"maryann leone Relation to Deceased: friend kay was a beautiful soul. kay so loved playing cards with her friends, kay m., ellie s, and myself every two weeks. we played cards for the last time together in july. i remember her enjoying herself so much that day, and she really didn't want to leave . her kindness toward others was outstanding. we will miss you very much. God Bless You, Kay.... The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
In loving memory of
Catherine Virgo
April 13, 1927 - October 15, 2012
Name: Catherine E. Virgo (Russo) "Aunt Kay"
Life Dates: 4/13/1927 - 10/15/2012
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by her husband, Samuel Virgo; parents, Dominic Josephine; brothers Michael Russo, Pete Russo.
History
Survived by her children, Lorraine Urbanski, David Virgo; grandson, Michael Hendricks; sister, Mary Fiasco; sisters-in-law, Emily Russo, Phyllis Russo; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Services
Calling hours will be Friday 3-7 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). Catherine's funeral service will be celebrated Saturday at 9 AM at Open Door Baptist Church, 350 Chili-Scottsville Road (1 mile south of Chili Center).
Additional Information
Catherine was born on April 13, 1927 in Rochester, NY. Her parents were, Dominic and Josephine (Zeppetella) Russo. When growing up, she had two brothers and a sister, Michael, Pete Russo and Mary (Fiasco) Russo. She then met and married her husband, Samuel Virgo. They were married at St. Monica's Church. They had two children, Lorraine (Urbanski) and David Virgo. From her children she became a grandmother to Michael Hendricks. She taught her family that it is important to love like Jesus.
She worked at Carretta Beef for over 25 years. She enjoyed feeding her family and friends. She even had a special Christmas in July Party at her home. Her favorite hobbies were playing cards, entertaining others, traveling especially on cruises and going out to lunch with her friends. She enjoyed cooking so much that her family nicknamed her home, K.V.'s Diner.
Catherine enjoyed watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Golden Girls, watching and listening to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
The best way to describe Catherine is that she was warm, loving, kind, considerate of others, she had a sense of humor, she was resilient, never complained and trusted the Lord. She was a loving and supportive grandmother. She wanted to live long enough to see her grandson, Michael get married.
Catherine will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Tributes
"Mary Lou Cinelli Relation to Deceased: friend My sympathies to Kay's family. I worked with Kay at CBS for about 2 years and she became a dear friend to me. May she rest is peace. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"