Virginia B. Daloia

loved her. The fourth of ten children, she was born to John Duck Marcum and Lorena Marcum in Crum, West Virginia. Her nickname “Boots” came early in life after a man gifted her a pair of boots she wore everywhere. The name stuck, and it followed her lovingly throughout her life.

At the age of 14, Virginia moved to Columbus, Ohio, where her mother had come to work building airplanes in support of the WWII effort. After the war, she met the love of her life, Leonard Daloia, on a double date with her sister at The Great Southern Theater. They shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.

Virginia was a talented seamstress, a devoted homemaker, and most importantly, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a spirited personality, known for being full of life, impressively talkative, and blessed with the “gift of gab”. If her phone line was busy, everyone knew they’d have to wait. She was surely deep in conversation, as she could talk for hours with anyone about anything. Her family fondly remembers her as a little bit wild, always resilient, and forever young at heart.

A true Christmas baby, Virginia had a deep love for all things that sparkled. From her sparkly sweaters to mirrored walls to her perfectly polished floors and windows, she often advised her grandchildren "to make it sparkle" as they cleaned alongside her. She loved shopping trips to Lazarus where her husband worked for many years, and playing poker with friends and her

grandchildren. She also had a love for pop culture, paired with a keen sense of wisdom. She was an avid reader of gossip magazines and a collector of decorative owls, which served as symbols of the wise, spirited matriarch she was. After her grandchildren gave her an iPad as a Christmas gift, she delighted in watching gospel music videos, clips about the Queen, staying

informed on world news, and scrolling through photos of her great-grandchildren. Her longevity was a blessing, allowing her to joyfully welcome all nine of her great-grandchildren into the world and create precious memories that will be carried on in the hearts and minds of the next generation.

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Grace Canini and Deedra Fahey, her son-in-law, Dr.Patrick Fahey, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, her caregiver, and her son. She was the heart of her family and will be dearly missed for her genuine warmth, joyful spirit, quick wit, sparkling personality, and unwavering love.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. James B. Soldano, Virginia’s family physician for nearly 50 years, whose excellent care she credited for her long and well-lived life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective at PO Box 182883, Columbus, OH 43218 - 2883