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Last updated December 2018
If (1) you are looking to re-connect with us, (2) would like to get to know us a little better, or (3) are researching Sipe or Giampa genealogy… THEN this site is for you!
Our Story
George and Theresa grew up in towns (near Valley Forge, PA) about a dozen miles apart as the crow flies. We met in college in 1976, married in 1978 and moved to NYC a few months later.
In 1980 we moved outside Atlanta where we have been ever since.
[Read more…]George Matthew Sipe
George was raised in Oaks, PA and graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia. He had a wonderful career in various technical and managerial positions in the computer industry. His work took us to New York City and then Atlanta.
[Read more…]Theresa Ann Sipe
Theresa Giampa was raised in Ambler, PA and became a Registered Nurse just prior to our marriage. She went on to become a Certified Nurse Midwife and gathered 4 degrees along the way. For over 18 years she lead a team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[Read more…]Laura Ann White (Sipe)
Unlike her Northern transplant parents, Laura was born in the South. She attended Montessori school, then Greater Atlanta Christian and graduated from St. Pius X. Laura went on to the University of Georgia (2 degrees) and Georgia State University (1 degree).
[Read more…]William Wayne White
William and Laura met at the University of Georgia and were married 4 years later on May 28, 2016 in Berkeley Lake. They enjoyed a 3-week honeymoon in Germany. The following August, they relocated to Virginia where Laura completed her studies at UVA.
William graduated from UGA the year before Laura. He is now well down the path in his pursuit of a land surveyor license (a long process).
[Read more…]Pebbles and BamBam
Pebbles and BamBam were sister and brother (respectively; same litter) Shih Tzu and were a part of our family from 2000 until 2018. Even though they grew old, we always called them puppies. Sadly BamBam passed away at age 18 on May 25th and Pebbles 7 months later on December 28th. We will always remember them fondly.
[Read more…]Guster JB White
Guster (Gus) “Jingle Bells” White resides with Laura and William in Richmond, VA. While not related, he hails from the same excellent breeder (Glory Ridge) as Pebbles and BamBam.
[Read more…]Toby
Toby joined us in late summer of 2018 at just over 1 year old. He is a Shih Tzu and Maltese mix (called a “Malshi”) and loves going camping with us. We call him our adventure pup.
[Read more…]Coco
Coco is the newest member of our family here in Berkeley Lake. She joined us just before Christmas of 2021 at 4 years old. Coco is a Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle mix (called a “Yorkiepoo”).
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