Our Party and our community lost a faithful member on Wednesday with the passing of Helen GiaQuinta, 90. Helen has been a fixture in the ACDP for decades--serving in many capacities including pct. person, headquarter volunteer, mail helper, canvasser and more. The Sloppy Joes she made almost every election for scores of Election Day HQ volunteers are legendary....and of course we could always count on her bright smile at every event we had--always asking how everyone was and offering her encouragement.
I have known Helen for more than fifteen years--in many capacities over the years and I am so privileged to call her a friend. She was always full of great stories, surprises and a lasting love for her family. It has been an amazing experience to know her even for this short time.
Helen is an epitome of a life well-lived--she may not have been as visible as her well known children and husband, but never doubt that Helen has left an incredibly long lasting and widespread impact on our community. She had a great time and touched many lives while she was here. She will be missed by all.
Please keep her family in your thoughts.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, time to be announced, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road.
She was a beautiful woman and will be missed. Her family is held in the prayers of our whole community.
Posted by: Karen Goldner | June 25, 2009 at 09:14 AM
It was so great to see her at the Tom Hayhurst Tribute on Jne 13th--where of course she looked radiant. It was obvious that she had so much fun at the event among so many friends.
Posted by: Deb | June 25, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Helen was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the GiaQuinta fmaily.
Posted by: Andy Miller | June 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM