Virginia Kaye Chilewich

Virginia Kaye Chilewich

Virginia Chilewich Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2005.
CHILEWICH-Virginia Kaye, formerly Bloomgarden, nee Dottenheim. Her sudden death leaves behind a bereaved husband, Simon; her two sons, David and John Bloomgarden; her stepchildren, Mel and David Chilewich and Sandy Sultan; 12 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Virginia had a long career in theater, television and radio, where she was an exceptionally gifted interpreter of human experience and emotion. She was enormously proud of her service as senior hostess of the Stage Door Canteen during World War II, as it contributed to the breaking down of racial barriers in our armed forces. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. Simon and family

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March 22, 2005

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Jose Quezada

March 22, 2005

Although sudden, Virginia passed while enjoying and living life full. Heather and I send prayers and good thoughts to Simon and all of his family. I am proud to be brother-in-law to her son John. Rest in sweet peace, Virginia.

Amos and Rachel Ben-Israel

March 21, 2005

Dearest Simon,

We were greatly saddened by the passing of our beloved Virginia.We remember with great fondness your open house and the bringing together of all the family, time and again.

Our thoughts and our love are with you,

Rafael O. Quezada

March 21, 2005

We will never forget her grace and kindness, how she opened her lovely home to my family on the occasion of my sister's marriage to John. May rest be sweet and glorious.



Simon, our thoughts are with you,



Jamie and Rafael

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