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VIRGINIA McLAUGHLIN Obituary
Ginny loved spending time with family, dancing, the outdoors and her dogs, including Shammy.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday, 8 to 10:30 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Mass, 11:30 A.M., Our Lady of Calvary Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for VIRGINIA McLAUGHLIN
Sponsored by Louis C. Galzerano Funeral Home, Inc. - Philadelphia.
Barbara A Colsher
September 10, 2023
Ginny I can't believe it will be 7 years,I I still miss your beautiful smile in church and our stories of our Grands. You will always hold a place in my
Eileen
August 21, 2023
It's been a long time missing you. You were my compassionate `go to` friend. These accolades are a tribute to your caring, warm and genuine nature. So many times I sought your companionship and envisioned our memories. You were welcomed as part of our family. Your sons are a testament to your powerful motherly love. God has rewarded you in heaven with the knowledge of your boys having become fine young men. It is one of my God given gifts to have known you and call you my friend and your consistent concern for Sarah and Connor. Happy heavenly birthday Ginny! Love you!Eileen
Barbara
September 10, 2022
I can't believe it will be 6 years since I have seen you in church and chat. I miss your smiling face....
September 11, 2019
Dearest Ginny,
We will never forget you... you are in our hearts forever...
Love to all the family, your sons Doug, Ryan, Tommy, and Timmy and little Shammy...
You are in our prayers always...
-Linda and JoAnne
Honey Little
July 5, 2018
My dear sweet sista for almost 40 years. She was good to my brother and me. Sadly missed by the Girls and I.hugs for her beloved children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends, the Yardsnd family. Love Honey
September 14, 2017
I can't believe it has been a year I still look for sitting in front of my pew in church.Miss that beautiful smile and our grandchildren chats
Jack
September 13, 2017
Rest in peace.
Janet H.
March 22, 2017
Ginny was such a lovely person. Will miss seeing her dancing. Rest in peace with God.
Cynthia Boulden
December 8, 2016
Dear Ginny
I just learned of your passing away. Ginny there are no words to express how I feel. We always had a great time when we saw you. Never thought the last time I saw you at Prospector would be the last time. You were fulll of life and energy and fun and smiles. You were such a nice person. Rest In Peace Ginny and don't stop smiling or dancing. I will be thinking about you and prayers to your family. Heaven has another angel.
Vivian Dembroslky
September 23, 2016
She was such a wonderful person and sweet and kind will be surely missed .
Sincerely
Vivian
Your Beloved Shammy
Jo Picchione
September 22, 2016
Dearest Ginny... I am so happy I was able to have a last conversation with you on Saturday. We never talk on the phone. It was so very meaningful to have had that time to talk. I will miss seeing you with Shammy always by your side.
I will remember you always... you were such a dear friend to Linda. You were always there to take care of her Noah when she needed you. Thank you for being such a loving and caring person.
Doug, Ryan, Tommy and Timmy... your Mom is now with your Dad, the love of her life. Remember, she will be watching over you, always and forever.
-JoAnne (Linda's friend)
Andie Summers
September 21, 2016
I feel so fortunate to have known Ginny. Her infectious spirit spread smiles to everyone around her. And she was so proud of her boys. My heart aches for your loss. May Ginny's spirit continue to glow in everyone she touched.
Bonnie Jean Quiring
September 20, 2016
To the McLaughlin family,( Ryan), I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from when I was younger, and would see her from time to time in church. But recently, I had the pleasure of seeing her in the library at OLC, when she volunteered. The class that I lunch mothered for was right next to the library, so I was lucky enough to talk a little each week with her. Every time I would talk to her we would bring up funny stories about the past and she would talk about all you boys, with a little sparkle in her eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss her and will remember her....I'm so sorry.
Gone too Soon my friend Ginny.. So full of life and now you are dancing with the Angels
September 20, 2016
T B
September 20, 2016
To the family, and especially to my co-worker, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Suzanne Bancroft
September 20, 2016
Dearest Ginny,
You were such a wonderful person! Always cheerful and friendly! I will miss you! My deepest condolences to your family and friends!
Kathy Dee
September 20, 2016
Ginny always had a smile and a hug for everyone. She was such a sweet person, and she will be missed on the dance floor. I hope her soul is at peace and is at rest.
Barbara Colsher
September 20, 2016
Dear Ginny,
Your smile could light the room.You were one of the sweetest most concerned person I have ever met.We will miss sitting with you at church and swapping our Grandbaby stories.My prayers and love and strength to your family at this sad and devastating time.God will heal!
Susan Lally
September 20, 2016
Ginny was such a sweet lady and will be sooo........ sooo...missed ! Every time I would go dancing and she was there too, she would come across the room to greet with her bright friendly smile and hugs. She had such a warm beautiful spirit. So sorry to all of her loved ones for this great loss. No doubt she is smiling with the angels now xo
Marion Wright-Boner
September 19, 2016
Ginny, i still keep thinking we will be txting or calling...talking and making plans to meet at Prospectors on the weekends. I'm still in such disbelief. You were such a sweet and caring person to everyone and I'm so thankful for having you as my friend. My heart breaks so much for your sons and I just pray God gives them strength and peace not just through this very difficult time but always. I pray this also for your grandchildren and other loved ones. I'm really going to miss you my dear friend but you will be in my heart always. ❤ Rest in peace in the loving arms of our precious Lord and Savior.
September 19, 2016
Oh Ginny I will miss you so so so much
Elaine Daniel glenside pa
September 19, 2016
Dear Family,
I remember Virginia "Ginny" as a young teen or pre-teen, while I was a young child. I can still remember her beautiful smile and nice way, her friendly quiet nature, and her older, and wiser as a couple years older pre-teen, and teen. She was a beautiful person. Although I have lost touch with Virginia and her family and many in the old neighborhood, I am saddened to hear of her death. May she be at peace in Heaven! God Bless you and your family and only through faith can we get through.Know the rosary is always a good way to start, even alone, or after Am Mass during the week or on EWTN, also Divine Adoration, and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There are no easy answers in this world. Most people are good people, but still this is a wicked world.
Susan P. Guest
Member of Our Lady of Calvary Parish
Kay Mahoney
September 19, 2016
I had the honor of working with Ginny for over 15 years, and she will be sorely missed. She was one of the kindest, sweetest person and everyone loved her. Our deepest regrets to her family.
Lisa Boughman
September 19, 2016
Ginny was a sweet lady and a pleasure to know. She will be very missed. Prayers to the family. God bless.
Michael Thomas
September 19, 2016
In memory of a loving friend, you will be in our thoughts and prayers always. Our condolences to your family.❤
Linda Miller
September 19, 2016
My dear sweet friend since high school - you were one of the most gentle people I've known - Charlotte, Gerry and I are sending you our love and prayers - Doug, Ryan, Tom and Tim, your Mom was so loved and respected - be proud of her always - she loved you all so much!
Sherri Clark
September 18, 2016
Ginny was such a sweet, kind lady who I will deeply miss seeing at Prospectors. She always had a smile and kind words to share. May our gracious Lord be with each of you in the family, and be a true source of strength, peace, and love. My deepest sympathies.
Judy Conboy
September 18, 2016
I will miss you so much. I already do. You were my dance buddy. Who is going to go to Prospector's with me now? Doug, Tom Tim and I was amazed at how friendly she was and how many people she knew by name when we went dancing. I always had to ask her "who was that" and she always knew. She also talked about her grandchildren all the time. Everyone liked Gin Gin.
Shannon McLaughlin
September 17, 2016
You were always an amazing woman to my mother and my sister and I. You will be missed greatly. Condolences and prayers to your sons and grandchildren in this difficult time.
September 17, 2016
Ginny is going to be missed. She was always a sweet and happy lady. Loved seeing her at country line dance. So sorry for her family to have to say good bye to her.
Diane James
September 17, 2016
Rest in peace Ginny. You will be forever in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends at this very sad time.
Virginia McLaughlin
September 17, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers forever. Rest in peace Ginny.
Joe Cleary
September 17, 2016
It was my distinct pleasure to work with Ginny from 1989 until just a few years ago. Truly a good and gentle soul who was always considerate of others.
Her boys were always her pride & joy and her eyes sparkled when she spoke about them. Please know that her family and many friends remain in my thoughts and prayers at this unfathomable, difficult time.
May god bless each of you and bring you his peace and grace in the days and weeks ahead.
Nicole & Jim Sweeney
September 16, 2016
May the constant love of caring family and friends soften your sadness. May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort. May lasting peace surround your grieving heart. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure. Tom and family, Jimmy and I are so sorry for the passing of your Mother. Just know that she is with your Father and they are watching over all of you.
Andrea
September 16, 2016
To the McLaughlin Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one .May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts through this sad time.
Barb and Dan Fura
September 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the McLaughlin Family during this time. Virginia was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to many, she will truly be missed.
Paul and Ginny Grande
September 16, 2016
Rest in Peace Virginia. We will miss you at Prospectors.
September 16, 2016
Your smiling face and welcome hugs will surely be missed. May your soul be at peace.
Cheryl Delmar
September 16, 2016
RIP dear Ginny. I will so miss your beautiful smile and welcoming hugs on Friday nights and our job and pup stories. You brought so much to so many and were taken way too soon. Prayers for strength to your family, as they work through this tragic loss. You will be so missed. ❤❤❤❤
Helen @ Bob
September 16, 2016
Ginny always greeted us with a hug and a smile....you will be missed by us and your dance family.....rest in peace..prayers to the family
She is with the Angels
Susan Ritzheimer
September 16, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. Her and I spoke about all things Irish. She was so much fun to dance next to. I will miss her so much. She was a beautiful person with such a sweet heart. Prayers to her family at this difficult time.
September 16, 2016
To the McLaughlin Boys, Your mother was a great co-worker and friend for many years. We were suppose to have dinner Wednesday night. (How I wish we could have kept our date.) We will miss her sweetness and our long talks. She was a very special person and we are better for having known her.
Fondly, Paula & Cliff Pietrafitta
Jan Brudzinski
September 16, 2016
I was so very sorry to hear about Ginny's tragic death. She was such a wonderful lady. Please know that I will be praying for her and for the rest of the family.
September 16, 2016
RIP dear sweet Ginny. I will miss your smiles & hugs.
My prayers go out to your family.
Debbie J
Rita Wilkins
September 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May your memories of her bring you comfort. Ginny was an amazing person. She was so kind and gentle... a truly beautiful person. I will miss her dearly.
September 16, 2016
Tim, you and your family are in our prayers.
The Martin family
September 16, 2016
Sooo sorry to hear about your mom, I knew her from dancing, she was the sweetest lady so kind and caring. I always looked forward to dancing next to her.
All of us at prospectors were shocked to
Hear what happened we were so saddened that we will never see her again.
God bless you all you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Lovingly,
Betty Bailey❤❤❤❤
Enrichetta Palamone Robey
September 16, 2016
You r all in my prayers. Doug, Tom,Ryan and Tim I have no word to say w this tragic loss.
Mrs. Mclaughlin Rest in peace Angel
Deanne Irwin
September 16, 2016
Your mom was such a gentle woman. It is still so hard to believe that this happened to her. I'm so glad our families got to meet through Academy Sabres. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
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