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Virginia DePerrior Obituary

Virginia T. (Szalach) DePerrior passed away on January 13, 2026, with family by her side.

Virginia was born in Baldwinsville, NY, on June 18, 1929, to Frank and Stella (Kulik) Szalach. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Name and longtime resident of Rome, NY. It was there she married Kevin DePerrior on September 14, 1957. Virginia worked for Nestles Co., in White Plains, NY, before moving to Rome, NY, with her husband. She was employed by Beneficial Finance Co. until her retirement.

Virginia was a member of the Rosary Society, Transfiguration Church and Rome Seniors until she moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 2014.

Virginia was a loving, generous person that showed kindness and caring to all right up to her passing. She was gifted with a great sense of humor without boundaries. She will be forever missed by all who knew her. We will cherish and share our memories of her.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kevin DePerrior; son, David DePerrior; two sisters, Loretta Jankowski and Veronica Smith; and her brother, Frank Szalach.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and JR Johns; nieces, Jan Conover and Kathy Cunningham; and very good friends, Linda Barlow and Cindy Stark.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, 2026, from St. John's Church at 11 AM. Interment will take place in St. Mary's, Rome.

Those wishing to donate, in her name, please consider Samaritan's Purse.

Services are entrusted to Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, Rome.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Sentinel from Jan. 20 to Jan. 31, 2026.

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Patty Jouben

January 25, 2026

I knew Virginia through my Aunt Bebe. Virginia was the nicest lady and I always enjoyed her company when the occasion arose. You have my deepest sympathies.

Stephanie Schell

January 20, 2026

Was a very good Christian for showing love, generosity, and kindness towards other people.

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