Virginia G Norko

Norko, Virginia "Ginger" Gorman Norko, age 76, of Stratford, beloved wife and best friend of Richard J. Norko, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 20, 2015, in Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Ginger was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Julia Sugrue Gorman during the Hurricane of 1938, and was a lifelong resident of the Lordship section of Stratford. A graduate of the Lauralton Hall Class of 1956, she used her creativity and talent as a floral designer, working at many area florists, and also in decorating the altar of her church and the Giving Tree, both at Our Lady of Peace. She loved sunshine and the outdoors, flowers, working with children, and most of all her family; she was also known for her big heart, her green thumb, and a willingness to take on any challenge, no matter how great. In addition to her cherished husband, Richard of 51 years, Ginger is also survived by her son, John Gorman Norko and wife Beth-Ann D. Norko, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, two daughters, Julie Marie Norko and husband John D. Kopta, and Kristina Marie Norko, both of Stratford, her six cherished grandchildren, John G. Norko, Jr., Nickolas R. Norko, Elizabeth A. Norko, Kristina A. Norko, Bennett D. Kopta and Callista A. Kopta, two sisters, Kathleen Crapanzano and her husband Joseph, and Maureen Gorman, both of Milford and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her adored parents, Ginger was also predeceased by her siblings, Sean Gorman and Shelia Kraut.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, September 25, 2015 DIRECTLY at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Peace Church, 651 Stratford Road, Stratford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Nicholas Pavia. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main St, Stratford. Contributions in Ginger's memory may be made to the Our Lady of Peace Sanctuary Fund, 10 Ivy Street, Stratford, CT 06615.

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