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Virginia Hennig Obituary
Virginia M. Hennig, a 43-year resident of Pine Bush, NY and also a resident of Buxton, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at ORMC Horton Campus. She was 71 years old.
Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Mecking and Marie T. Hammele Mecking, was born on December 29, 1936 in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY.
"Ginny", as known to her friends and family, was a retired Administrative Secretary for Farm Credit Service Banking in Middletown, NY and a member and former Deacon of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She was also a former member of the Otterkill Engine Co. Ladies Auxiliary, a 4H Leader, a recipient of the Girl Scout Curved Bar Award, and was an Associate member of the United Methodist Woman's Group of the Buxton United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong active member and volunteer of many local community groups, as well as a very devoted member of numerous annual church activities.
A family statement reads: "Ginny was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. During her life she enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends who she loved dearly. Ginny will be sadly missed by all who knew her warm and caring heart".
She is survived by her loving husband, Bill, of 49 years; two loving children, Laura Greco and her husband, Brian of Oxford, CT; Russell Hennig and his wife, Ann of Pine Bush; six loving grandchildren: Justin, Jessica, Joseph, Nicholas, Olivia and Meghan; loving brother, Charles R. Mecking and his wife, Pat of Wildwood, FL. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 8 at 11 a.m. at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church with Pastor Robin Hogle officiating. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Hopewell Presbyterian Church, PO Box 202, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985.
Arrangements were made by Richard A. Lalli, Director of the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Bush, NY. For info and directions, please visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Hennig
Beth Miller Haupt
August 20, 2008
Mr. Hennig, Laura, Russell and family....I just recently heard your news while visiting in Bullville. How sad. She was a very classy and sweet person. I remember her being so patient while we messed up her kitchen making pop-corn balls for the HS football games.. Her home was always open to friends and parties. I am sure she was a wonderful role model to her Children and grandchildren. God bless you all.
Cathy Stawarz
August 16, 2008
Dear Mr. Hennig, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Hennig was the sweetest woman ever! Now she is spreading her kindness as an angel in heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mrs. Hennig was supportive for me when my dad passed and I will never forget all the great memories I have of her and the times we all shared together growing up. God Bless You, Laura, Russ and families. Love, Cathy Tichy Stawarz
Mary Ann Cohen
August 11, 2008
how sad we are to learn of Ginny's death. Our deepest sympathy , Bill and family.love and prayers, Mary Ann and Bill Cohen, Salvo, NC
Chris & Charlie Thomaschek
August 8, 2008
Bill,children, and grandchildren,
We share in your sorrow during this time of loss. Ginny touched our hearts and lives.
With our love,
Chris and Charlie
Anthony Lesczynski
August 7, 2008
Dear Bill & Family,
Sorry to hear the news about Ginny. She was a very nice lady and will be sadly missed by all.
Al & Shirley Arraiz
August 7, 2008
Bill: Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lavadia & Fred Theadore
August 7, 2008
Dear Bill, Laura and Russ,
We were so sorry to hear about Ginny's passing. We were blessed to have known Ginny all these years. She was a lovely "LADY" with a heart of gold. Ginny always remarked how blessed she was with her family. We hope that your memories and faith will sustain you at this trying time. May God bless you all.
Phil and Lynn Maroney-Stanbro
August 7, 2008
May God help you through this time and help you all to remember the loving, giving person that Dear Ginny was to all. God Bless the Hennig family.
Uncle Billy Uncle Bob
August 6, 2008
Russ, Ann, Jessica, Nicholas & Meaghan and the Henning Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this time. Please know our love and prayers are with you and your family. We love you very much.
Nancy & Bob Hughes
August 6, 2008
Dear Bill, Laura and Russ,
I am so sorry for your loss was shocked to hear of Ginny's passing. We had so many good times together, and her laughter will be missed.
She is in God's hands now, free from pain and probably helping in God's kitchen.
Love to all,
Jill Carswell
August 6, 2008
Uncle Bill, Laura and Russ....
Many hugs and prayers today and always.
She was and will always be my most favorite Aunt......
From your faviorite neice
Jilly
Jim,Carol,Ally,Dan, and Jill Dreyer
August 6, 2008
Our condolences to all of the Hennig family.
Russ,Ann,Jess,Nicholas, and Meghan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Adams
August 6, 2008
Bill
I thought I had time to send a card, to show I cared.
I thought I had time to share your hope and say a prayer.
I shared your pain and your sorrow
But I didn’t call, I never wrote.
So all this time you didn’t know
How sad I was to hear the news.
To hear the words that are so hard to hear.
I thought I had time to remember
And share memories still held so dear.
I thought I had time to visit and share in your hope.
Time to laugh and cry with Ginny and you
To give you the hug you gave me so many years ago.
How sad I am to hear the news
To hear the words that came too soon.
Now I know there is always time to say
I love you today!
Love and prayers,
Cheryl and Tom
Tim & Hilda Miller
August 6, 2008
Spanky....
Hilda and I will miss our visits with Ginny at Buxton and the great times we spent out on the water.. I'm sure the next time we go clamming and crabbing together, she will point out a great spot for us. We will see you when you come to Buxton.
I will especially miss her smile.
Tim
Kathi Metzinger
August 6, 2008
Dear Mr. Hennig & family:
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Michael and Henia Zanetti
August 6, 2008
To the entire Hennig Family - Ginny was a wonderful woman who thoroughly enjoyed life. Cherish the many fond memories that all of you have of her. With our sincere condolences.
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