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Suzanne Szabo Obituary
Dr. SUZANNE E. SZABO
Dr. Suzanne E. Szabo, of Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC, passed away on March 1, 2012, at Washington Hospital Center after a prolonged illness. Born to Joseph and Mary Szabo (both deceased) of Anderson, South Carolina, she was an applied sociologist who headed a consulting firm, Organizational Research and Consulting. Her clients included the IRS, Ernst & Young, and the Defense Information Systems Agency. Educated at the University of Maryland University College (BA), Boston University (M. Ed.), and North Carolina State University (Ph.D.), she served in leadership positions with the American Society for Training and Development (national, Los Angeles, and DC chapters), and as president of Historic Mt. Pleasant. Known by all as a vivacious, beautiful, and caring person, she is survived only by her life partner, Dr. Joseph Robert White. In lieu of flowers, he asks donations to be made in her name to one of the following charities that she supported: the Kennedy Center; the Smithsonian Institution; Historic Mt. Pleasant; or the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Camps and Ghettos Encyclopedia Project. In keeping with her wishes, friends and neighbors are holding a series of gatherings in the month of March to celebrate her life, instead of a memorial service.
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Memories and Condolences
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ROBERT J SZABO
March 2, 2024
Suzanne and I were first cousins ( our fathers were brothers ). The last time we spent time together was June of 1994 in Hershery, Pa. We didn't see each other much due our busy life styles. Nevertheless the brief time we spent over the years together will be fondly remembered. Rest in peace sweety. God Bless and keep you till we meet again.
Bob Szabo
Janet Billson
March 2, 2021
Suzanne and I work together closely in my company, Group Dimensions International. She was a brilliant sociologist and Highly effective consultant. I speak of her often and I always feel sad that we lost such a beautiful person. She was a friend and a shining spirit in our lives.
ROBERT SZABO
June 7, 2020
I was Suzanne's cousin ( our fathers were brothers ). I first learned of her passing today 6/7/20. I never had the pleasure of meeting Joe but none the less I extend my belated heartfelt sympathy to you.
March 28, 2012
"Z" shared some of her precious years with us at Group Dimensions International as a Senior Associate. We will miss her wonderful laugh, her friendship, and, of course, her brilliance as a practicing sociologist. It is such a shock to lose her! Janet Mancini Billson, Norman London, and the GDI team (Woolwich, Maine)
Deborah Pearsall
March 15, 2012
Oh Suzanne. My deepest condolences to you Joe and her family. Suzanne and I shared a work space for a few years at the IRS. I left 2 years ago but will always remember our conversations, her laugh and the wonderful, kind and generous woman that she was.
Carl and Lois MCMATH
March 15, 2012
ZeZe will be missed by all those who knew her.
Kim Kasdorf
March 14, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of ZeZe's passing. We had so many great times during our years at NCSU and afterward. She was always a delight to be around and brought many a laugh to our group of overworked graduate students so many years ago. A light has gone out but my memories will live on.
Beth Lilach
March 13, 2012
My dear Joe, I am so very sorry for the loss of Suzanne. Knowing how fine a human being you are, I know that she must have been equally special. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I send you a warm, long-distance hug.
With love,
Beth Lilach
Marty Ferris
March 8, 2012
I will miss Suzanne as I'm sure many of us who have worked with her will. Simply a nice and pleasant (and smart) person to work with.
Kathleen Mills
March 8, 2012
Having only spoken with Zsuaza on the phone, her laughter and love of life were infectious. I only wish we had had time to really get to know one another much better. But to our dear friend Joe, I only hope that the hole that has been left in your heart will be filled with the best and warmest of memories of the deep love you and Zsuaza found together. With deepest sympathies.
March 8, 2012
Although I did not have the opportunity to meet this lovely, talented, woman, my heart goes out to Joe during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathies.
Rene Stolbach, Reston, Va.
Paul Mills
March 8, 2012
I wish, especially, to convey to my dear friend Dr. Joseph White, Suzanne's life partner, and her many other friends my deep sorrow at loss of this remarkable human being.
Dr. Alan R. Koenig
March 8, 2012
Sounds like Suzanne accomplished a lot in her life and she evidently had a great personality to boot. My condolences to her friends, kin, and Joe.
Anne Hull
March 8, 2012
This Southern Lady's laughter will always be a part of me and all who knew her.
Steve Jacobs
March 8, 2012
What a loving and beautiful tribute. I'am truly sorry that I was not privileged to have known her during her life's journey. Joe: You have my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Steve Jacobs, The University of Alabama
Uma Shankar
March 8, 2012
Zz (as she was known to her friends in graduate school) was a warm, funny, wonderfully supportive and loving friend. I will forever miss her multidimensional presence in my life.
Nicole Frechette
March 8, 2012
I did not know Suzanne well but came to know "Zsuaza" through my friend and colleague, Joe White. The more I learn about her, the more I wish I had known her better. Joe, my thoughts are with you, and I am so very sorry for your loss.
Saskia Van Groningen
March 8, 2012
She was a fabulous human being, vivacious,funny,smart and beautiful. I will miss her immensely.
Anne Crowley
March 8, 2012
I didn't know Suzanne well, but always enjoyed running into her on the sidewalk in front of our houses or at Curves. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Anne Crowley
(2017 Park Road, NW)
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