Virginia Cerdas Obituary
Virginia was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico to Maria Rivera and Domingo Eli Rodriguez on February 13, 1951. She was a resident of Amsterdam, New York for most of her life.
She was dedicated to her job where everyone knew her as "Ma". Virginia enjoyed every part of her life; she was loved by many.
Virginia leaves behind her daughters, Ana "Cesy" Cerdas and Sarah Pacheco; granddaughter, Daja Coffin; grandson, Chase Latimer; sisters, Naomi, Rebecca and Ruth; brothers, Dixon, Harry, Hector and Charlie. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Aramy, Abraham and Milagros.
Calling hours for Virginia will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 11am until 1pm, where sharing of memories will be held at 1pm at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam.
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Nick Papura
March 3, 2025
i´m gonna miss you calling me "nicky bubba" whenever i can down and visited you at work, until we meet again ma.
Davia Iorio
March 3, 2025
Ma there are no words to express how blessed and thankful I am to have had you a part of my life. I love you always and forever. Don´t forget 12 am, 2:30 am & 4:30 am! I love you Ma!
Tanja Thompson
March 3, 2025
You will always hold special piece of my heartI will never forget you I will deeply miss you u til we meet again you
Lissette Grevely
March 2, 2025
You were so amazing! Thank you for your honesty and helping me with bringing Javier into this world with such an amazing baby shower and standing beside my parents when they got married! Thank you for the rich memories! You will be extremely missed
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Penny Allen
March 2, 2025
Ma, always loving you. Penny
Mónica colon
March 1, 2025
You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten sleep in peace ma we love you
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