Loving Daughter of the late John Zienta and Mary (nee Minnella).
Beloved wife of John F. Barbeau, lovingly married for 53 years, precious mother of Andrea Barbeau-Potillo (Mark Potillo). Dearest Sister In law to Joseph (Sara) Barbeau, David (Lynn) Barbeau and the late Carolyn Sue Barbeau. Dearest Godmother of Amy Barbeau, loving aunt, great aunt, loving cousin, and friend to all. Many thanks to Msgr Vincent Bommarito. Thank you to the staff at Bethesda Southgate for taking exceptional care of Virginia.
Visitation will be held at Calcaterra Funeral Home, located at 5140 Daggett Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, on February 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Another Visitation will take place at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 5130 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, on February 10, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
The Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on February 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 am.
The Committal will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Ambrose Tuition Assistance Program or to the Sick & Elderly of "The Hill".