Virginia L. (Nevulis) Murdock
Virginia L. (Nevulis) Murdock, of Milton, passed away on May 6, 2020 at the age of 94.
Born at home in South Boston in August, 1925 to the late John and Leonora (Borowski) Nevulis, Virginia was raised in Neponset and graduated from St. Ann Parochial School. She later graduated St. Rose High School in Chelsea in 1942. With World War II raging, she put aside college plans and went to work for Chelsea Clock Company to assist her family. At war’s end, she became the bookkeeper for Acme Foundry in Chelsea, owned by the Murdock brothers. And it was there that she met her beloved husband, Vincent. They married in 1947, raised their four daughters in Milton and enjoyed many happy years together until his death in 1983.
Virginia worked for many years for Bank of New England in Boston, retiring from its EFT division in 1989. Upon retirement, she delighted in traveling, not only in the United States but also Europe, visiting almost two dozen countries. An avid reader, she enjoyed Milton Library book clubs. And she enjoyed the wonderful friendship of fellow members of the Cunningham Park Seniors Bowling League in Milton.
Virginia is survived by daughters Virginia (Chester) Freeman of Quincy, Carolyn (Rodney) Fritz of Milton, Jane Murdock of Houston, Texas, and Barbara (Kevin) Harnden of Milton. She was the cherished grandmother of Andrew, John and Christopher Freeman, Charles Harnden, and Anna, Joseph and Neal Fritz and great-grandmother to Abigail and Thomas Freeman and Joseph Fritz. Sister of Marilyn Koski of Cherry Hill, NJ and Dolores Dronzek of Katy, TX and the late Leonora Lawrence and Simone Vandermark. She was the loving aunt of 26 nieces and nephews and dear cousin of Eileen (Greb) Jerzylo of Hyde Park.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, funeral services for Virginia are private. A celebration of her life will be planned for a later date. Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton.
Guestbook Entries
We both have such good memories of spending time with her, definitely high on the list were fish dinners and drinking wine!
We loved to hear about her traveling adventures and all of her family.
We will miss her,
Love
Barbara and Jeff
Carolyn and Family,
We were so happy to have had the pleasure to meet Grammy Ginny. Such a sweet woman. The first time we met she came over to give me hug. I loved seeing the videos of her with Joey sharing V-8. She will be missed
Love,
Mama Dukes & Tommy
To All of the Murdock Family, I have just read the obituary of beautiful Virginia Murdock. I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Virginia, but I know she has a wonderful family. I am Lena Zyanckowska’s daughter, Stephanie.. Auntie Jay Greb was my mom’s maid of honor and my godmother.I was given their plot at Calvary by Eileen Jerzylo to bury my husband, as my mom’s grave was almost back to back with Jay and Stanley. I think of all of you a lot. I knew Lena Nevulis as my mom saw her a lot and I had gone to Neponset to visit with my mom. I think we may be cousins, but not sure. My mom died at 94 yrs. in Oct.2000. I know this is unusual to be in touch this way, but I want to say that I am so sorry and send prayers for Virginia. With Love, Stephanie
Spent a lot of time in Gram’s driveway with Joe and Neal over the years, and she was always kind and welcoming. My thoughts go out to her family and anyone fortunate enough to have met her.
– Ryan Stiffler
I will miss my neighbor and friend. I always called her my role model with her vibrant personality and endless energy. I’ll remember our high tea together and impromptu gatherings in her backyard. My thoughts and prayers are with her daughters and family.
I am so so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her as a warm, and friendly neighbor. She always had a big infectious smile on her face. My Mom (Leslie Randall) was always so very fond of her as a friend and neighbor. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.