Virginia
Virginia K. Diegel
d. July 23, 2020
Averill Park- Virginia K. Diegel, 61, of Shoemaker Road finished her 16-month journey with a Glioblastoma brain tumor on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Ginny was the daughter of the late Harold P. and Marion Chambers Brown and wife of Melvin L. Diegel. Ginny was a lifelong resident of Sand Lake and a 1977 graduate of the Averill Park High School. She received her degree in Nursing from HVCC and started her nursing career at St. Peter’s Hospital, where she met Mel. She then moved on to the Stratton VA Medical Center Hospital in Albany where she had a fulfilling career for 38 years caring for patients. She retired in December of 2018 to enjoy her retirement with Mel, spending time with her family, updating her home, cruising and time at the ocean.
Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter Nicole A. Diegel of Troy, her son Philip L. Diegel of Clifton Park, brothers and sisters, Beverly (Gary) Hunt of Texas, Paul (Julie) Brown of Sand Lake, Carol (Michael) Gaines of Georgia, twins Diane (late Gene) VanValkenburgh of Sand Lake, and William (Betty) Brown of Mass. And Nancy (Chris) Fischer of Sand Lake along with several nieces and nephews.
Waiting for Ginny on the Rainbow Bridge is her longtime canine companion Dakota, who passed two weeks ago.
Ginny’s family wishes to thank all those that walked this journey with Ginny.
A Memorial Service will be held 7 pm on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the West Stephentown Baptist Church 1720 NY 43 West Stephentown
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Church 4-7 pm prior to the service.
Social Distancing and Masks will be required and enforced per the latest NYS guidelines.
Donations in memory of Virginia K. Diegel may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a private guestbook.
Service Information:
Visitation
Monday
July 27, 2020
4:00PM-7:00PM
West Stephentown Baptist Church
West Stephentown, NY
Memorial Service
Monday
July 27, 2020
7:00PM
West Stephentown Baptist Church
West Stephentown, NY
Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter Nicole A. Diegel of Troy, her son Philip L. Diegel of Clifton Park, brothers and sisters, Beverly (Gary) Hunt of Texas, Paul (Julie) Brown of Sand Lake, Carol (Michael) Gaines of Georgia, twins Diane (late Gene) VanValkenburgh of Sand Lake, and William (Betty) Brown of Mass. And Nancy (Chris) Fischer of Sand Lake along with several nieces and nephews.
Waiting for Ginny on the Rainbow Bridge is her longtime canine companion Dakota, who passed two weeks ago.
Ginny’s family wishes to thank all those that walked this journey with Ginny.
A Memorial Service will be held 7 pm on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the West Stephentown Baptist Church 1720 NY 43 West Stephentown
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Church 4-7 pm prior to the service.
Social Distancing and Masks will be required and enforced per the latest NYS guidelines.
Donations in memory of Virginia K. Diegel may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a private guestbook.
Service Information:
Visitation
Monday
July 27, 2020
4:00PM-7:00PM
West Stephentown Baptist Church
West Stephentown, NY
Memorial Service
Monday
July 27, 2020
7:00PM
West Stephentown Baptist Church
West Stephentown, NY
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