Sister M. Virginia Picinic, F.D.C.

Sister M. Virginia Picinic, F.D.C.

October 10, 1931 – September 12, 2024

Sister M. Virginia Picinic, F.D.C., a faithful Daughter of Divine Charity for 54 years passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord in the early hours of the morning on September 12, 2024.

Sister Virginia was born on October 10, 1931, in Mali Losinj, Yugoslavia to Philip and Maria Picinich and baptized Anna Maria. Sister Virginia completed her Elementary education in Susak, Yugoslavia in 1943. In 1970 she made God’s Love visible through her commitment to the religious life as a Daughter of Divine Charity, as Sacristan, a CCD teacher, Provincial Councilor and in her work with the elderly, leading them in praying the rosary. The message of the Gospel was evident by her prayerfulness, generous heart, and joy filled life to all she encountered.

Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Lino and sister-in- law Maria, Egidio.

She is survived by her brothers John and Antoinio, Luka and Matea, nieces, nephews and relatives in New York and Italy. Sister Virginia will be missed by all those whose lives she has touched, especially her religious community and the families of the parishes in which she served in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Thank you to the doctors, caregivers, and staff, that lovingly cared for her.

Visitation will be on September 20th at 10:00 A.M. before the Mass of Christian Burial which will begin at 11:00 A.M. at Francesca/Leonora Hall Convent Chapel, 39 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. Sister Virginia will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her memory to the Daughters of Divine Charity.

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