Avis de décès de Mary-Virginia-Monroe Roche

Roche, Mary Virginia MonroeDec. 12, 2011Mary Virginia Monroe Roche, born on July 3, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio, the only girl of Gertrude Mae Ruddock and John J. Monroe. She had three brothers, John, James and Richard. She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Virginia graduated Ursuline College in Cleveland, where she wore an off-white velvet gown as Prom Queen. She earned a Masters in Education at Jersey City State College. She always cared for those less fortunate. Her first job was at Blossom Hill School for Girls in Brecksville, Ohio. She also taught the deaf and was a special education teacher in New Jersey School System until she retired in the 1970's. She was a dear mother of six children, who she, and her husband Tom raised in Columbus, Ohio and Spring Lake, N.J. Through her, her children learned to be kind, curious, and have a sense of humor. She taught us love of family, patience, creativity and practicality. In the 1970's she and her husband Tom retired to Pompano Beach, then to Venice, Fla. Virginia was an avid quilter. She was a fashion icon in her own right, never forgetting to wear her bright red lipstick every day, and was famous for her many hats and scarves. Gardenia was her favorite flower, and she loved to spend time in her garden. She never stopped learning, caring about others, and was always curious about the how and why of things. We have another angel in heaven. She can never be replaced and will always be missed by her devoted husband, her six children: Eileen, Tom, Virginia, Patty, Sharon and John, and by her 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. To quote Virginia: "The light will always be shining in the window." There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Epiphany Cathedral Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Ewing Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.