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Edward H. Zambara

Edward Zambara Obituary

Of Brookline, August 7, 2007. Beloved husband of Athena (Koulouris) Zambara, devoted father of Stephanie Zambara and Diane Zambara-Peek and husband Tom, grandfather of Cameran McFall, and brother-in-law of Demetra Koulouris. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 10th at the Cathedral of the Annunciation, corner Parker & Ruggles Sts. in the Fenway of Boston at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cathedral of the Annunciation, 162 Goddard Ave. in Brookline 02445. Burial private. Arrangements by Arthur C. Hasiotis Funeral Service of BOSTON.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Zambara

32 Entries

diane zambara-peek

August 8, 2008

Daddy it has been one year, I miss you as much now as I did then! I love you.

Peter Ambrose

June 17, 2008

Dear Mrs. Zambara,

I doubt you will remember my struggles with the piano in taking my two years of required lessons at UT, but I remember them and your kindness. Your husband was a father-figure to me since mine had died only three years before my meeting Ed and I remember with great fondness and joy the 5 years of study with him for my B.Mus. and M.Mus.
Ed's vocal knowledge and personal interest in his students was amazing and unmatched by any other professor that I had. Perhaps I'll get to see him once again, as I intend to audition for a place in the bass-baritone section of the Heavenly Choir at the appropriate time, if he'll make room for me. I regret that I did not know of this site until today.
Thanks for the memories!

Anthony Young

June 9, 2008

To Mr. Zambara’s family,
There's nothing I can add to the stature of your husband and father. It's rare to find even a few men of such character, warmth, passion, skill, and greatness all combined. He was in all these things an example to us all. Your father will always be missed, but he will also always be loved by all of us who knew him,…and in that testament alone, his was a life well lived, and we are all the better for it. Please find strength in your memories and the love he had for you. Without doubt, they are many and dear, and his love for you always faithful and deep.
Sincerely,
Anthony Young

Karen Jolicoeur

February 15, 2008

Dear Athena,

So sorry to hear only now of Ed's passing. I remember my years studying with him very fondly. He touched so many of us very deeply, and it was clear that he cared about us personally as well as vocally. Please extend my sympathies to your daughters as well.

Sincerely,

diane zambara-peek

February 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

No one knows the tears still inside me. I miss you Daddy!!
With all my LOVE
Diane

Harry Cardwell

January 22, 2008

I have just learned of the passing of Mr. Zambara. He was my voice teacher for many years, my friend for over 50 years, and an inspiration for so many people for many years that words can not express how much he will be missed. My best wishes to Mrs. Zambara and the family.

Jennifer Thomas

January 3, 2008

Dear Mrs. Zambara,
I just found out today online of Mr. Zambara's passing. Many have said he was such an influence and an inspiration -- oh how very true. In my years studying with him privately in Boston and NYC and at NEC, he was always so supportive, encouraging and gave me the gift of great technique which sustains me today and which I gladly pass on to my students. I am so glad I still have all of my old lesson tapes which I will cherish always. What a blessing he was to so many people -- to me and all he touched!

Please know that my prayers and with you and your family during this difficult time. I wish you all the best and God's peace.

Fondly,

Jennifer Thomas

Alice Nelson

November 23, 2007

Dear Athena, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Zambara's recent death. I really enjoyed accompanying for him at the St. Louis Conservatory, and getting to know both of you. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this time.

Sincerely, Alice Nelson

Joel Shor

November 4, 2007

Dear Zamabara family,
It was ny privilege to have served under Professor Zambara's tutelage in the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra when he conducted in the early 70s. He was, musical, knowledgeable,fair, and I will always remember him fondly.
Joel Shor

Keith Owens

October 11, 2007

To the Zambara Family - I am so sorry for your loss and that I didn't learn of Mr. Zambara's passing until now. He was the greatest voice teacher I ever knew, and I was blessed to have spent 7 years with him. During that time, I was welcomed into the Zambara home in Knoxville by Mrs. Z, and she always made me feel entirely welcome. I remember singing performances of "The Pirates of Penzance" with Stephanie when she was in high school and I in college, and if you don't think singing with your teacher's daughter is pressure, think again! But Mr. Z. always knew how to support and encourage his students emotionally and musically. His like shall not come this way soon again. My eternal gratitude to him for everything he taught me, and my thoughts and prayers remain with his lovely family. All my love, Keith Owens, Nashville TN

Amy Burton

October 10, 2007

To the family of Ed Zambara:

I worked with Ed in 1991 and 1992 and he gave me so much in that time. I came to Boston a few times, but mostly it was during his years in New York that we worked. He literally saved me from disaster on the way to a concert at Alice Tully Hall. The conductor wanted a tempo that I simply couldn't sing, and I was in a panic. Ed told me first to smile, then relax. He then went on to give me simple little suggestions that carried me through the performance brilliantly and calmly. It was my New York debut, and it was a wonderful success, thanks to Ed. Giving a singer technical help is enough, but he also restored my confidence in myself, and my joy for singing. I shall never forget him. I still use all his warmups for myself and my students.

Gary & Barbara Maxey

August 30, 2007

Barb and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father

Sam Mungo

August 25, 2007

Athena-

Brigitte and I are deeply saddened by Ed's passing. He was as instrumental to our growth and musical existence as any other influence, and we join you with the rest of the opera world in grieving his loss. Know that his legacy will live on in the voices and teachings of those of us fortunate enough to have known him. God be with you at this time.

Sam Mungo and Brigitte Billings

DeeDee Roos

August 13, 2007

Dear Diane,
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
DeeDee

Natasha Wallace-Jennings

August 13, 2007

Dear Diane & Zambara family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

norma idlewine

August 13, 2007

I am sorry for your loss,my prayers is with you.

Kia Minkey

August 13, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

John LaPierre

August 11, 2007

Dear Mrs. Zambara and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Zambara's pasing. He was intstrumental in my life as a teacher and mentor. My time with him opened up a world of tremendous life adventures I could have never imagined possible without his guidance and encouragement. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Love,

John LaPierre

Lisa Silvey

August 10, 2007

Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Diana Sturges

August 10, 2007

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Dad is a very special man in your eyes and the eyes of many.

Tae-Gap Yang

August 10, 2007

Dear Mrs. Zambara
I am very sorry for your loss. It is very difficult moment for your Korean baritone student Tae-Gap Yang also. My prayers are with all of you and your family.

Christy Partlow

August 9, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please take care and you will get through this.

Jerry Braunstein

August 9, 2007

as a member of the Knoxville Opera Guild Board, I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Edward Zambara. He was a founder of our Knoxville Opera Company, and I have fond memories of many of the performances which he directed and in which he sang..

Jackie Macauley

August 9, 2007

Athena,
we are deeply saddened by the loss of Ed. As you know, we are here for you.

Jackie, Shannon & Nancy
Unos Allston

Amy Maxey

August 9, 2007

Zambara Family-I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane-you are stronger than you realize. You will get through this. God is with you, lean on him.

cory chan

August 9, 2007

Cory Chan. I am sorry for your loss I am a friend of Diane's. Your family are in my prayers.

Rev 21:3&4 Sickness and death will be no more.

Cheryl Peck

August 9, 2007

Diane,
I'm very sorry to read about you losing your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

William Brockmeier

August 9, 2007

To my great teacher to whom I owe so much... my eternal gratitude, love, and respect.

romona fergerson

August 9, 2007

I pray that you are able to endure because you never get over a death but we are able to cope. John 5:28,29

Dayna Brown

August 9, 2007

Dear Zambara family, I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Zambara. I work with Diane and she has told me different memories of her daddy. I am sure he will be missed by all of the family and friends and faculty and students. I have been praying for God to comfort your family at this time.

Vicki Thompson

August 9, 2007

This is the end of an era. Mr.Z touched so many lives. He gave us his musical knowledge, the gift of beautiful singing, and cared for us like we were his family. His musical influence was heard all over the world and we will all miss him. I am so thankful that I was able to study with him and have him in my life. My love to you Mrs.Z, Victoria Thompson

Robin Maxey

August 9, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

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