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Virginia Pizzarella Obituary
Shrewsbury - Virginia M. (Keddy) Pizzarella, 70, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday August 17, 2015 at home with her loving family by her side. Her husband Deacon Paul F. Pizzarella died on November 29, 2014. Virginia was born in Worcester on December 14, 1944. She graduated from Commerce High School and Worcester State College. She leaves her three children, Michael Porcaro of Shrewsbury and his wife Tracey, Kim Johnson of Worcester and her husband George, Joy Cournoyer, of Worcester, and her step son Anthony Pizzarella; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Virginia also leaves her six sisters and two brothers, Cecelia Novelle of Shrewsbury, James Keddy and his wife Suzanne of Worcester, Janice Welcome and her husband Robert of Lee, Marcia Hansbury of Worcester, Priscilla Ekberg and her husband David of Webster, Kathleen Robbins of KY. John Keddy of Worcester, and Debora Pascarelli and her husband John of Worcester. Virginia leaves many close friends among them, her dearest friend Joyce Connole and her husband Dennis with whom she and Paul travelled on many trips together. She was predeceased by a brother Laurence Keddy, and her parents James W. Sr. and Edith (McAtee) Keddy.
Virginia was a member of St. Johns Church. She was most happy when she was surrounded by her close family and many friends. She will be sadly missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the VNA for their kindness and compassionate care shown to Virginia and her family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday August 21, for Virginia at 11:00AM in the Church of St. John, 40 Temple St. A visitation in the funeral home with the family will be held from 9AM to 10:30AM prior to leaving for Mass. Interment with her husband will be in St. Johns Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to St. Johns Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester, MA. 01604. To share a special memory of Virginia or send a message of condolence for the family please visit Virginia's memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is assisting the family with Virginia's funeral service.
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for Virginia Pizzarella
Mary Ann Garny
August 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful Friend!!
Caroline Ramos
August 19, 2019
Kim, Michael & Joy, Our loving thoughts are with all of you!! Thinking of your Mom always! Love, Caroline (Lowney) Ramos & Joan Lowney
Joey
June 24, 2018
Wish I could call you one more time.
Fay Kelley
September 16, 2015
Penny and Family -
I just learned of your sister's passing. I know she was a very brave woman from hearing your stories about her. She's at peace now, and home, at last....
I hope in time, the memories of your sister will bring smiles to all of your faces.
Thinking of you and sending sympathy and love to you.....
Fay
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Helen & Milton Pepin
September 14, 2015
Dear Pizzarella Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the Loss of Your Beloved Mother Ginger and of couse your Dad Paul. They were a great couple who loved each other so much and their family and love for God. May you have Peace in knowing that they are in the arms of Jesus in Heaven and are together again. We knew them for many years from St.Christophers Church & Fr. Archey. You are all in our prayers. God Bless You. Love, Milton & Helen Pepin & Family
Darlene Jarzobski Joyal
September 2, 2015
Deb...so sorry for the loss of your sister Ginger and the family she left behind. I remember us babysitting for her three beautiful children. Please know that I think of you often and still look back on the friendship we once had.
Phyllis Williams
August 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Not only was Ginger my cousin but my childhood best friend. Blessings to her family and friends.
Phyllis Williams
August 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Not only was Ginger my cousin but my childhood best friend. Blessings to her family and friends.
Judie Love
August 22, 2015
For Gingers Family...she was a beautiful
soul!!!I'll miss seeing her at st Ann's
thrift shop in Shrewsbury with her sister.Your all in my prayers...
August 22, 2015
Mike
Sorry to hear about the passing of you mom. She was a wonderful lady and a great mom.
Sheryl
Angela
August 21, 2015
Auntie Ginger was a sweet, kind soul who during her own battle, took time and energy to be supportive to others. A truly wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you- Michael, Kim and Joy
Stephen Hofford
August 21, 2015
Michael and Tracy , my deepest sympathy on your loss of your mother . GOD bless her and your family at this time .
Amy Stewart
August 20, 2015
Joy, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. It's certainly been a very difficult year for you and your family. Just take comfort in knowing that she is at peace and with Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 20, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Thoughtsand prayers to you all. Uncle Francis and Aunt Joy Keddy in NH
Andrea Palomarez (Pizzarella)
August 20, 2015
Auntie Ginger,
I will always hold our memories close to me of all of the fabulous times at the house on the lake. I will miss you dearly. Now you and Uncle Paul are together again. I love you with all my heart.
Penny Devlin
August 20, 2015
Joy, My prayers to you and your family. Your mom was so beautiful.Heaven has gained another Angel and she will surely be watching over you every minute of every day!. Love Penny
carl gentile
August 20, 2015
prayers for virginia
August 20, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry & Lynnette Lanciault
August 20, 2015
Deb and John sorry for your loss. God bless.
August 20, 2015
Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. This year has been so difficult for your family.
Fond memories will be close to your heart always.
I have to commend you on how strong you have been as well as being such a devoted daughter. I admire you for that.
My continued thoughts and prayer are with you and your whole family.
Tracy A. Johnson
August 20, 2015
MICHAEL, KIM AND JOY,
MY SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM CALIFORNIA UNTIL NEXT WEEK. MAY THE LORD BRING YOU PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS SORROWFUL TIME. MOTHERS' ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIFT MAY HER MEMORIES BE WITH YOU.
GOD BLESS,
MICHAEL MARTIN JR.
Caroline Ramos (Lowney)
August 20, 2015
Kim, Michael, Joy & Family,
We are so very saddened to hear that your Mom passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May all your wonderful memories of your Mom give you comfort.
Love,
Caroline Ramos & Joan Lowney
Patrice (Greenlaw) McManus
August 20, 2015
Dear Kim, I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a lovely and gracious lady. My prayers are with you and your family.
Flo Bengtson
August 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Deborah Drumgoole
August 20, 2015
Joy, there are no words. You are in my prayers and in my thoughts. Thinking of you and yours.
August 20, 2015
Remembering my cousin Ginger as a sweet child and a lovely woman. My sympathy to her siblings and children. Daisy Widing
Mary Jones
August 20, 2015
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Linda & Joseph Pizzarella
August 19, 2015
We were very sorry to here about Ginger. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Laurie Frykholm
August 19, 2015
Joy, So sorry to hear about your mother. Treasure the memories that you shared and they will help you through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Carrier
August 19, 2015
Joy, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Ann Garny
August 19, 2015
It is hard to put into words the sadness I feel. Ginger touched so many lives with her kindness and generosity. She will be truly missed.
My thoughts and prayers to all her family.
MARILYN McATEE MILLS
August 19, 2015
GOD'S BLESSINGS COUSIN GINNY. YOU'RE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS AND OUT OF ANY PAIN AND SORROWS. MY LOVE TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MARILYN McATEE,FROM S.FLORIDA.
Mary Ann Garny
August 19, 2015
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