In memory of

Effie Frances Kapsalis

Silver Spring, MD

1971 - December 11, 2022

1971 - Dec 11, 2022

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In memory of

Effie Frances Kapsalis

Passed

December 11, 2022
Born

1971
Resided

Silver Spring, MD

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Dear Friends,

Thank you for your support in this difficult time and your ongoing love and celebration of our friend Effie Kapsalis.

Since this memorial site was set up, a separate group of friends has established a GoFundMe that will directly benefit Melina's education.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Su…

The family is grateful for all your love, and as you consider ways to continue your support in the months and years ahead, please know this is also an option.

With love.

David Gelles on behalf of Andrew Curry.

Updates

Update from March 4, 2024

An announcement:

We have dedicated a bench in Effie’s memory in a quiet, accessible corner of the US National Arboretum in Washington, DC.

Effie loved the Arboretum. We lived just a couple miles away and walked and picnicked there often. For Effie especially, it was a year-round go-to for one of her favorite things to do: connect with friends and loved ones in conversation.

Perhaps you had the opportunity to walk and talk with her there? Either to simply visit and catch up, or to dive deep and empathize and work stuff out? Or maybe strategize over a Smithsonian project, or toss around a little Smithsonian gossip?

Here’s how to find it:

US National Arboretum https://www.usna.usda.gov/vis…

Paste these coordinates into your map app: 38.915072, -76.957951

From the Conifer Collections parking, head straight north. You will see a gazebo. Effie’s bench is about 100 feet downhill due east from the gazebo.