Giuseppe Cecchi

Gone but never forgotten...

Mecedes and Giuseppe made my family feel very welcome in the Potomac School community. I have warm memories of the friendships formed by Maceo and Nia with Enrico. Guiseppe provided moral support and advice for me when I was a building official in the District of Columbia. Mercedes, you have my prayers and my love. Sincerely, Trish Cooper

Giuseppe was a great leader, intelligent, inspiring, generous and sharing. I weep. Suzanne Ives. Public Relations Counsel to Giuseppe and IDI since his days at Watergate.

Mr. Cecchi had a tremendous impact on so many members of my family. We will always be grateful for his kindness and creativity. My mother, Tina Winston, was Mr. Cecchi's trilingual secretary (Italian, French, English) and his right hand for many years at Watergate Improvement Associates. When he was looking for someone with real estate and retail experience to manage the commercial area and open a mall at the Watergate, my mother asked if my father could apply. Mr. Cecchi readily agreed...

Eulogy Worked with Giuseppe Cecchi during his mastering the Watergate project , in the early sixties. The Watergate, his original and present IDI office in Arlington, Va., the cupola of St Stephen church, all visible from my residence, brought him and memories to mind reading his obituary today. Thank to Kristin for the photo. To Mercedes and all of the family , my deepest condolences.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cecchi family. Lifting you up as you mourn this profound loss. What a legacy of love he leaves behind.

Blessings for a man who was a pillar of strength for so many. Everyone he impacted gained strength from his wisdom and I am grateful for all he taught me. He was always opening doors - never closing them. His presence lives on. Peace be with the entire family.

Giuseppe Cecchi was a godsend. Purchased my first home in Parkfairfax in 1979 for $36,000. Unbelievably lovely. Never met Mr. Cecchi but remembered his name and generosity. This condominium townhouse represented the beginning of financial independence for first-time homeowners. Wonderful man and generous soul.

I remember many occasions Giuseppe, bearing the same name as my husband, shared dinners benefitting Nyumbani, a charity for HIV abandoned children in Kenya, begun by Rev, Angelo D'Agostino, SJMD. He and Mercedes were not only generous donors but became family friends. He will be missed for his caring and heart and spirit. Our family will donate to Nyumbani remembering him. Sincerely, Mary Ellen D'Agostino