IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Victoria M.

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Burgo

March 22, 1916 – October 11, 2014

Obituary

On October 11, 2014. (nee Gimmi) Age 98. Of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formerly of Westville. Loving wife of the late Rocco Burgo. Beloved mother of Annette (late Roger) Kershaw and Louis (Peggy) Burgo. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Sigmund, Kate Burgo, Louis Burgo, Sean Kershaw and Shena Hennagan. Devoted great-grandmother of 11. Victoria Burgo born in Barre section of Italy in 1916, to Giuseppe and Vincenza Gimmi. Her mother passed away when she was 2 years old during the influenza outbreak. Her aunt raised her until she was 7years old when her father sent for her to join her sisters and himself in South Camden, New Jersey. Victoria made the 7 day transatlantic crossing by herself. Upon arrival she spoke no English in time she spoke perfect English without an accent and spell any word you gave her. She met and married Rocco Burgo moved to Westville where Rocco owned and operated his own barber shop until 1980. She had two children, five grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. She was the oldest living member of the Westville Ladies Auxiliary Fire Company. Victoria was a devoted parishioner of Saint Anne's R.C. Church in Westville (presently St. Joachim Parish). She was very active volunteer with St. Anne's Altar and Rosary Society in Westville. Victoria was an active volunteer to St. Anne's Church Jack Benny Club in Westville where she worked Bingo for many years. She was proficient in sewing and crocheting. She made many customs for the children over the years. She loved to play cards was the social butterfly of the Camelot assisting living facility. She will be sadly missed by all that loved her. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Saturday from 10 am to 11 am at Saint Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am in the church. Interment with her late husband in New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests memorial donations in Victoria's memory to Saint John of God Community Services: 1145 Delsea Drive, Westville Grove, NJ 08093. Please write in memo of check: In Memory Victoria Burgo. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Victoria M. Burgo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. PH: 856-456-1142
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