Virginia "Ginny" Armstrong

Virginia "Ginny" Armstrong obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Virginia "Ginny" Armstrong

Virginia Armstrong Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck-Givnish Funeral Home on Feb. 15, 2024.

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Virginia "Ginny" Armstrong, of Levittown, died peacefully Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old.
Born and raised in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, and was a graduate of St. Hubert's High School.
She and her late husband Douglas, purchased their home in Bristol Township 65 years ago, and raised their six children.
A devoted wife and mother, she had been a member of St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church and was the former coordinator of volunteers, home & school, and ran the Meatball Stand at annual Saint Michael's Fair.
Wife of the late Douglas O. Armstrong, she is survived by her six loving children; Richard (Risa), Robert (Christine), Victoria Cooper (Robert), Douglas (Lynn), Kathleen Daddona (Steven), and James (Maria).
Ginny was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and was anticipating the birth of her ninth great grandchild.
She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, volunteering, annual vacations in Ocean City NJ, and most of all spending time with her family.
She was born last of nine children to late Francesco and Josephine Turco Benincasa only to become the "Matriarch" of the family. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, 66 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Sunday afternoon, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and again Monday, from 8:00 to 9:00 AM at the Beck-Givnish Life Celebration Home, Inc., 7400 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA.
Interment will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, precisely at 10:30 AM, at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery. A procession will form on the funeral home parking lot Tuesday, at 9:15 AM.

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February 17, 2024

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February 15, 2024

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Bob & Donna Winters

February 17, 2024

Dear Armstrong Family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and a great neighbor of 39 years. She will be missed dearly.

Jerry and Sue Corcoran

February 16, 2024

Rick, Bob and entire Armstrong Family,
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your mom!
May your memories carry you through
this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Sue Corcoran
Sinking Spring, PA

David Straka

February 15, 2024

Rick and Family,
Please accept our sincerest heartfelt condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
David Straka and Stacy Schott

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