Virginia Cifuni, 94, passed away on July 24, 2020 in the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born on May 11, 1926 in N.Y.C. to Adam and Lydia Grossman. Virginia is predeceased by her loving husband, Fred, the Patriarch of the family. Also predeceased by her only sibling Edward, his wife Jean, and many very special people all distinctively loved by her. Virginia graduated from Julia Richmond HS and later became a secretary working at a chemical company eventually putting her extraordinary organizational skills to better use.
On April 8, 1945 she wed Fred Cifuni. Married for nearly 65 years together they were blessed with 13 children, 44 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, their spouses and a great-great grandson. She raised all 13 children in Congers and it is there where most remain. Wherever the matriarch of the circle resided the heart of the family could be found.
Virginia was a lifelong member of the Haverstraw Elks Ladies Club #877 and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Most importantly she was a devote Catholic and St. Paul/St. Ann parishioner since 1954.
Virginia leaves to cherish her memory and continue her tradition her children:
Barbara and Del Cernuda Mathew Cifuni
Sue and Chris Linen David and Ellen Cifuni
Frank and Carol Cifuni Mary Livsey and Angel Vasquez
Robert and Maureen Cifuni Cathy and Brian Sherry
Ginger and Tim Sullivan Edward Cifuni
Fred Cifuni Jr. Paul Cifuni
Nancy and Kevin Myers
She left endless happy memories and a tradition of boundless love of family. That is her legacy.
A mass of Christion Burial was celebrated by the family. Donations can be made to St. Paul/St. Ann food cupboard or United Hospice of Rockland County for all the support and peace the staff added to the lives of Virginia and her family. Special thanks to Hospice Angel, Karold
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