Virginia A. Gies

1928 - 2015  (87 years)

• Name	Virginia A. Gies
  Nickname	Jini
  Born	9 Jan 1928	Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	12 Jul 2015
  Buried	Saints Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA   [1, 2]
  Person ID	I190862	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Joseph Russell Gies,   b. 20 Aug 1895, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA ,   d. 13 Jul 1934, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA  (Age 38 years)
  Mother	Sarah Birkett Brainard,   b. 2 Aug 1898, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA ,   d. 24 Feb 1971, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Married	9 Nov 1919	Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
  Family ID	F69162	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Richard Leo Schilling,   b. 3 Oct 1926,   d. 13 Jan 2009, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA  (Age 82 years)
  Married	16 Sep 1950
  Children	1. Schilling   2. Steven Leonard Schilling,   b. Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA ,   d. 12 Mar 2012, Grasonville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA   3. Schilling   4. Schilling   5. Schilling   6. Schilling   7. Schilling   8. Schilling   9. Schilling   10. Schilling   11. Schilling
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2019
  Family ID	F149134	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Virginia A. ?Jini? Gies Schilling Birth: 9 Jan 1928 Death: 12 Jul 2015 (aged 87) Burial: Saint Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA Memorial #: 161497636 Bio: daughter of Russell J. and Sarah (Brainard) Gies Family Members Spouse Richard Leo Schilling 1926-2009 Created by: Paul R (47317162) Added: 22 Apr 2016 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161497636 Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 November 2019), memorial page for Virginia A. ?Jini? Gies Schilling (9 Jan 1928?12 Jul 2015), Find A Grave Memorial no. 161497636, citing Saint Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Paul R (contributor 47317162) . [S927] Obituary. Obituary of Virginia A. Schilling Elmira: Age 87, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving children, on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Jini was born on January 9, 1928, at home, in Buffalo NY a daughter of Russell J. and Sarah (Brainard) Gies. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard L. "Dick" Schilling, Sr., on January 13, 2009; son Steven L. Schilling in 2014; sisters, Margaret Samson and Helen Fetzek; brother Walter Gies; childhood friend and sister-in-law M. Dolores Comer Bowser. Jini is survived by her children, with their spouses, Richard L. & Barbara Schilling of Oswego NY, Mary Jennifer & Bruce Strong of Elmira, Mark R. & Sydney Schilling of Stevensville MD, Sara J. & Mark Aspenwall of Elmira, Kurt M. & Suzanne Schilling of Rochester NY, Matthew J. & Bonnie Schilling of Elmira, Julia M. & Dennis Morien of Boynton Beach FL, Margaret A. & Edilberto Porcaro of Delray Beach FL, Kelley M. Schilling-Schuld & Brent Schuld of Elmira, Brett A. & Theresa Schilling of Broad Run VA; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Schilling (Steven's wife) of Grasonville MD; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jini is also survived by brother Russell Gies of Buffalo; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward A., Jr. and Phyllis Schilling of Florida, Judith and William Gorman of Kenmore NY, Ronald Bowser of North Tonawanda NY; special cousin J. Richard Anderson of Cortland; along with many other cousins, nieces and nephews. A devout Roman Catholic, Jini was devoted to the Blessed Mother. She attended Catholic schools in Buffalo, and was baptized and married in St. Margaret's Church. Guided by her great faith, Jini, along with her husband Dick, raised their family of 11 children. As a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church she was involved in many parish activities, including being a member and past president of the Rosary Altar Society. She was always ready to help others in any way she could. Jini was known for her great sense of humor and quick wit. Jini had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed entertaining in her home. She especially enjoyed her "lunch bunch." Jini was the number one fan of Perry Como, loved the color red, white vanilla ice cream, old classic movies, carnations and gardenias. She lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 12:00 noon, Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Close and personal friend, Father Dennis Bonsignore will preside. Those wishing may remember Jini with a donation to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post NY 14870-9509, Guthrie Center for Wound Care, One Guthrie Square, Sayre PA 18840. To send flowers to the family of Virginia Schilling, please visit Tribute Store Visitation at Funeral Home 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015 McInerny Funeral Home 502 W. Water St. Elmira, New York, United States Need Directions? View Map | Text Directions | Email Directions Visitation at Funeral Home 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015 McInerny Funeral Home 502 W. Water St. Elmira, New York, United States Need Directions? View Map | Text Directions | Email Directions Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2015 Our Lady Of Lourdes Church 1100 W Church St Elmira, New York, United States Need Directions? View Map | Text Directions | Email Directions Prayer Service 11:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2015 McInerny Funeral Home 502 W. Water St. Elmira, New York, United States Need Directions? View Map | Text Directions | Email Directions Final Resting Place St. Peter And Paul's Cemetery 623 Franklin Street Elmira, New York, United States Need Directions? View Map | Text Directions | Email Directions