Mrs. Virginia "Jennie" Ramsey

The Ramsey family said goodbye to their beloved mother, Virginia “Jennie” P. Ramsey, 102, of Pittsfield, MA, on July 9, 2022. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on January 25, 1920, Jennie was the third daughter of the late Giuseppe “Joseph” and Mary L. (Marby) LoCascio. She attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1937. In 1941, she graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. After obtaining her RN, she worked in the ER at St. Luke’s Hospital. She would later work as a charge nurse for 4 years at Valley View Nursing Home, as well as an office nurse for Dr. George Porter and Dr. Carl Bergan. Jennie also worked in the ER at Hillcrest Hospital until her retirement in 1974. In 1937, she started dating William E. Ramsey. On August 1, 1942, she would marry the love of her life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. They were married for over 71 years until his passing on January 2, 2014. Jennie was a devout Catholic and was, at the time of her death, a communicant of St. Charles Catholic Church. Among many things, she was an avid reader and a crossword puzzle aficionado. She enjoyed going to the casino, and cooking and baking. Jennie was extremely well known for her talents in cake decorating. People from all over New England, and even as far away as New Jersey, requested her beautiful wedding cakes. Jennie was the mother of five children, and was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Her life revolved around her family and friends. Jennie leaves her daughter, Debra A. Fortune of Katy, TX, and her four sons, William J. Ramsey (Sandra) of Lady Lake, FL, David M. Ramsey (Freida), Joseph C. Ramsey (Sandi), and Charles P. Ramsey (Ellen), all of Pittsfield. She is survived by her sister, Josephine Pigott, of Pittsfield. Besides her husband, Jennie was predeceased by her sisters, Julia Carey of Port St. Lucie, FL, Anna M. Geary of Cheshire, MA, Frances Martin and Augustine “Dolly” Parise both of Pittsfield, as well as her granddaughter Dawn Ramsey Jacobsson of Pittsfield, her great-granddaughter Kelly Kushi, of Pittsfield, and her son-in-law, Dean Fortune, of Houston TX. Jennie’s family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of HospiceCare in the Berkshires. To Tammy, Kera, Tina and to Cherie from her “Boo”, our heartfelt thank you for the care, support, and love given throughout, and to the end of, our Mother’s incredible life. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia “Jennie” P. Ramsey will be Thursday, July 14, 2022, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated b y the Rev. A Peter Gregory, Pastor Emeritus of St. Charles Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 4 pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201.

Mrs. Virginia "Jennie" Ramsey

January 25, 1920 - July 9, 2022