James Chiampo
James Anthony Chiampo, 70, of Westerville passed away at his home on July 4, 2023, after battling cancer for four years. Jim was born on May 10, 1953, in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna Chiampo. He was a 1971 graduate of Rittman High School. He went on to earn a degree in education and business from Ashland University, where he excelled in football as an All-american center. Jim was selected to play in the Ohio Shrine Bowl in 1975. He began his career as the director of Nick Amster Workshop in Wooster, where the family resided for 28 years. He then taught special education, as well as coached football and baseball, for the Wooster City Schools. After re-locating to Westerville, Jim coached football at Westerville South and Westerville Central, in addition to working in sporting good sales for local school districts. Jim lived for his family and friends, always bringing fun to even the most ordinary of days. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a man of many talents. He passed along his love of sports to his son, and they proudly visited every Major League Baseball Park in the country. Jim married Sandy, his college sweetheart and the love of his life, on June 25, 1977. They were blessed with two children. Their son, Brian James, died on April 22, 2020. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra (Sheldon) Chiampo, daughter Amy Chiampo, and grandson Jacob Chiampo, all of Westerville. He is also survived by one brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Mary Ann and Margaret, all of Rittman, along with nieces and nephews. In addition to his son and his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his in-laws, Donald and Marjory Sheldon, and brothers John and Gerald. The family wishes to thank Capital City Hospice for their compassionate care during the last week of Jim’s life. Schoedinger Chapel of Worthington is handling arrangements. There will be a private family service. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.