Virginia M. Walters

Virginia (Mauro, Chester) Walters entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 11, 2017, Veterans Day, with her daughters by her side. In passing, she is reunited with many Veteran family members, including her husbands, John Chester and Donald Walters; her three brothers, Jim, Nuncie, and Manney Mauro; her father Dominic; and her son, Douglas Walters. Virginia was born in Pennsylvania in 1924 where her parents, Italia and Dominic Mauro, emigrated from Italy. The Mauros moved to join their extended family in the Finger Lakes, and Virginia spent the rest of her life in Phelps, developing lasting love and friendship within the community. She is best remembered for her beautiful voice, having sung in many plays, concerts, weddings and church services; and her prominent activity in the Phelps community, including active membership in the St. Francis Church and Food Cupboard, the American Legion Womens Auxiliary, and the Rosary Society; and her expert baking and candy-making, which she shared with her family and friends. Virginia also volunteered at House of John, served as a Religion Teacher/Coordinator, volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Choir. Virginia was employed by Security Trust Company, Phelps branch, from which she retired, and later worked at Whitsons Pharmacy. She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Chester (Theresa Cauller) of Avon, CT and Marilyn Chester DeRuyter (Mart VanKirk) of Phelps; two grandchildren, Aaron DeRuyter (Diane) of Farmington, and Addie Klaehn (Sam) of Clifton Springs; and four great grandchildren: Bella, Maxwell, Nolan and Lily; and her son-in-law, Joseph DeRuyter of Victor. She is also survived by Donalds two daughters and many grandchildren. She was very proud of her Italian heritage, her Roman Catholic faith and of her family.
Thank you to the staff at Elm Manor who doted on her and a special thank you to the House of John for their compassion and spiritual guidance in the final days of Moms journey.
Friends may call on Wednesday November 15, from 4-6pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps.
A mass to celebrate Virginias life will be held at St. Francis Church in Phelps on Thursday (Nov. 16) 10 am with Father Peter Van Lieshout officiating Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Virginia M. Walters name to the House of John 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs NY 14532 or to the Phelps Community Food Cupboard c/o Tom Cheney 96 Ontario Street Phelps NY 14532.

Calling Hours

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Cheney Funeral Home
70 Main Street
Phelps, New York, United States
14532

Funeral Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, November 16, 2017

St. Francis Church
3 Church Street
Phelps, New York, United States
14532