Mrs. Virginia A Bifulco

An enormously proud first-generation Italian who found sport in challenging authority wherever and whenever it dared to stray in her lane, Virginia stood tall amongst those twice her height. And through her actions, those who knew her best might agree that she left this world a better place than when she arrived on June 2, 1929.

Virginia was our North Star and will be remembered as a Matriarch, a tower of strength for her family, a fierce protector of her 3 children, a confidant to friends, a family historian, feisty, oftentimes edgy, and frequently shockingly funny. And towards the later years of her life, a filter-less source of inappropriate behavior that would have the most reserved among us bursting with infectious unabashed laughter never experienced before.

Virginia was a competition junkie and took great pleasure in beating her children at cards, albeit with a heavy dose of thinly veiled cheating, that over time, was elevated to an art form; a right she felt was uniquely hers. This was oftentimes a prelude to unrelenting amounts of trash talking - something she took great pride in.

She was a person full of energy, drive, determination and caring for friendships that spanned over 70 years. Although at 4’11” (on a good day) you could have easily skipped over her. But soon you too would have been forgiven for not knowing about the draw of her personality and ultimately be better off for having made her acquaintance.

This was a life well lived filled with adventure, laughter and sometimes with unavoidable sorrow. Although she easily transitioned through the various stations in life, none meant more to her than being a mother. This was her superpower!

Virginia passed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, and was predeceased by her husband Phil, her eldest son Philip, her brother Willy, her sister Rose and father and mother, Amasio and Cecilia Fargnoli. Her memory and stories will live on through her daughter Loretta, son William, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nephews.

There will be a private ceremony and internment at St. Johns cemetery in Queens, NY. In lieu of flowers, we suspect Mom would take great pleasure in you taking a moment to be mischievous with a loved one. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.goblefuneral.com

As well, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to help arrest this terrible disease. On a special note, the family wishes to convey their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice who gave their all to ensure Mom was loved every day.