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Virginia Kriedel Obituary
She was born June 17, 1944, in Columbia, Tenn., to Hope and Joe Metcalf. She attended Depauw University where she studied romance languages and was active in chorus, theater, and dance. She voiced her biggest regret was not completing her college degree. At University, her musical talent landed her the lead role as Maria in West Side Story.
Ginny was successful in many careers. She worked as a Weight Watchers lecturer, ran a consignment business, and was a supervisor in billing at Consulting Ophthalmologists in Hartford. She became a Justice of the Peace and performed marriage ceremonies for 25 couples, who are all still married today.
Ginny was a generous, optimistic, talented, gregarious, and spiritual woman. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. Ginny strived to live her life to the fullest and touched many hearts along the way.
Ginny is survived by her husband, Edward G. Kriedel; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Erik Nelson of Ridgefield; daughter, Jodi Vilardi and her partner, Jolie Jonte of Plainfield, Vt. She is also survived by stepson, Coen and Rachel Kriedel of West Hartford; grandchildren, Brian, Benjamin, Tanner, Emma, Morgan and Mitchell; many nieces and nephews; and two siblings, Jodie Henjum of Eagan, Minn., and John Metcalf of Prescott, Ariz.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A celebration of her life will begin at 4 p.m.
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Jodie Henjum
May 24, 2024
Jodie Henjum
May 24, 2024
Jodie Henjum
May 24, 2019
Ill always love you, Ginny. Miss you so much.
Jodie Henjum
June 16, 2014
I am devestated by the loss of my dear sister, Ginny, who will be so sorely missed by so many. My heart breaks for her daughters, my wonderful nieces, and for all her family and friends. Her birthday is tomorrow, June 17. Let's all raise a glass in her memory. We've lost an angel in Ginny's passing. Jodie Metcalf Henjum, Eagan, MN
Meredith Hager
June 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. She was a good neighbor when we lived in Connecticut. We had good times together; will miss her smiles and laugh!
Meredith and Allan Hager
Meredith and Alan Hager
Tim Blevins
May 31, 2014
Ginny was a woman of tremendous elegance, generosity and true joie de vivre. I know how much you will miss her, Jodi and Lisa.
Jeannine Savalle
May 31, 2014
Lisa, Im so sorry for this unexpected loss for your family, may you find comfort in the happy memories you have of your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Bev & Doug Blakeslee
May 30, 2014
God must have needed another voice for His choir. Ginny's smile, humor and generosity will always be remembered. God bless you on your journey home, Ginny.
William Shepard
May 30, 2014
Sending our sincerest wishes of condolence on Ginny's passing.. we haven't seen her since our days at COPC, but the memories of her smiles ,friendship, comfort and humor will stay with us forever.. we'll miss her.. Bill and Diane Shepard
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