Obituary of Virginia A. Ciszewski

Virginia Ann Ciszewski, 86-years-old, died on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Bristol Glen Nursing Home in Newton N.J. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, great love for her husband, William, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through a challenging year of declining health. Yet even throughout her own struggles, she reached out to others to provide love and comfort. Virginia (Ginny) was born on June 17, 1930 in Hoboken, NJ, the only child, to John and Alice Walsh. Ginny’s goal in life was to raise a large, loving family. After graduating from Weehawken High School and working as a secretary, she met her sweetheart, William (Bill) Ciszewski. The couple was married and raised their family in Fairview, N.J. Married for 63 years, Ginny and Bill raised their 8 dear children, William, John, Mary, Ed, Paul, Peter, Anne, and Therese. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Virginia faithfully cared for family and friends by providing a home based on unconditional love. A woman of faith and the heart of the Ciszewski family, Virginia shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example. With a real zest for life, Ginny loved to dance, cook, sew, pray, chat with her friends, and play with her grandchildren. Ginny also went on to work for the Bergen Record Newspaper, became a legal secretary, and even started her own small business as a transcriber. She was most joyous when surrounded by family and friends. For the past nine years, Ginny lived with her husband, Bill, at Bristol Glen Nursing Home, where Ginny developed many wonderful friends and was known for her comforting presence. Ginny also helped coordinate Catholic mass services at the nursing home. Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include: Husband of 63 years: William Andrew Ciszewski Mother of 8 Children & Partners: William and Julia Ciszewski, John Ciszewski, Mary and Jens Jarden, Ed and Renee Ciszewski, Paul and Liz Ciszewski, Peter and Corinne (McSpedon) Ciszewski, Anne Ciszewski, and Ray and Therese Pfeifle.Grandmother to 23 Other family members: Unfortunately too many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and God-children to list or even count. The funeral Mass will be presided by Fr. Chester Zalubski at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 2 White Bridge Rd, Pittstown, NJ 08867, on Wednesday June 8, 2016 at 10:30 am. Virginia will be placed to rest at the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum in Annandale, N.J. A luncheon reception for the family and close friends will be held at The Grand Colonial Restaurant immediately following the services. For more information, please call: Martin Funeral Home, Clinton, NJ (908) 735-7180 Gifts and Donations : Ginny always lived by the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. In lieu of gifts or donations, please perform a loving act of kindness, make someone laugh, send a card, give a hug, or say “I love you” to your special friend in her memory.