. Colopy, Officiating. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday April 22, 2004 at Dublin Baptist Church, 7195 Coffman Road, Dublin, Pastor Darrel Gabbard, Presiding. PROCESSION WILL FORM AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may contribute in Elsa's memory, to the Elsa Giammarco Memorial Education Fund, One Otterbein, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, 9571 N. High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Elsa Giammarco
From : Phil & Patty Hamilton
To : Timothy Snipes
Date: April 19th 2004
We send our deepest sympathy. We will be out of town and unable to attend the services. She was a dear friend and a good lady. She will be missed.
From : Kim Wenden
To : Mr. Joe Giammarco
Date: April 19th 2004
Joe, We are so sorry to hear about your sister. It is such a tragedy. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
From : Dan Stuetzer - Chief Auditor Akron/Canton Region
To : Mr. Snipes, Concetta Giammarco and family
Date: April 19th 2004
My deepest sympathies to you. I had the pleasure to work with Elsa during her time at the State Auditor's office. I always thought of her to be one of the best people to work with - positive, willing to help, always professional and a pleasure to be around.
I know I am not the only state auditor employee to have these feelings of her.
Please accept my condolences. She will be missed by many.
From : Amber Burke, President of the Cap City YR's
To : the family of Elsa Giammarco
Date: April 19th 2004
On behalf of the Cap City Young Republicans, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Elsa's hard work and dedication to the club over the years has not gone unnoticed. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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To : snipes
Date: April 19th 2004
From : Cindy Hurst
To : Tim Snipes
Date: April 19th 2004
Tim - I wish I knew the words to write to comfort you in some way. You did everything you could by loving and caring for Elsa. Your Wendy's family is here to support you. Take care of yourself and let us know how we can help.
From : Kathryn De Orio
To : Elsa's family
Date: April 20th 2004
I worked with Elsa at the Auditor of State's office and knew her to be hard working, caring; someone I was inspired by and admired.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From : Jim Yerich
To : Tim, Mrs. Giammarco, Joe & Patty
Date: April 20th 2004
I worked with Elsa for about three years at the State Auditor's Office from 1995-1998. During that time, I went through a difficult divorce. Never did anyone have a pillar of strength as strong as what I had in Elsa during that time. She offered me sympathy when she thought I needed it and wasn't beyond giving me a kick in the rear-end when she thought I needed that also. She was a valued and good friend. We only spoke with or saw each other sporadically during the last six years, but when we did the years seemed to melt away as we would enjoy playing "catch-up".
My deepest condolences go out to you at this time. I know there is nothing anyone can say or do to make this any easier for you. Hopefully knowing how much she was loved and cared about by others like myself will give you a measure of comfort.
From : Phil Davis
To : Tim Snipes and family
Date: April 20th 2004
I am very sorry for you and your family. Elsa will be dearly missed.I am very, very sorry this has
happened. I am here for you buddy. Anything you need call me. 921-8491 or
571-5903 Phil
From : Kim Towns
To : Tim Snipes
Date: April 20th 2004
Tim, words can't even begin to express how burdened I am by your loss. I know how much Elsa meant to you and hope one day the sun will shine again in your life and that one day, this won't hurt as much.
I've been praying that you,your family and Elsa's family and will be comforted in knowing that you have each other to lean on.
Again, I am truly sorry.
Sincerely,
Kim Towns
From : Allen McLain
To : Tim Snipes
Date: April 20th 2004
Tim, know that we are all thinking of you in this sad time. Please take care of yourself and call me if you need anything at all.
Home: 488-6141
Work: 764-3431
Cell: 323-0966
From : Brad Tuller
To : Tim Snipes
Date: April 20th 2004
My sincerest condolences.
From : Lynne Coger (Dellenbaugh) rlcoger@aol.com
To : Family of Elsa Giammarco
Date: April 20th 2004
Elsa attended DeSales High School with me and I am so, so, sorry for your loss.
I haven't seen Elsa since one of our class reunions but she most definitely made a lasting impression on everyone that knew her. I wasn't surprised at all in reading her obituary that she was such an active member of the community. That is exactly how I remember Elsa, always taking a very firm stand on issues and active in her beliefs.
May the God's peace be with all of you.
From : Julieanna LaPenna Hennebert
To : Family of Elsa
Date: April 20th 2004
My deepest sympathies for your family. I was a classmate of Elsa at DeSales, we even sat at the same lunch table senior year. Our prayers are for your peace.
From : Kim Kirkbride
To : Family
Date: April 21st 2004
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Elsa was a very sweet person. I worked with her at the State Auditor's Office. Again, my thoughts are with you and yours. May happy memories replace the sorrow in your heart.
Deepest Sympathy, Kim Kirkbride
From : Peter & Tammy Daroczy
To : Tim Snipes
Date: April 21st 2004
Tim,
We are so saddend to hear of your loss. It is difficult to say anything that might be meaningful or not seem trite. We are praying for you and the extended family as you go throught this season of sorrow.
From : M. J. Miller
To : The Family of Elsa Giammarco
Date: April 22nd 2004
I was greatly saddened to hear of Elsa's death. I met Elsa through Junior League. We worked together on many projects and enjoyed several friends in common. My time with Elsa was always rewarding and enriching for me. Please accept my sympathies on her passing.
From : The Junior League of Columbus
To : The Giammarco and Snipes Families
Date: April 29th 2004
Please accept our sincere condolences. Elsa was a valuable member of the Junior Leauge for many years and will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
The Junior Leauge of Columbus
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To : The Giammarco Family
Date: January 27th 2006
Love and prayers to you.