Virginia Wright Rapoport

At 105, Virginia Wright Rapoport, lost the Spring peacefully and surrounded by family. Virginia was the love of her husband, Abe Rapoport’s life for more than 60 years of marriage. Her “Babe” as she so affectionately called him predeceased her in 1999.

Virginia, Mother, Momma, Grandma Baby, Gigi was the treasured matriarch of her family. She instilled the love of Judaism within her family, hosting holiday festivities and Shabbat dinners where the table was beautifully set amid gorgeous floral arrangements. Her love of botanicals led her to decorate the synagogue sukkah for many, many years until the leadership asked her to switch to plastic fruit and artificial flowers, something she could not abide.

Her love of life and purpose, and her desire for independence was evident as she willed herself to walk again after she broke her leg in September. She was a steely magnolia, a true Southern lady. Until recently, she enjoyed dining out, going to symphony and shopping with daughters Sylvia Rapoport of Nashville and Patricia Rapoport (Jesse Samberg) of Redding, CT. She is survived by her beloved grandsons Benjamin Goldberg (Tara) of Nashville, Max Goldberg (Alice) of Nashville, and Jesse Korwin (Camilla) of Fairfield, CT; cherished great-grandchildren Vivian and Oliver Goldberg of Nashville, Henry and Charlie Korwin of Fairfield, CT.

A woman who would never say goodbye, only “so long”, as she always looked forward to the next meeting with whomever departed her company. In that spirit, we say So Long to Virginia who leaves a legacy of openness, love, and peace. She will be forever held in our hearts.

Bright lady, who, if looks had ever power

To bear true witness of the heart within,

Dost bask under the beams of love.

Although we are most grateful for friends, the funeral will be family only at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, West End Synagogue, or a charity of your choice.