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Virginia Foglia, 83, of Long Beach and Palm Springs Ca.,passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 7,1929 in Charleston,West Virginia,
Ginny was the daughter of the late Bernardo "Benny" Foglia, and Teresa Russo Foglia.
Ginny was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1947. Later in life, she furthered her education at City
College, New York City, and U.C.L.A, in California. Virginia relocated to Southern California in 1960 to become an office manager for the excavating firm of J.K. Harrison Inc. Twenty five years later, she purchased the same company, and became its` president and C.E.O. Ginny`s firm was instrumental in supplying heavy equipment to local municipalities after the 1996 Northridge earthquake.
Virginia traveled around the world many times,always collecting recipes to bring back to her beloved
"Gourmet Club".Ginny had many interests outside of her corporate life, most notably her involvement with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and the Palm Springs Film Festival, which she took part in every
year.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her "first" brother Bernard in 1940; sister`s,Lenore Molesky and her husband Frank;Rose Ann Foglia; Nephew David Molesky; niece Terry Giuliano; ex-husband, Robert Werts, and ex- mother in law, Mrs. Rolle, whom Virginia had a wonderful relationship with until her passing.
Ginny is survived by her brothers; Bernard, and his wife, Karen, Exeter; Richard, and his wife, Dana, West Pittston and Harveys Lake; nephew, James Molesky, Houston, Tx.; nieces Maria and Teresa, Oakland ,Ca. and great nephew Nicholas Barron and his wife Beth,Gloucester City, N.J.
Memorial donations may be made, if desired, to the Long Beach Symphony, 555 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 106, Long Beach Ca.90802, or your local chapter of the Humane Society, in memory of Ginny`s beloved dog, Prissy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass on Saturday January 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial Avenue, Exeter.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Sandy Broody Sutton
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Posted Thu January 03, 2013
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Bernie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Virginia and please accept our sincere condolences.
Sandy and Cindy
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Gary Serafine
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Posted Thu January 03, 2013
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Bernie and Rich,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Ernie Gelb
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Posted Thu January 03, 2013
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Bernie and Karen,
Barb and I are saddened by your loss. You are in our prayers.
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Dominick Aritz
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Posted Thu January 03, 2013
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Bernie, Dick and families accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister. May she rest in peace!
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Debbie Hudock Tighe
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Posted Thu January 03, 2013
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Dear Bernie & Dick, I'm so sorry to learn of Virginia's passing. Please know that
you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
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Patricia Krubitzer
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Posted Fri January 04, 2013
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Bernie, Karen & Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent death of your sister. Remember the good times to get you through the difficult days ahead.
Pat Krubitzer
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Jerry, Mary Ellen, and TJ Hromisin
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Posted Fri January 04, 2013
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Dear Foglia Family,
We were saddened to read of Virginia's passing. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Jerry, Mary Ellen, and TJ Hromisin
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Carla Alles and Sandra Wade
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Posted Fri January 04, 2013
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Dear Bernie and Dick, So sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
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Laura Russe Woolwine/Jill Hopkins Family
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Posted Fri January 04, 2013
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To my dear cousins and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. There are so many wonderful memories for all of us. May you find comfort during this difficult time.
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Susan Hintze
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Posted Sat January 05, 2013
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Dear Bernie and Dick,
I am so sorry hear about the death of your beloved sister, Virginia. I know she was a big part of your lives but always remember she is in a much better place with God. She and you will be in my prayers. Love to you all.
Susan Hintze
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Raymond and jacqueline Anselmi
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Posted Sat January 05, 2013
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Dear Bernie,Dick and families,we are very sorry to hear about Virgina passing,please except our deepest sympathy Ray and Jackie.
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Edward and Jean Benish
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Posted Mon January 07, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to Bernie and Karen and Family for the death of your Sister Virginia.
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The Bruni Family in West Virginia
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Posted Mon January 07, 2013
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So sorry for the loss of Ginny. She was a beautiful lady.
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Rose Marie Mesaris Charlene and John Maroni
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Posted Mon January 07, 2013
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Dick, Dana , Bernie & Karen we are saddened by the loss of Virginia. Out thoughts and prayers with you. Romie, Char and John
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Art & Mary Beth Heal
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Posted Tue January 08, 2013
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Bernie & Karen, Sorry for the loss of Virginia, you have our deepest sympathy.
Art & Mary Beth Heal
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Michael & Loretta Kirkpatrick
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Posted Wed January 09, 2013
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Bernie and Family - So sorry about the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace. God Bless you at this difficult time.
Kirk & Loretta
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Elko Family
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Posted Fri January 11, 2013
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Bernie, Karen, Richard, and Dana,
We are truly sorry for your great loss of your beautiful sister Ginny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
John and Susan Elko
And family
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Diane & Richie Gubbiotti
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Posted Fri January 11, 2013
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Bernie and family, we are So sorry about the loss of your sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
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Tim and Pam Fenner and Eleanor Musto
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Posted Fri January 11, 2013
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Bernie, Dick and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Virginia. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Mike Dziak
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Posted Fri January 11, 2013
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Bernie and family it was sad to see Ginny passed. i remember the old days. She was a fun person someone i remember fondly. Best Wishes to you at a difficult time. Mike.
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