Virginia B. Cistulli of Weston, MA died peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at the age of 91.
Virginia, known affectionately as Ginny, was born in Ashton, IA on June 16th, 1919 to John and Emma Elizabeth (Melcher) Breuer. Ginny, a long-time resident of Weston, also wintered in Jupiter, FL with her husband Phil, where they enjoyed an active but relaxing lifestyle and most of all, each other's company.
She leaves behind her husband of 64 long and lovely years, Philip J. Cistulli Sr.
Ginny graduated from high school at age 16, moved from the farm, her parents and her eight siblings in Ashton, and in with an aunt in Pasadena, CA. Here, she worked in an office and then as a governess. She joined the Navy W.A.V.E.S and was stationed in Pearl Harbor (after the attack) for four years. Though Ginny was sought after by many of the Navy's men, she saw that only Phil Sr. was fit, though he'll tell you even he has no idea why, though we're all very grateful.
Ginny, an exceptional woman, homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother, was an avid reader, enjoyed reading with her children and also found time to read to the blind. She was also devoted parishioner of St. Julia's church in Weston.
She raised and is survived by her five children, Sandra M. Walmark of Toronto, Canada and her husband Louis McKelvey, Philip J. Cistulli Jr. and his wife, Lynn, of Concord, NH, Patrice L. Cistulli-Rothstein of Sudbury, MA, and her husband, Jay, Linda C.. Schwartz of Weston and her husband, Ron, and Brian C. Cistulli and his wife, Lynn, of Londonderry, NH; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
We all feel the depth and solitude of such an overwhelming loss, and are not capable of putting it down on paper in a way that could do her life and memory justice, though we're sure Ginny probably could. She was a beautiful, strong (she took a foul ball to the chest in her late 70's and came out fine on the other end, earning her the nickname "Grandma O' Steel"), intelligent woman who chose her family as her career and we've all come out the better for it, especially Phil (he's the first to say it), who she kept quite in line until the end. We appreciate your sympathy, but ask instead that you give your wife/mother/grandmother a hug or phone call in her name.
Visitation will be held at the John C. Bryant Funeral home, 56 Pemberton Rd, Wayland on Thursday, October 14th between 4 and 7pm.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am in St. Julia's church at 374 Boston Post Rd in Weston, and burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
For those who desire, gifts in Ginny's memory sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, PO Box 780 New York, NY 100008-0780 would be appreciated.