Virginia K Markowski

Virginia K. Markowski age 68, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Virginia, better known as “Ginny”, was born on September 26, 1946 to the late George Albert and Dorathy (nee Caine) Kitson in Philadelphia, PA. Ginny grew up in Philadelphia and attended Hatboro Horsham High School. She later received a master’s degree in Education from the University of Delaware where she met her husband, Raymond playing bridge. They were later married in December of 1969. The Markowski’s had many residences over the years. Starting in Chicopee, MA where their son, George was born; they then spent 2 years in Hawaii and when Mr. Markowski was discharged from the Navy they moved to Pennsylvania. They chose Bryn Gweled Homestead outside of Philadelphia as their home for 10 years. Ginny returned to Hatboro Horsham High School and was a very well known and loved French teacher. She regularly took her students on chaperoned trips to France and was known for her Medieval themed class luncheons. During that time she was also very active in her son George’s athletics and community activities at Bryn Gweled. They later moved to Succasunna, NJ where they resided for 10 years. While there she worked first as an assistant to a home builder in Chester, NJ followed by a job she excelled in at The Hilton Short Hills. Ginny was an active member of the Methodist Church in Succasunna, NJ. She also found her love for ballroom dancing there. In 2004 Ginny and her husband moved to Bonita Springs, FL. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bonita Springs where she was Lay Leader and sang in the choir. Ginny spent some of her finest work years employed with La Playa Beach Resort in Naples, FL. Even after retirement she remained very close with everyone at La Playa. Ginny had many loves in her life first and foremost her family and friends. She had a special love for singing, playing piano, family history, tango dancing; she loved all things cats, reading, social media, Her Faith and belief in the good in all people. Survivors include Ginny’s loving husband of 44 years Raymond; her one son George, granddaughter Milan, daughter-in-law Lidia Cristina Canizares, and two brothers-in-law, Jeffrey and Conrad Markowski. A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate her life at 11 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church of Bonita Springs, 27690 Shriver Avenue, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bonita Springs. Contributions will be used to fund children’s programs and other activities she passionately supported. Online condolences may be made at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.

Virginia K Markowski

September 26, 1946 - November 13, 2014