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Timothy Gantz Obituary
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Dr. Timothy Nolan Gantz, 58 of 110 Edgewood Dr., died Tuesday, January 20. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of Charlotte Orr Gantz of Southern Pines, NC and the late Robert Gantz. Dr. Gantz graduated from Haverford College in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received a Ph.D at Princeton University in 1970. He had been a Professor of Classics at the University of Georgia since 1970 and was of the Episcopal faith. Funeral services will 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at the UGA Catholic Center with Father Jack McDowell officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Elena Bianchelli Gantz; one son, Tavish Gantz, age 9; and a twin brother, Jeffrey Gantz of Cambridge Massachusetts. The family will receive friends Friday, January 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family have requested donations to the University of Georgia Classics Dept. for a scholarship in Timothy's memory. Lord & Stephens Funeral, West is in charge of arrangements.
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Beth Kinstler
February 6, 2004
I have just been informed of Timothy's passing.
As a student and close friend of his in the 1970's, I cannot say how saddened I am by his untimely demise.
To his wonderful mother, Charlotte, and his very close brother, Jeffrey (whose Celtic pin I still wear and cherish), my deepest condolences and heartfelt sorrow over the untimely death of this brilliant man.
My condolence, also, to the wife and son he has left behind.
Jennifer Cunningham
February 1, 2004
As a former student of Dr. Gantz, I want to express my sincerest condolences to his family.
Michael McGinn
January 30, 2004
Even in Canada I am bound to the relationships made in the Classics Department at Georgia. Professor Gantz was such an important part of that community. I know he will be missed beyond measure. My thoughts and sympathy go out to all whose lives were influenced by Professor Gantz, most especially his family.
Ingrid Edlund-Berry
January 27, 2004
With condolences
Eileen Torrence
January 26, 2004
With sincere sympathy.
Mia Noerenberg Miller
January 26, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss.
John Fuller
January 26, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of Timothy's passing. I enjoyed working with him over the last decade and will miss his perspective. He was such a warm and thoughtful man.
W. A. Henderson
January 26, 2004
Much sympathy to Dr. Gantz's family.
Scott & Alisha Wingerter
January 24, 2004
With sympathy for a great classics professor
Jerry Mason
January 24, 2004
I will miss Timothy always.
Terry Burger
January 24, 2004
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Gantz's death. I took his survey course in 1978, I believe. I did not by any means become a classics scholar because of that, but I have kept my notes from his class and still refer to them from time to time. The best part of the class was his obvious love for his topic, and the good humor with which he faced the general lackluster interest of his charges.
Julius (Buddy) Hicks
January 24, 2004
I am filled with shock and sadness. Dr. Gantz was a remarkable teacher and scholar. I studied under him in Athens and, most memorably, in Italy and Greece in 1978. He was very patient with us in Europe and later he was kind enough to write a letter of recommendation for me for admission to law school. I greatly regret his early passing and want to express my sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.
Lynette Rickman
January 24, 2004
My husband and I met on one of Professor Gantz's trips and still remember how much he loved dragging us to see those Etruscan pots! Elena, our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you - we are so sorry for your loss.
bern Allard
January 23, 2004
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Sigrid Lehnen
January 23, 2004
Heartfelt sympathy from a Solebury classmate.
Laura LaFleur
January 23, 2004
To all of Timothy's family, I am so sorry about his death. I will always have some wonderfully fond memories of Tim from the last 31 years and am blessed to have known him. Please know that I am thinking of you all.
David Crowe
January 23, 2004
We are thinking of you and your fanily.
Gay and David
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
January 23, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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