The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the August 20, 2015
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Anna Bonifacino Virgilio of Kennett Square
Anna Bonifacino Virgilio, 96, passed away on August 19, 2015 at Brandywine Assisted Living surrounded by her children. She was the wife of the late Frank S. Virgilio with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Bonifacino. She lived in Kennett Square for more than 80 years in the house that her father built. She graduated at the top of her class from Kennett High School in 1935. She worked for 19 years as a bookkeeper at the MGA Mushroom Co-Op. She and Frank owned Stephen’s Men’s Wear on the corner of State and Union Streets for 35 years. She was a past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5467, lifetime member of St. Patrick Church, active member of the Ladies of St. Patrick and headed the prayer chain. She loved crossword puzzles, playing cards, singing and dancing, cooking Italian food, baking birthday cakes and pizzelles, and Sunday drives in the car. She loved God, family, and friends. She is survived by four children: Stephen Virgilio (Judy) of Kennett Square, John Virgilio (Glennamarie) of Wilmington, Del., Catherine Roland (Jeff) of Kennett Square, and Marie Wickersham (Ralph) of Hockessin, Del.; sister Louise Reynolds, brother-in-law Henry Virgilio, sister-in-law Mary Virgilio, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing Sunday, August 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, August 24, from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. at Kuzo and Grieco Funeral Home, 250 W. State Street, Kennett Square. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 24, at St. Patrick Church, 210 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA. Internment is at St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Church or Willow Tree Hospice of Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com