Virginia Grace Pfundstein

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 Live stream www.stolivers.com or Youtube channel St. Oliver Plunkett Snellville