Emilee Amber Giamanco

Emilee was born on June 18th 2009 to Joseph and Marissa Giamanco. From the moment she was born she had this look in her eye that brought so much grace and joy. She was a clever toddler always finding a way to get into things. You would never be surprised by the ways she got into them. She had a special connection with her sister Natalee and her brother Preston. They were always giggling and finding ways to make you smile. Emilee started kindergarten here in Boulder City. She had some of the most generous friends and teachers that we know contributed to helping us raise such a kind, caring and helpful young lady. Emilee had a ton of extracurricular activities that she enjoyed such as cheerleading, gymnastics and one of her favorites BMX. It was a sport her and her dad really bonded over. Emilee loved hair tutorials and makeup but when it came to BMX riding she was all in. They would get all of their cool riding gear on head over to spend some time together. In hopes of keeping her memory alive, we would like to remind those who make their way by to keep being present and making those special memories with their loved ones.

On January 4, 2021, eleven-year-old Emilee Amber Giamanco went to heaven after a 14-month battle with Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a pediatric brain cancer, inoperable and terminal upon diagnosis. DIPG is a brain tumor found on a portion of the brain stem called the pons. The pons control essential bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, eye movement, eyesight, and balance. In the United States between 200-400 children will be diagnosed each year. These children are usually between the ages of 4 and 11. There is still no effective treatment and only ten percent of children with DIPG survive for 2 years following diagnosis, and less than one percent survive for five years.