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Josephine F. Virgilio

Josephine Virgilio Obituary

Virgilio, Josephine F. COLONIE Josephine Virgilio, age 81 years young, entered into eternal life on November 26, 2009. Born in Albany, she was a member of Our Lady of Mercy parish and worked for the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance, retiring in 1995. Jose-phine was dedicated to her family and friends. She was an amazing cook and baker who loved to collect recipes. Josephine enjoyed shopping and also loved to knit and crochet. She was a lover of animals and all children. Josephine was the adopted "Mom" to all that knew her. She enjoyed her retirement years with her husband Frank and traveling to Italy and California. Wife of the late Frank N. Virgilio Sr.; loving mother of Mary Lou Biancalana, Frank N. Virgilio Jr. and his wife, Susan; cherished grandmother of Jonathan McDonnell, Katerina and Jason Virgilio. Also survived by her loving sisters, Carmela Winglosky, Margaret Cotazino, husband Joseph; and sister-in-law, Lena Zullo. She was predeceased by her sisters, Frances Bruno, Maria Santa Maria and her brother, Anthony Zullo; also survived by many nieces and nephews; loving neighbors; and close friends, Sarah DeFilippo (little sister), Mary Bowen (best friend). Our family would like to give special thanks to the entire staff of the Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Schenectady, where she was known as therapist, home economics teacher and the Mayor for the past two years during her courageous battle with cancer. Thank you for all of your special care and love. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to The Community Hospice of Schenectady for their aid to Josephine in making her comfortable in her final days. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights (Northern Blvd) Albany, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. and 10 o'clock in the Church of Christ Our Light (formerly the Church of St. Francis de Sales), 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 7 pm. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a donation in Josephine's name to the Community Hospice of Schenectady Co., 1411 Union St. Schenectady, NY 12308 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Virgilio

23 Entries

Catherine Lather

December 7, 2009

Frank & Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you all are in our thoughts in prayers.
All Our Love,
Cathy & Mike

December 2, 2009

Dearest Frankie, and Marylou,
our dear cousins..

One of the last things your mom told me was she wanted to be with your dad (Uncle Frank) she missed him so..
Your mom her last few days told me she was going to send me a sign when she got to heaven, i truly believe her. She will always be in our hearts, as she would say to me, I love you, then I would say, ""I Love You More"". She would laugh, and say, now you sound like '''your mother'' (her sister Margaret). As a kid I remembered going to Dana Avenue, such fond memories of her making us spaghetti and meatballs, when we visited with her and Uncle Frank. Now she is with her dear Frank, no longer in pain.
As kids we always argued about who was going to sit near Aunt Josie, we knew she always would make us laugh, we'd laugh so bad, that our stomachs would ache..
We love you dearly, and always will, such a loss.
Marylou and Frank, I hope you find some kind of strength with just the memories of your mom..Your loss is so great!
We love you
Cousin Paula-Cotazino Begley and Jim
her clown will always be cherished forever..

December 2, 2009

Mary Lou and Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. You know we are thinking of you.Your mother was so sweet she will be missed.
Love, Karen,Victor, Christopher and Stephen

December 2, 2009

Mary Lou and family... We will miss your mom so much. I enjoyed visiting with her on her visits to CA. I wish she could come again. Kelly would like it too because just maybe she could sneak up on her lap. We love you!
Margaret, Rick, Joey and Connor

Lauren Campbell

December 1, 2009

Dear Mary Lou and Frankie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful person and she will be missed. We feel honored to have met her and will cherish our memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Lauren, Drew and Alexander Campbell

Aunt Josie with Aunt Carmie on my 1st B-Day

Paul Zullo

December 1, 2009

Dear Mary Lou & Frank,

I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Josie will be missed so very much. She knew how to "pick you up" with a great big hug and keep your "spirits up" with her infectious smile, quick wit, and sense of humor. I'll alway cherish the memories of all the New Year's Eve Partys at the house with the family. Please know that both of you have been and will continue to be on my mind and in my prayers during this difficult time. Also know you can count on me for continued support in any way!

Love Always,
Cousin Paul A. Zullo

Laura Curtis

December 1, 2009

Frankie and Mary Lou

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys.Aunt Josie was a great woman. Cousins Mark and Laura Cotazino-Curtis

Aunt Margaret & Uncle Joe Cotazino

December 1, 2009

My dearest niece and nephew Mary Lou and Frank,
I am saddened with the loss of my sister, your mother. I have my memories to lift me up when I am down.
I remember when we were in school the kids would ask, Are you twins - you are always together... Yes we
were always together with plenty of love for each other. I keep my dearest sister close in my heart.

Mary Lou and Frank, love each other and keep your memories of your mother close to your heart. I am so very very sorry for your great loss.

Love Aunt Margaret and Uncle Joe
(commare and compare)

Marilyn Arroyo

November 30, 2009

Mary Lou and Frankie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and although your Mom is with your Dad now she will never be forgotten. Ed and I have such wonderful memories visiting with them in NY and here in California. Your Mom held a special place in our families hearts as you and Frankie do.
We love you,
Ed and Marilyn

Vinnie Berghela

November 30, 2009

To Josephine,
Who I considered more than a friend, more like a mother. Thank you for the last wonderful 3 years we shared together. Your sense of humor is so great and you always knew how to make me laugh. I can't tell you enough how much you meant to me. I know today that you are in a better place. There is no more suffering or pain. I know today that you are with God and he will guide you thru your journey to Heaven. I hope some day I will see you again. I can't tell you enough how much I love you and thank you for giving all of your beautiful traits to your lovely daughter who i adore and love so much.
Love Always,
Vinnie

Bob Ott

November 30, 2009

Sweet Mary Lou,

Ny heart goes out to you and your family. I'll always remember New Years Eve on Elmhurst. My short vist will stay with me for ever. A beautiful
family you have. Please accept my condolences.

Joy Cotazino

November 30, 2009

Dear MaryLou & Frankie,
You were blessed to have your Mom for so many years and to be able to spend her last days with her. We all have so many fond memories of her and Uncle Frank. She was a very special lady and we enjoyed her company and dedication to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Keep the faith,
Love Always, Cousins Joe, Joy, Joey and Maria

Pam and Zach Villano

November 30, 2009

Dearest Marylou and Frankie, Zach and I are so sorry for your loss. We are very grateful to have met her, very lovely woman.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.

Mary Martinez

November 30, 2009

Virgilio Family,
Frank, I am sorry for your loss. May the memories of your mother bring peace to you and your family.

CONEAKA ANDERSON

November 30, 2009

VIRGILIO FAMILY,

FRANK I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YES YOUR MOTHER IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW NO MORE PAIN JUST GLORY. I REMEMBER ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS YOU TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR MOTHER AT WORK. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.

Theresa Zullo-Ferrara

November 30, 2009

Dear MaryLou and Frankie,
No words can ease the pain of your loss but know that we keep you in our hearts, prayers and thoughts.
Our dearest Aunt Josie you have taken a part of us with you... my dad's "
baby sister", we were always the babys of the Zullo girls and it was our bond. My memories I hold tight to of the New Year Eves and stopping in at the house, stories of the past of my Dad your favorite brother as you would say! Memories of wonderful cooking tips and shared recipes, lunches at the Avenue and our visits there. I have passed on to Brianna the Rose Afghan and we will share it, so now she will have one too. Again you have taken a piece of us with you, forever loved and always in our hearts. The other Zullo baby girl...
All my love always, Theresa and family

Patty-Jo

November 30, 2009

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother.

There are many memories of Aunt Josie who will always be special. Being only 12 years older than me, she was like a big sister. Aunt Josie was generous with her time and took me to my first movie and taught me to play the boogie woogie and heart and soul on the piano when I was a little girl. I can still remember how much fun she was playing the piano with everyone singing and dancing.

Later, I chose Aunt Josie to be my "Commare" for Confirmation because she was so warmhearted.

Aunt Josie spoke kindly, lived life gracefully, and shared her heart easily. She will be missed.

Love from niece and Godchild,
"Patty-Jo"

christopher cotazino

November 30, 2009

Aunt Jo,
To my aunt that always loved to joke and just be silly sometimes.Always loved my little Emmett's kisses (yorkie)and then when you meet Clover (carin terrier) you thought he was so cute and very loving I will miss you greatly and you will always be in my prayers. marylou & frank you are in my prayers.love always
christopher Cotazino

Connie & Jim Jarratt

November 29, 2009

Cousins MaryLou and Frankie,
what a wonderful loving testament to your parents to have walked your mother through this difficult time and honored her with your actions these past months.

We will miss our dear Aunt Josie,
so many laughs, so many fun times.
Gone but never forgotten, our special person is in our hearts forever.

Edith, Bob, Chris & Melissa Mezzavilla

November 29, 2009

ML and Frankie,
Your mom will always be in our hearts and the memories we had of her when she visited us all in California. The wonderful meals and the fun we had at game night. She was such a joy to be around and was so full of life and laughter. We will miss her dearly but are comforted by her now being at peace and with your dad. ML, just remember we are always there for you and Jonathan.
All our love always.

Barbara Barrett

November 29, 2009

Frank, Sue and the entire Virgilio family... I was saddened to read about Jo's passing... She was a great lady... and became a "second mother" to me at the Tax Department.. she always felt what she said and said what she felt... she was one of the most honest, warm and loving people I have ever known and she wll be missed by all who knew her...

Frank Virgilio

November 29, 2009

Mom,
I miss you, but I know you are in a better place with Dad. I'll always remember all of the things that you taught me. I love you per tute la vite.
Frankie (HH)

Joni Renner

November 29, 2009

Carmie & Mary Paula
I am sorry to hear of your sister and aunts passing. I remember her at the Tax Dept and everyone loved her. Its been a long time since I have seen you but I remember all the fun dinners I had with you and my mother, Tess, and the other ladies from Motor Vehicle.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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