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Obituary of Genevieve Mary Volpe
GENEVIEVE MARY VOLPE
Virginian Pilot - OBIT DATED 12-7-2004
WALTERS - Genevieve Mary "Jenny" Volpe, 66, a resident of Norfolk,
entered into eternal rest Dec. 6, 2004, at her son's home in Walters
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jenny was born in
Walters, the daughter of the late Benjamin Volpe formerly of Montella,
Italy, and Mary Powell Volpe of Walters. Her parents owned and operated
what was known in the community as Volpe's Store.
She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Volpe M. Boykin and wife
Jennifer; a childhood friend who was closer to her than a sister,
Margaret "Kakie" Bowden, who along with her son and daughter-in-law,
were at her bedside until she entered eternity. She had many cousins
throughout the United States and Italy, along with many devoted and
faithful friends.
She graduated from Portsmouth General Hospital's School of Nursing as a
registered nurse and later obtained her bachelor's in nursing. She first
served in the emergency room of Portsmouth General Hospital and the
remainder of her 42-year nursing career at the Public health departments
of Portsmouth and Norfolk. She was also the assistant director of
Disaster Services for the American Red Cross. She retired from the
Norfolk Health Dept. in 2001.
A sunset funeral will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in Antioch Christian
Church Cemetery, Antioch Road, Windsor, by the Rev. Basil L. Ballard.
The family will receive friends at Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, 1001
Armory Drive, Franklin, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
At the request of Genevieve before her death and the family, floral
arrangements will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation
to Nancy Polak, R.N., for her devoted dedication above and beyond her
call of duty.
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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––
Genevieve Mary "Jenny" Volpe, 66, of Norfolk, died 6 Dec 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was devoted to her family and friends.
A sunset funeral was held 9 Dec 2004 at Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Windsor, officiated by Rev. Basil L. Ballard. Family received friends at Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, Franklin.
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GENEVIEVE MARY VOLPE
Virginian Pilot - OBIT DATED 12-7-2004
WALTERS - Genevieve Mary "Jenny" Volpe, 66, a resident of Norfolk,
entered into eternal rest Dec. 6, 2004, at her son's home in Walters
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jenny was born in
Walters, the daughter of the late Benjamin Volpe formerly of Montella,
Italy, and Mary Powell Volpe of Walters. Her parents owned and operated
what was known in the community as Volpe's Store.
She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Volpe M. Boykin and wife
Jennifer; a childhood friend who was closer to her than a sister,
Margaret "Kakie" Bowden, who along with her son and daughter-in-law,
were at her bedside until she entered eternity. She had many cousins
throughout the United States and Italy, along with many devoted and
faithful friends.
She graduated from Portsmouth General Hospital's School of Nursing as a
registered nurse and later obtained her bachelor's in nursing. She first
served in the emergency room of Portsmouth General Hospital and the
remainder of her 42-year nursing career at the Public health departments
of Portsmouth and Norfolk. She was also the assistant director of
Disaster Services for the American Red Cross. She retired from the
Norfolk Health Dept. in 2001.
A sunset funeral will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in Antioch Christian
Church Cemetery, Antioch Road, Windsor, by the Rev. Basil L. Ballard.
The family will receive friends at Holland-Rideout Funeral Home, 1001
Armory Drive, Franklin, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
At the request of Genevieve before her death and the family, floral
arrangements will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation
to Nancy Polak, R.N., for her devoted dedication above and beyond her
call of duty.
––– Vital Statistics –––
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| Name | Genevieve Mary Volpe |
| Age | 66 |
| Birth | 1938 (estimated); Walters, Virginia |
| Death | 6 Dec 2004; Walters, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––
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| Name | Relationship | Residence |
|-------------------------|------------------|-------------------|
| Genevieve Mary Volpe | Decedent | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Volpe M. Boykin | Son | Walters, Virginia |
| Jennifer Boykin | Daughter-in-law | Walters, Virginia |
| Benjamin Volpe | Father | Montella, Italy |
| Mary Powell Volpe | Mother | Walters, Virginia |
| Margaret "Kakie" Bowden | Childhood friend | Unknown |
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––– Publication Details –––
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| Field | Value |
|----------|-------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name | Virginian Pilot |
| Date | 7 Dec 2004 |
| Section | OBIT |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––
• Registered nurse
• Graduated from Portsmouth General Hospital's School of Nursing
• Obtained bachelor's in nursing
• Served in emergency room of Portsmouth General Hospital
• 42-year nursing career at Public Health departments of Portsmouth and Norfolk
• Assistant director of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross
• Retired from Norfolk Health Dept. in 2001
• Also known as "Jenny"
• Birth name was Genevieve Mary Volpe
[See also:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104762574/genevieve-mary-volpe
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2157641/antioch-christian-church-cemetery
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/isleofwight/cemeteries/antioch.txt
]
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