June 3, 2012
Flagg, Virginia G.
Virginia G. Flagg, a resident of West Roxbury for over 50 years died quietly June 2, 2012, at the Deutsches Altenheim in West Roxbury. She was 89. She was born in Boston and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Dorothy (Jones) Fish. Virginia grew up in Billerica and was a graduate of Billerica High School. She lived in Roslindale for a time and then moved to West Roxbury. Her career path as a secretary brought her to the Investment Firm of Bump, Morse & Marsh in Boston for over 10 years, she worked part time at the West Roxbury-Roslindale YMCA, and the Roslindale Congregational Church. Virginia also volunteered her time with the YMCA, along with her husband the late Warren Lincoln Flagg, and they both volunteered in many different groups at the Roslindale Congregational Church over the years. She is survived by her children Warren L. Flagg Jr and his wife Nancy of Dedham, Glenna Cappola and her husband George of Kingston, Robert Flagg and his wife Anne of Barrington, Rhode Island, and Ken Flagg of New Smyrna Beach, FL; her daughters-in-law Susan Flagg of Manchester, NH and Tonya Flagg of Dennis; and her sister Meriel Peterson of Phoenix, AZ. Virginia is also survived by her grandchildren Warren Flagg III and his wife Jennifer of Dedham, Marc Flagg and his wife Lisa of Dedham, Lee Cappola and his wife Wendy of Fiskdale, Wendy Cappola of South Yarmouth, David Flagg of Germany, Steven and Natalie Flagg of TX, and Leslie Flagg of FL as well as her great grandchildren Tori Flagg-Durkin of Dedham, Krystal Cappola of South Yarmouth, Ally and Jacob Flagg both of Dedham. She was the mother of the late Douglas Flagg and sister of the late Barbara Miner. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012, from 4-8 pm at Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale. Funeral Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in The Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Red Sox Foundation, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA. 02215.
Comments(8)
Virginia has been a friend of my mother Grace’s for about 50 years. They started out as church friends at the Roslindale Congregation Church and were in a womens guild for many years.
I always will remember Virginia for her generousity and unselfish devotion to her church. Along with many things that she did for church, and there were many, she would also pick up parishinors that could not get to church for Sunday service and worked with the food pantry.
She was a kind woman with a no nonsense type of way. She was a get things done women without making a fuss about it.
I have wonderful memories about the church, between Sunday class to church fairs and events. We were fortunate to have this foundation with these wonderful women.
The Roslindale Congregation Church is a very different church today but I will always remember the great times we had there because of the “church ladies” and their devotion to family and their church.
The Flagg family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
I met Virginia (Gram) through my daughter Jennifer; after Jen became a member of the Flagg family.
I would see Virginia occasionally when Jen & her husband, Warren, had family functions at their home.
I took an immediate liking to Virginia and enjoyed our conversations whenever we got the chance to see one another.
She was a soft-spoken, caring lady who brought a smile to many faces. She will be missed!!!
My deepest sympathies to the Flagg family.
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Ginnie meant a great deal to me and our friendship. I will miss her dearly.
I appreciated Virginia’s friendship over the years. She will be sorely missed. Till we meet again. Edna Heeg
Our sincerest condolences and may the remembrance of her life be a celebration.
We knew ‘Mrs. Flagg’ through the West Roxbury YMCA as we grew up in the 50’s with her children. She and Mr. Flagg were truly members of ‘The Greatest Generation’; people of selflessness and kindness. Although we’ve not been back to the Y for quite a while, we’re sure the office and meeting rooms echo with the Spirits of both your parents. Our parents, Grace and John Magee, also felt blessed knowing the Virginia and Warren. Their goodness set an example for all of us. the ‘Magee Girls’ (Marilyn and Elaine)
On behalf of the Borman family, we wish to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Leslie, Fred and Nancy
My deepest sympathies to all of the Flagg family members and particularly my friend, Susan Flagg, and her fine boys, David and Stephen. Susan describes Virginia was an inspiring woman of great strength. I hope that memory conveys strengthens upon her descendants and friends.
Best,
Mary Carter