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Ellen Tolmich Obituary
Virginia Beach - Ellen F. Tolmich, 84, passed away on July 15, 2016.
Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Tolmich; daughter, Karen Ann Tolmich and sisters, Margaret Bussmann and Rosemary Blount.
Ellen was a member and active volunteer at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and member of Sunshine Club. She retired from Virginia Beach Public Schools.
Left to cherish her memory: two daughters, Debbie Maggard and Laurie Rogers; son, Michael Tolmich; two loving son-in-laws; grandchildren, Tara, David, Brett, Kyle, Amber, Michael, and Thy; and great grandchildren, Anthony, Alexis, L.J., Jaden, Mason, Kacen, Caleb, Kierstin, Riley.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel on Thursday, July 21, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Merlito Abiog. Interment will follow at Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at a reception at Holy Spirit Catholic Church following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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Dixie Bennett
July 21, 2016
Mixing a dear friend and co-worker. I'll always remember the lunch time laughs.
With love, Dixie Bennett
July 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your familly during this difficult time. I have many fond memories while we worked together and shared many laughs over lunch. I was blessed to have Ellen as my friend.
With love, Dixie Bennett
Dixie Bennett
July 21, 2016
Ellen = My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. Our working together as well as lunches together will always be a part of my memories. We always managed to add some humor to our lunches. I feel blessed to have had you in my life.
Dixie Bennett
July 21, 2016
Ellen - you are a ol' friend and my memories of our working together as well as our many lunches will be with me forever. We always managed to add a few humorous moments. I feel blessed to have known you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Dianne Alexander
July 21, 2016
No one ever dies as long as there are memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing the difference Ellen made in the lives of those she touched.
July 20, 2016
I pray you find comfort in the wonderful memories that are held forever in your hearts❤.
With much love,
Jerry and Chris Earls
Joan
July 20, 2016
Dear Michael, Debbie, Laurie and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Ellen was a great friend and she will be missed. I know I will see her again.
American Heart Association
July 19, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
July 19, 2016
Dear Michael and Family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Claire Kroft
Susan Cintron
July 19, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Laurie. Your mom was fun to work with. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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