Virginia Anne Frezzo

Virginia "Ginny" Anne Frezzo, age 78, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 18, 2024, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of James Frezzo Sr., to whom she was happily married for 53 years. Born also in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Opdenaker and the late Virginia Bailey. 

Ginny will always be remembered for her warm smile, laughter, and generous spirit. She was known for her positive attitude and perseverance, serving four years with the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, MD. There, she taught at The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children and attended the Benedictine College. Her love for children grew while teaching two years at St. John's the Beloved in Milltown, DE. She studied one year at the University of Delaware, majoring in music, before ultimately graduating from West Chester University cum laude in 1992, with a bachelor's degree in psychology. 

Ginny loved music and singing. She was a beloved member of her community choir. Everywhere she went, a tune, hum, or whistle would follow; the world will be a little less melodic without her. 

Above all, Ginny loved her children and grandchildren. She maintained a beautiful home, prioritized education, and spent countless hours cheering on her children and their friends from the side of many sports fields and ice rinks. Her loving presence as a parent, grandparent, and caregiver will be greatly missed, but modeled for generations to come. 

In addition to her husband, Ginny is survived by her children, James Louis Frezzo Jr. (Lorraine), Anthony Emidio Frezzo, Theresa Marie Frezzo (Frédéric), and Cynthia Ann Frezzo (Alistair); her granddaughters, Emmeline Concetta Merlet and Ardella Louise Johnston; one brother, Joseph Opdenaker Jr; one half-brother, Harry Bailey; three in-laws; many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Ginny was predeceased by her Aunt Sophie Stanwell, her half-sister, Debra Starett and her half-brother, Bill Bailey. 

You are invited to visit with Ginny's family and friends from 4:00 - 5:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Red Clay Room, 423 Dalmation Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Her Celebration of Life service will follow at 5:00 PM. Interment will be held privately. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia https://give2.chop.edu/give/. To donate by mail, checks payable to CHOP Foundation should be posted to: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. 

Or, memorial donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give/. 

Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To view Virginia's online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.