Virginia A. Donnelly
December 18, 1931- November 18, 2018
formerly of Highland Falls
Virginia Ann (Ginny) Donnelly, 86, of Rockville, Md., passed away peacefully with family at her side Sun-day, Nov. 18, at Marian Assisted Living, Brookeville, Md.
Born Virginia Ann O’Brien of Rosedale, NY, she married James W. Donnelly of Brooklyn, on Oct. 10, 1953. They resided in East Islip, Bear Mountain, and Highland Falls, before moving to Lakewood, NJ. She lived with her son Patrick and wife Ellen in Rockville, Md. the past two years.
Ginny loved talking about her job in Manhattan at the Empire State Building after high school. She worked as a child care aide later in life after raising her own kids. Over 58 years of marriage, she and Jim traveled the U.S. and all over the globe. They had busy social lives and were always active in their church and community.
Mother of five, Virginia is also survived by her daughter Teresa, and son, Stephen, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Donnelly was predeceased by her husband, their two oldest sons, James, Jr. and Michael, and by two granddaughters, Virginia and Amelia.
A Catholic Mass/Memorial Service was held Saturday, Dec. 1 at Marian House Chapel, Brookeville, Md. Donations may be offered in Ginny’s memory to a charity close to your heart or to one her favorites, including: Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Smile, or your local Hospice organization.