Ginny entered eternal rest with our Lord on May 20 at age 93. Predeceased by her parents Adolph and Laura (Kofahl) Binggeli; and her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joyce Binggeli.
Survived by her loving husband Raymond; children, Douglas(Kimberly) Koenig, Karen Koenig, Cheryl Koenig (StuartPearson); brother Gary (Cholly) Bingley; many nieces and nephews.
She was born in 1927, at home in West Webster, NY. In her younger years, she played the accordion, learned to speak French, and was a girl scout. She excelled as a student and graduated in 1945 from Webster High School.
After graduation, she worked as a secretary at Stromberg-Carlson in Rochester; where she eventually met her husband Raymond, “that cute, new guy in Accounting”. After dating for about a year, as was the custom of this time, Ray asked her parents for her hand in marriage …. and Ginny said “Yes!” They married in 1957 and settled into a small house within walking distance of their work.
Ginny left Stromberg-Carlson when their three children began arriving. In 1965, she and Ray moved to Fairport where they raised their family and eventually lived in retirement. Family was most important to her and she fully supported Ray and the children in their interests and activities.
Ginny loved to cook and try out new recipes. Many gatherings centered around favorite dishes such as Chicken Kiev. At Christmas, she would bake and decorate a small mountain of cookies to share. She also liked to garden, sew, read, and create intricate Ukrainian egg art. She was the social organizer of the family and made sure everyone got together to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.
The family went on many trips as the kids were growing up, frequently to historic sites or to visit Ray’s parents (and Disney World) in Florida. Once Ray retired the couple enjoyed travels to Hawaii, Alaska, the Canadian Rockies, Grand Canyon, California, Florida, and many destinations along the East Coast. Ginny’s vast collection of souvenir spoons commemorated their many adventures.
Throughout her life Ginny generously volunteered her time atelementary schools, with scouts, Perinton Golden Age Club, mending books at the Fairport Public Library, with Hearing Loss Association of America, and many others. She received many awards recognizing her service and dedication.
Ginny had a strong faith in God and was a long-time member of St. John of Rochester Church. She knew God was there to support her and she rarely complained about any issues. As the health issues of age began to increase, she just accepted thethings that she could not change and moved on.
Through it all, Ray was her partner in life and love. Theirs is a 63-year love story with nearly every day spent together. Though she has now left us, her love of family, kind heart, and unwavering faith will long be felt by those whose lives she touched.
The family would also like to thank all the staff at the Fairport Baptist Homes for her excellent care during her final three years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fairport Baptist Homes Foundation.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at a future date.
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7 responses to “Koenig, Virginia”
Ray – please accept our condolences. We know Ginny was the love of your life. You are in our prayers.
We enjoyed knowing Ginny over t he years and will miss her.
Ginny was a very special woman. She excelled in so many things that people,including me, did not even know she was interested in. She was a loving and caring mother. It was a pleasure knowing her.
Ginny has been such an inspiration for me as she was always ready to to add
a helping hand with any project the HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION was involved in such as the walk for hearing when she and Ray were at the greeting table each year to handle registration. At the monthly meeting each month she was the first one there to get things set up. She was strong believer in assistive devices for the HARD OF HEARING and was willing to try anything that would help her and others to communicate with others.
Ginny was a beautiful person that I had the great pleasure of knowing Ray I am very sorry for your loss I want you to no that Ginny always treat me with respect and kindness at our family gatherings when she took to being sick I was sorry to hear this I always asked how she was though she is home now safe and well I will miss her she was a wonderful person lots of love
So very sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Ginny. I will never forget when they came to visit us in NJ- I had just had the twins! They loved seeing and helping me with them! She always had a smile! Sending love and strength to Uncle Ray, Karen, Cheryl and Doug.
Ginny has been a part of our family for over 30 years…she was always very kind to us all. She licked to laugh. She and Ray life long partners in all…She had Loved her children greatly….She never had a bad word to say of anyone…As in with Dementia it takes the best of the person, they recall times that meant a lot to them. The illness frustrates the family greatly..but she knows that she had been loved by all that knew her and surrounded her. She can know be the Angel to everyone, young beautiful and watching over..May she now Rest In Peace…Doug, Kim, Karen and Cheryl .. May your days get easier..memories of the good times, crazy times, laughs along with family get togethers come forefront… Sorry for your loss….