Virginia Marie Burgess

Virginia Marie Burgess obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Virginia Marie Burgess

Virginia Burgess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Rutherfordton, NC
Virginia Burgess, 90, passed on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born in Plainfield, NJ. Ginny was a homemaker and worked for NJ Bell for 18 years. She retired and moved with her husband, Charlie, to Rutherfordton, NC.
She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anna Rita, a brother Michael Rita, a sister Gloria Richtmyer, her son Thomas Fusco Sr., and a granddaughter Melissa Baker.
Surviving is her husband Charles Burgess, and 3 daughters: Deborah Fusco, Pamela Fusco, and Susan Baker. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren, Mackenzie Fusco and Dylan Fusco, along with stepdaughter Susan Burgess, stepson Robert Burgess, and step-granddaughter Danielle Burgess.
Ginny was deeply loved and will forever be missed by everyone who knew her.
At her request, there will be no service.
Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Virginia Burgess.

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