Southbridge: Virginia A. (Osimo) Iacobucci, 98, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17 ^th , in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, after an illness.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Roland Iacobucci, on Jan. 28, 1963, and her son, Joseph Ralph Iacobucci, on Nov. 14, 2009.  She leaves her daughter, Judith Farland and her husband, Lionel "Nel" Farland of Webster; her daughter in law, Janet Iacobucci of Dover, NH; her sister-in-law, Viola Osimo of Southbridge; her grandchildren, Jason Iacobucci and his wife Kate, Justin Iacobucci and his wife Christine, Jena Sinkewich and Tina Farland; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and many friends.  She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Mary Lapriore and her husband James, Josephine Battista and her husband Albert and her brother William Osimo.  Virginia was born in Southbridge the daughter of the later Sabatino and Assunta (Canosa) Osimo.

She worked at the American Optical, Co. in Southbridge as a shipper for many years.  A devoted member of St. Mary Church now St. John Paul II Parish.  Volunteered teaching the English Language at Jacobs Edwards Library to Laotian families.  After teaching these families, Virginia and her Laotian families, became good friends.  She was President, Vice President and a very active member of the Society of St. Rita of St. Mary's Parish, a member of the Southbridge Woman's Club and Chapter 501 SB AARP.  She volunteered for many years at St. Mary, now St. John Paul II Parish, Bazaars. She was a Harrington Hospital Volunteer.

Family was always a big part of Virginia's life!  She loved to get together with family and friends. Enjoyed cooking and entertaining. Virginia was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing books with family and friends.

Her faith and love for God was primary throughout her life, next to her love for her family. Throughout her life she always had a positive attitude and a big heart to share with everyone.  Her favorite saying was "I'm fine".

Virginia's family would like to thank all the wonderful employees and residents at Christopher Heights of Webster.  Opening your arms and hearts to her always made Virginia feel a big part of the Christopher Heights family.  Also, Southbridge Rehab & Healthcare Center always being there for Virginia and caring so much for her. She loved all of you!

Her funeral will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with Mass at 12:00pm in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 ^th , from 10:30 to 11:30 am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Virginia Iacobucci to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA  01550 or to Trinity Catholic Academy, 11 Pine St., Southbridge, MA 01550.