Obituary of Virginia Ann Turek

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Turek, 75, of Robbinsville died peacefully on Sunday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. "Ginny" was born to Mary and Stanley Oberc of Lawrenceville. She attended St. Hedwig's School and graduated from Cathedral High School. "Ginny" began her career as an administrative assistant with the State of New Jersey Department of Pensions, later worked for the New Jersey Department of Defense, and retired from the New Jersey State Police where she was an administrative assistant with the Solid Hazardous Waste Unit. Her career touched many people as she also worked at Rider University. One of "Ginny's" favorite pastimes was attending the many sporting events her granddaughter competed in, including track, basketball, and soccer. As well, she enjoyed embroidery which she provided as handmade gifts to family and friends. She is survived by her beloved, long time companion Michael Collins, her daughter Cynthia Turek, her granddaughter Ashley Buxton, her sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann and John Greenwood of Annandale, Virginia, niece Anne and Stephen Skutnik of Knoxville, Tennessee, nephew James and Melissa Greenwood and great niece Roslyn Greenwood of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for “Ginny” at 11 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville. Burial will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ Friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville.