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Virginia French Obituary

French, Virginia E.
Virginia Elizabeth Glifort French passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Raleigh, NC the age of 89. She was born in Port Chester, NY on August 9, 1925. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Arthur Edward French, her parents, Arnold and Frieda Helbling Glifort, and her brother, Arnold A Glifort, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Alison Meseck (Joseph) of Raleigh, NC and Arthur French (Sheryl) of Crescent Springs, KY and 5 grandchildren: James Doran of Greenwich, CT and Jeffrey Doran (Tracy) of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Garrett French (Samantha) of Nashville, TN ,Tyler French of Cincinnati, OH and Caitlin Meseck Rhyne (Jonathan) of Raleigh, NC; 5 great-grandchildren: Tyler Mendyk, Haley Doran, Jenna Doran, Riley French and Lillian Rhyne. Virginia is also survived by her brother, Herbert C. Glifort (Aline) of Harwich, MA and her sister, Dorothea Alfano (Frank) of Sayville, NY. Thirteen nieces and nephews and their families also survive to cherish her memory. Virginia was a comptometer operator and instructor in Manhattan during World War II. After her children were grown she worked as a bookkeeper at DeMarkey's Millwork, Greenwich Plumbing, and Leach and Hogan Builders in Riverside. Virginia was a very gracious and social person who never met a stranger. Family was her core and she enjoyed hosting many birthday and holiday celebrations at her home. She moved to Raleigh, NC in 2004. She was a life-long member of St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and an associate member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh, NC. The Family would like to publicly thank the entire nursing staff, but especially Joan Abrams, of UniHealth Post-Acute Care (UPAC) Center of Raleigh for their skilled and loving care of Virginia, and for UPAC's Hospice Staff and Chaplain. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Craft Memorial Home, 40 Leicester St, Port Chester, NY. Family and friends will gather at Craft Memorial on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 9:30 am and proceed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 761 King Street, Rye Brook, New York at for the Service of Burial at 10:30. Interment will follow immediately at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Paul's in Rye Brook or to Good Shepherd, 7000 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Published by Greenwich Time on Apr. 28, 2015.
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Dear family, it´s been 8 years since Ginny returned to her savior but we continue to prayer for her and to cherish our
fond memories - we love u Ginny,
With love,
Carolann and Randy
Woodbury, Ct

Carolann Rich

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April 23, 2023

Dear family, 7 years after Ginnys death we find ourselves reminiscing about all the good times we shared with your mom and family. She is not forgotten- still missed and loved
Carolann and Randy
Woodbury, Ct

Carolann and Randy Rich

April 24, 2022

Dear family- even though 6 years have passed since Ginny’s death u can be sure we fondly remember her often especially since her picture remains in our living room
We were so very fortunate to have her in our lives
With love,
Carolann and Randy Rich
Woodbury, Ct

Carolann Rich

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April 22, 2021

Our dear sweet Ginny- we miss u just as much today as the day u
Left us 4 years ago - so many fun, cherished moments - always in our hearts. Love, Carolann, Randy, Deirdre, Matthew and families

April 22, 2019

How very blessed Randy and I have been to have known your mom and dad for 40 years. They welcomed us and our children, Deirdre and Matthew, into their family so we always thought of them as another set of parents and grandparents to our children. So many memories that we will continue to cherish with smiles on our faces and in our hearts. Love to you all and your wonderful families. With sympathy, Carolann and Randy Woodbury, Ct

May 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Your mom was always a wonderful and fun person to be around!!

Diane DiSapio Warzoha

April 29, 2015

Aunt Gin was a fantastic lady! Our sympathy to your family. She leaves behind some great memories to cherish. Our love,

Lucy and Don Brown

April 29, 2015

Dear Alison,
Your Mom worked for me many years ago.
Ginny was a lovely lady.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Hogan

Mike Hogan

April 29, 2015

VG was one of my most favorite people in this world! I have many wonderful memories of her that I will cherish always. My prayers are with all of her family.

Deirdre and Ken Bologna

April 28, 2015

Thoughts of sympathy are with you today.
Numbers 6:24-26

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