Charlottesville, Virginia
Geraldine R. Muller
Geraldine R. Muller, 84, of Albemarle County, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 18, 2011, with her family by her side.
She was born on July 15, 1926, to the late Mary and Probo Marco in New York City.
Gerry was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of the State University of New York with a Bachelor of Education in 1947. Her earlier career was as an elementary school teacher. Later in Charlottesville, she lived with her husband and family at the Riggory Farm. She was Manager of the Men's Department for Miller and Rhoades in Fashion Square Mall and later, for Gimbels in New Jersey. For the last ten years before retirement, she was a Computer Analyst for RCA and then General Electric. She was widely traveled both in Europe and the United States and lived with her family, in a number of places in America, before settling in Charlottesville.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-two and a half years, Richard Muller, whom she grew up with from the age of 12; her children, Mary Lou Lundgren of Earlysville, Richard Muller of Barboursville, Paul and Ellen Muller of Charlottesville, her older sister, Lucy Marco; and her grandchildren, Justin, Daniel and Mariel Muller and Alyssa and Richard Lundgren, all of Albemarle.
One characteristic by which she would wish to be remembered was her unconditional love toward her family and all other people she came in contact with. Close to the end, when Alzheimer's took hold, her only thought was for her family and their welfare. It is very difficult to lose a valued loved one and she was one of the very best. Hospice of the Piedmont provided the loving support to help us through this very difficult time and their staff is highly commended for their efforts.
A ceremony honoring her life will be held at the gravesite at Holly Memorial Gardens, 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Dear Pop, Rich, Mary Lou and Paul,
So sorry to hear about Mimi's illness and passing. She was such a kind and loving person. I know how much she loved all of you. It is difficult to find the right words to say at a time like this. Please know that I am thinking of you and wish you comfort in this time of immeasurable loss.
sharon ryan
February 28, 2011 | Huntington Station, NY
Dear Uncle Rich, Mary lou, Rich and Paul,
I'm sorry about your loss. I know how much you will miss her. I miss my mom everyday. You know my mom followed dad pretty quickly into heaven. A love like all of you had, mom and dad, aunt Marilyn and Uncle Ernie and Uncle Richard and Aunt Gerry is a wonderful thing. I always enjoyed time spent with your family. God bless you all.....Love Kitty Robinson Carella
February 24, 2011
Dear Rich, thank you for letting me know about your mom and please know that I am so very sorry about your loss. You always spoke so affectionately about your mom and I know she will be missed by all of you. What a wonderful, interesting life she had! Thinking about you and wishing you fond memories to sustain you during this difficult time.
Jewell
February 23, 2011
My thoughts and love are with all of you. Gerry was always someone I loved very much -- I was driving through Syosset a couple of weeks ago and thinking about all the time I spent at your house growing up two days older than Mary Lou. The more you love someone, the harder it is to lose them. With much love, Valerie
Valerie Cannata
February 23, 2011 | Oyster Bay, NY
Richie,Paul,MaryLou and families,
I am deeply saddened by MiMi's passing and hope you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. MiMi was a wonderful woman and will live on in the hearts of all of us that loved her. I have wonderful memories of MiMi and will hold them in my heart forever.
Judy(Offield) Lloyd
February 23, 2011 | Brazil, IN
Me-Me, you will greatly be missed. Though I haven't seen you in years, you have always held a special place in my heart, and always will. Heaven is receiving quite the amazing angel! I love you! Richie, Mary Lou, Paul and Re: you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you all. Please, if you need anything at all, contact me.
~Missie
Missie Crawford
February 23, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
Paul and family,
we are thinking and praying for you and your family.
Scarlett & Langden Mason
February 23, 2011 | Scottsville, VA
Paul and Ellen, we are very sorry for your loss. The Iafolla family
February 23, 2011