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Virginia Marie (Bozzuffi) Emminger

Posted 2014-10-20 by Sharla
The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona,
Friday, October 17, 2014

Virginia Marie Emminger

October, Virginia Marie Bozzuffi Daly McKenna Emminger passed away at the age of 94. She had enjoyed a full and active life, outliving three husbands and maintaining her independent lifestyle until she suffered a stroke four months prior to her death.

Virginia was the daughter of the late Elsie and Anthony Bozzuffi and sister of the late Eugene Bozzuffi. She was born in New York but grew up in the Mt. Washington area of Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Garrison Jr. High and Forest Park High School.

An accomplished singer, Virginia performed at school functions, local venues, and on the radio.

In 1939 Virginia gave up the opportunity of a Hollywood audition with
MGM and instead married C. Robert Daly of Baltimore. Four years after
the birth of their son, Virginia was widowed when Robert passed away.

Virginia later married Owen F. McKenna. While living in Baltimore, she
worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Census Bureau. In 1958 they moved to Howard County where Virginia worked for the Supervisor of Assessments. In 1972 Virginia and Owen retired to Palmetto, Florida, to enjoy life on Terra Ceia Bay. Virginia was again widowed when Owen died in 1983.

In her 60’s Virginia enrolled in art classes and found that she had both
a talent and a passion for painting. Her art work included landscapes,
flowers, animals and portraits.

Virginia later married Harold “Jake” Emminger, known as the “Pineapple
King of Florida”. She found great joy in designing and decorating the new home they built in the River Wilderness community where they enjoyed
many happy years.

After Harold’s death in 2008, Virginia moved to Arizona to be near family.

She will be remembered for her flair for decorating, her concern for animals (especially her pet cats), and a devout attention to her appearance that enabled her to look much younger than her actual age!

She is survived by her son, C. Robert Daly, who resides with his wife
Donna (nee Cole) in Payson, Arizona.

Celebration of Life ceremonies will be held in both Arizona
and Florida at dates to be determined.

Virginia’s ashes will be transported to Florida -- a place she held dear to her heart.




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