Virginia Grace Pfundstein
July 20, 1924 ~ May 23, 2025
Born in:
Beacon, New York
Resided in:
Snellville, Georgia
Virginia Grace Pfundstein, 100 yrs young, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23rd,2025. Virginia is survived by her seven loving children and spouses: Rev. Edward Pfundstein, Annette Andersen (Paul), Marian Bottinelli (Roberto), Mark Pfundstein (Diane), Ariana Morningsong (Gary Hall), Ellen Glanowski (Ray) and Terry Sochacki (Ed), 12 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia “Ginny” was born in 1924 in Beacon, New York, a quaint town along the Hudson River. She had a full childhood, despite losing her father at an early age, from WWI casualties. In high school she worked in a “Rosie the Riveter” type role gluing pockets in rafts. Inspired by her mother Grace who was a teacher, she continued her education and graduated from Cornell University in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science. Before she was married, she had several jobs as a Home Economist enabling her success and independence. While at Cornell attending a Newman Club dance, she met Gerard Pfundstein her future husband. They remained in contact continuing to date over the next few years and eventually married in 1949.They were married for 65 years.
Virginia’s heartbeat was to be a fulltime Mom when her children were young. As the youngest became school age she took the opportunity to fulfill her other passion of working. Her love of using what she learned and being with people found its place teaching preschool, working many years in hospital dietetics in New York and Florida. She also was the caregiver for her mother until her death. After moving to Florida, Gerard and she were involved in St. Margaret Mary Church as Eucharistic ministers for 25 yrs.
They both enjoyed traveling, family time & reunions, being outdoors, biking, cooking & baking, reading, and adult education. She maintained close friendships with several women for up to 80 years, writing letters in a “round robin” style, which gave her strength throughout life’s challenges. Virginia was a real people person, enjoying life to its fullest with tremendous vitality, noted for her infectious laugh, love of God and maintaining unity in the family.
Please join us to celebrate her life:
Tuesday June 3rd
Wake 3-7pm
Wages and Sons Funeral Home
1040 Main St
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Wednesday June 4th
Funeral Mass 11am
St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church
3200 Brooks Dr
Snellville, GA 30078
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Services
Visitation: June 3, 2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-9811
Funeral Mass: June 4, 2025 11:00 am
Saint Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church
3200 Brooks Drive
Snellville, GA 30078
770-979-2500
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What an amazing women! Thankful you were my Mom and friend! Missing you 🥰
You were one of a kind and will miss your loving ways.We will carry on your legacy of faith, love and sense of adventure.Thank you Mom for loving Dad, your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family & friends for so many years, well.love you!! r-e-s
Rest in peace dear Aunt Ginny. You were a great role model for living a healthy and happy life. May you find eternal bliss with your loved ones that went before you.
Dear Great Grandma Ginny,
I loved you so much even though I didn’t know you so long.Here are a couple of reasons why I love you.You were always happy in moments when I was near.You always had a nice tone when I was close.You were so kind.I love you so much!Amelia
Will forever remember your beautiful energy, kindness, joy and unconditional love.
The happiest memories making cookies in your kitchen and our little thrifting trips in winter park. And your absolute remarkable memory in remembering the little details I would tell you in our conversations.
You will always be remembered as the best grandma I could have had, and all the best times and memories that even my children got to share with you. And I am so happy they were able to know you and be around your beautiful loving energy ❤️
Wishing you comfort and peace with grandpa, we love you so much. <3
Dear Great Grandma Ginny,
I am going to miss you even though you still are in my heart.I remember when I helped you blow out your candles on your birthday cake at your 100 birthday party! It was really good when we all watched the Sound Of Music together.I love you! Charlotte
I am going to miss you even though you still are in my heart.I remember when I helped you blow out your candles on your birthday cake at your 100 birthday party! It was really good when we all watched the Sound Of Music together.I love you Great Grandma Ginny!Charlotte
You are very nice because you do nice things! When I came to visit you for your 100 th birthday, we watched the Sound Of Music together. It was fun! I hope you had a good life Great Grandma Ginny. See you later in heaven. Love Abram
Psalm 100: His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
The love of a grandmother feels unconditional and unending, just like the love of God. Part of Psalm 100 reads, “we are His people, and the sheep of his pasture,” which also represents how family members feel about their matriarch. The verse ends with the line, “and His faithfulness to all generations,” which encourages all of a grandmother’s kin to keep her faith.