Marina Davis
November 29 1946 - December 14 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday December 20th 2009 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Marina A. Davis, age 63, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009. Marina was born in Dennison, Ohio in 1946 at Twin Cities Hospital. She attended St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio and was a member of the first graduating class. She continued her education at Ohio State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1968. Marina began her career in 1970 as an educator at St. Anthony Grade School in Columbus, Ohio. She went on to be an English teacher at St. Francis DeSales High School from 1973 to 1977. In 1978, she completed her Masters in Administration at Xavier University. Marina was promoted to Assistant Principal at DeSales where she served from 1977 to 1994. In 1993 she acted as chairperson of the St. Francis DeSales High School Committee which received a Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education in Washington D.C. As her career progressed, Marina became the first and only Principal at Dublin Scioto High School in 1994. She instituted the Professional Learning Community Model at Dublin Scioto. The high school, under her supervision, recently received a Silver Award of Accomplishment from "U.S. News and World Reports." Marina's love and commitment to education gave her the ability to make a difference in everyone's lives. She was an advocate for all her students, faculty, and staff and will be missed by the thousands that she touched. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marisa and David Boldizar; grandchildren, Ava, Alisa, and Andrew Boldizar; mother and father, Vera and Dominic Pica; brothers, Gary and Kevin Pica; nephew, Dominic Pica; cousins, Diana (Billy) Colasante, Richard (Donna) Cautela, Johnny Cautela; and niece Tara Cautela-Owings. Friends may call SUNDAY, December 20, 2009, at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, from 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., on MONDAY, December 21, 2009 at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Avenue. Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Presider, with Rev. Fr. Scott Kramer and Rev. Fr. Jerome P. Rodenfels, as con celebrants. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Private family burial to follow, at which time friends are asked to gather in the St. James the Less School cafeteria for a time of fellowship and light refreshments. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in memory of Marina to the MOMM Foundation, 814 Treebend Drive, Westerville, 43082 or the Dublin Scholarship Fund, Attn: Treasurer, 7030 Coffman Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Marina Davis
From : Lisa Jones Bishoff
To : The Davis Family
Date: December 19th 2009
I was so deeply saddened to hear this news. Mrs. Davis was the VP at DeSales when I went there. She was always so wonderful and helpful to me. She made such a wonderful contribution to the community and will be sadly missed.
With condolences,
Lisa Jones Bishoff
From : Dennis M. Doody, M.D.
To : The family of Marina Pica Davis
Date: December 19th 2009
You all have my sincere sympathy and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Kim Kirchner-Carter
To : The Davis-Pica Family
Date: December 19th 2009
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Marina. She was a wonderful person and friend. She was VP at DeSales when I was there and I will never forget her kindness. She will be very sadly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
From : Dee Sabo Fronk
To : Marina's Family
Date: December 19th 2009
Marina was a wonderful person. I cherish the memories we had during high school.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to everyone dear to her.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
From : Riverside Elementary School PTO
To : The Davis Family and Scioto High School
Date: December 19th 2009
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss and pray for you in your time of need. As part of the Dublin Scioto family we will have the Davis family and families of Scioto High School in our thoughts and prayers.
From : Christine Baugman May
To : The Family of Marina Davis
Date: December 20th 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Find strength and peace in the many wonderful memories of Marina's life with family,and pride in all of her accomplishments.
With sympathy,
Christine Baughman May
From : Therese Melvin (DSH class of '64)
To : the family of Marina Pica Davis
Date: December 20th 2009
My memories of Marina are from DeSales High School. I am not surprised that she graduated college summa cum laude. In my mind she was the smartest person in our class, quite a looker, and very popular and friendly to everyone. In grade school I remember her grandfather, John, and all us ȁCkidsȁD were fond of him. He spoke broken English and I thought that was ȁCcoolȁD. I remember Marina’s beautiful dark banana curls in grade school, and how in high school sometimes she would twirl a strand of her hair round and round a finger. She must have been thinking because she never missed a question!. It was a shock to hear of her passing. May the Lord greet her with open arms.
From : Pat Kingston
To : The Family of Marina Davis
Date: December 20th 2009
I thank God for the gift of Marina in my life. At St. Francis DeSales she was my mentor and friend. The crucifix she gave me (from Italy) will always remind me of her and our friendship.
As we celebrate her life know that all of you are in my prayers.
From : Carol Wilkins Cotman
To : The Davis-Pica Family
Date: December 20th 2009
I was a student teacher under Marina at SFDHS and was then hired as an English teacher as she advanced to become Asst. Principal. She was a great mentor to me and very influential in my career advancement.
Vera, Marissa, Kevin, you have my deepest sympathy. She was a great woman.
From : Mary Giamarco & Family
To : Marisa, Vera & Kevin
Date: December 20th 2009
I am so sorry I could not come to the funeral Home I had spinal surgery last month.I had seen the News on Monday night and all most fainted when I heard it.I went to my computer and looked it up.Marina was a beautiful and caring women, I lost my Mom last year to cancer that spread to the brain and she had a stroke before she passed.You guys where always their for my family and it's just a shame we lost contact.Please give Vera a hug from me. It was a True honor to have known Marina and to have all the find memories of her and your family.Columbus has lost True Icon that can never be replaced.I wish I could come to the Services but I'm not allowed to drive that far.My Thoughts and Prayers will be thinking of you Tomorrow.
Love Always,
Mary Giamarco (Peggy)
From : Diana (Green) Jenkins
To : The Marina Pica Davis Family
Date: December 21st 2009
During this very difficult time, I hope happy memories of Marina will help to get you through this, she was a friend that always made me smile.
Sincere Sympathy
Diana (Green) Jenkins
From : Nickie Biscuso Van Slyke
To : Kevin
Date: December 22nd 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your sister was a great person. I got to share in her generosity and fun loving spirit because of her love for you. She will always be with you.
Know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Nickie
From : Joe and Angie Cua Smith
To : The Pica-Davis Family
Date: December 26th 2009
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Marina was always a dear friend to me and all who knew her. I enjoyed working for her at DeSales for 13 years and in that time she helped thousands of students meet their true potential. Her immense compassion for others and humble nature made everyone feel comfortable around her. God bless you all.
From : Kim Ginther
To : Marina's family
Date: January 2nd 2010
Marina was a great woman and I felt privileged to work in her school, Dublin Scioto. Marina was a leader. Her experience and forsight made Dublin Scioto the great school it is now. She understood, like no other administrator, that the Scioto students need different teaching styles and supports than those of the other two Dublin high schools. She worked tirelessly to provide students and teachers with what they needed to succeed. In times of crisis, in a calm, strong voice she would ask, "what can I do to help?" When she asked that one felt reassured that Marina would be able to "fix" whatever was broken. Our school will be lost without her.
She was a courageous, beautiful, smart, kind woman and we were all lucky to have her for the time that we did.
With sincere condolences,
Kim Ginther
Intervention Specialist DSHS