Dr. HENRY VIRGILIO, Son of the late Alexander Virgilio and Anna (nee. Liberto) Virgilio, died on Saturday morning, January 18th surrounded by his family members. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Cal Brackin, Stephen Virgilio, John Virgilio, Catherine Roland, Marie Wickersham and other relatives. He graduated from Lansdale High School. He attained degrees from multiple Colleges and Universities culminating in his PhD in Linguistics from Georgetown University. He served in the United States Army. Upon his retirement after teaching at Upper Dublin High School he followed his passion for painting and sculpture. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
A viewing will be held Thursday, January 23rd from 9 to 10 AM followed by a Service at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446. Burial will be at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery. He will be remembered for his kindness to others and devotion to family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Henry’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
I was Mary’s caregiver for several years and that’s when I came to know both Hank and Mary. I have been away from home for about a year (Harleysville, PA) taking care of my ill mother in law and sister. I am SO very sorry your family is going through this loss of such a wonderful kind-hearted gentlemen who really loved his family and I really loved him and Mary. I am so sorry that I missed saying goodbye. Rest in Peace Hank. Forever remembered (Mary too). Miss you.
I used to be Mary’s caregiver. Hank and I used to sit around and talk and laugh all the time and he was extremely pleasant. I have been away from home caring for my ill mother in law for almost a year. I am so sad that I wasn’t here in Harleysville nor mentally available to talk with Hank or see him for awhile now. I am sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that I loved both Hank and Mary very much!
Dr. Virgilio was my Spanish teacher at UDHS in the ’60s. He was a caring & supportive teacher. Later we developed a friendship that lasted for many years. My deepest sympathies go to his Family. I learned of his passing just today. RIP Dr. Henry Virgilio.
Hank and family – just found out about your passing from John.
May your spirit find its Home.
Ken and Diane – neighbors from across the street.
Hank…. I just learned of your passing an am brokenhearted. You were my wonderful dept. head at Upper Dublin. You
always had such a kind heart, and were the consummate gentleman. I will never forget you!
Jan
Dear “Uncle Henry” we are missing you so very much. This is the first weekend we are not going to see you. Thanks for all the wonderful memories, and for teaching John how to love so deeply and always keep the one nice suit. We went to Yum Yums and will never see a tasty cake box, or candy corn that we don’t think of you.
Gone but never forgotten