Betty Marie Bolger

She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Rebich and nephew, Christopher Brinkman.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Patrick Bolger; mother, Marie Rebich; daughters, Danielle Beccia and Jessica Melchiorre; sons-in-law, Steven Beccia and Anthony Melchiorre; grandchildren Aidan, Liam, Cecilia, Anthony, and Patrick; and siblings Eli Rebich, Mike Rebich, Yvonne Brinkman, Daniel Rebich, and Lynette Blair.

Betty was born in Swickley, PA on October 22, 1951. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in business education from Robert Morris College. She worked as a teacher for many years before starting a new career with the airlines. Her job at the airlines allowed her to spend more time with family, travel the world, and cross many things off her bucket list. She had a strong love for life and adventure. Her most valued moments were time spent with family and friends. She loved fiercely and deeply, was full of laughter and joy, endlessly optimistic and always ready for “Plan B.”

The family will receive friends, family, and loved ones from 6-8pm on Sunday January 21, 2024 at Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 and 12-1pm on Monday January 22, 2024 at St. Edward Epiphany Catholic Church prior to the service. Services will be held on Monday January 22, 2024, 1pm at St. Edward Epiphany Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23235.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation at mds-foundation.org and the family is encouraging all who are able to go and donate blood and/or platelets in her honor as multiple blood and platelet transfusions are what gave us precious time with her.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and support.