George P. Virgilio

Virgilio, George P. ALBANY George P. Virgilio, 91, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Rose Virgilio and brother of the late Rose Bulgaro, Elizabeth Chiaramonte, Mary DeCrescenzo, Frank, Natalie and Alvera Virgilio. George was a well known and respected resident of Albany's South End, operating Virgilio's Tailor and Dry Cleaning Shop on lower Madison Avenue for many years with his father. He later worked at The Across The Street Pub on Western Ave. in Albany as a cook, bartender and raconteur. He was a combat veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre as a member of the U.S. Army. He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews who looked forward to gathering at his home in Westmere on weekends to enjoy the delicious meals he prepared as well as his entertaining sense of humor. They include Jeanette DeCrescenzo Quinn, The Rev. Anthony Chiaramonte, John Chiaramonte, Joseph and Maureen Chiaramonte, Pat and Midge Bulgaro, John Bulgaro, Mary (Bulgaro) Mason, James and Rose (Virgilio) Barba, as well as his inseparable, life-long friend, Vincent Tricomi. The family is deeply grateful for the skilled, loving and compassionate care that he received from the remarkable staff at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Our special thanks to Sister Mary, nurses, Kathleen, Sue, Kelly, Linda, Jeanette, as well as caregivers, Megan, Natasha, Steve, Carmen, Maria, Debbie, Khianna, Karen, Rita, Kathleen, Shirley, Alba and others. Special thanks to Dr. John Morris, his primary care physician of many years and his staff. Funeral services Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church) at 11:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his nephew, Father Anthony Chiaramonte. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday, 4:00 to 7 :00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Diocesan Consultation Center, 790 Lancaster St., Albany, NY 12203, or St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208, or The Frank and Carmella Virgilio Endowed Chair at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.