Virginia R. Amo

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday (May 2, 2025) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Burial will be in Waddington.

Surviving are her children Jim (Kate) Amo of Ogdensburg, Slip (Kelly) Amo of Ogdensburg, Kenny (Denise) Amo of Michigan, Jack Amo of Ogdensburg, Kim (Bob) Kaye of Cicero; daughter-in-law Shauna Amo of Ogdensburg; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews; sisters Jane Bressett of Cicero and Rosalee Barlow of Steamburg.

She was predeceased by her husband Francis Amo; her youngest son, Chris “Pete” Amo; a grandson Josh Amo; four brothers, Bobby, Joseph, Jack, and William Price; a son-in-law, Bob Skelly; and four sisters, Frances Robertson, Alma Chevier, Joy Franklin, and Shirley Dailey.

Virginia was born on October 18, 1927, in Ogdensburg, a daughter of Jack and Gwendolyn (Jones) Price. She graduated from Waddington School and was later married to Francis Amo.

Lovingly known as ‘Ginger’ she began her career at Shade Roller then remained at home to raise her family. After her kids had grown, she went to work at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center as a food service worker where she made many fond friends and memories. She retired in 1991 and devoted herself fully to the greatest joys in her life: being a mother, a sister, a Gramma, and a friend.

Always up to something, she was a beloved member of the knitting and shuffleboard clubs, a naturally athletic softball player, a frequent shopper at stores far and wide, an enthusiastic casino-goer, and enjoyed spending many an afternoon making strawberry jam, playing cards, watching Tiger Woods play golf, and socializing. She had an affinity for scratch off tickets, was an avid reader, and never turned down a fresh donut or a piece of chocolate. An early riser who was rarely interested in going to bed in the same fashion, Ginger was a lively - albeit unlucky - Bingo player who made a habit of lighting up the hall with her shenanigans and laughter.

She was a thoughtful and loyal friend to many and loved to share stories of her many misadventures in their good company. She was a fun-loving sister with a deep affection for her siblings and the bonds they shared. The hearts-center matriarch of her adoring family, she was wholly loved, respected, and doted on by all her children. She was a silly, sweet, and gentle grandmother to each and every grandchild and great grandchild, showering them all with big smiles, heartfelt hugs, and tender giggles at every chance.

Ginger was radiant, funny, wise – an unconditionally beautiful woman full of vigor, wit, and charm. Hers was a full life, well lived – a divine gift that she gracefully accepted with humility, gratitude, and pride. A bright light in the lives of all who were blessed to know and love her, Ginger’s presence will continue to live on in every heart she touched.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph’s Home. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.