Obituary of Virginia Ann Johnson

After a life well lived it is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Virginia (Ginny) Ann Johnson.

Born in Newark, NJ in December 1934, she was the daughter of Virginia and Paul Mulligan, and the sister of Paul Mulligan. A graduate of Arts High School in Newark, and later Newark State Teachers College (Montclair University) in Montclair, Virginia often substitute taught in the Rockaway school district.

Her main focus was her husband and her three children. She was a scout leader and a PTA mother. Ginny was the co-owner with her husband, Tom Johnson, of the Park House Tavern in Boonton. She was affectionately known as the “Dragon Lady who Breathed Fire” - not tolerating any nonsense in the tavern.

Upon her retirement Ginny and her husband traveled in their “Open Road” van. They traveled across the United States, but spent most of the winter months in the Florida Keys. It is fitting that she spent the last chapter of her life in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Virginia is survived by her children, Thomas Johnson and his wife, Margaret (Boyle); and Kathleen Spinozzi and her husband, Joseph Spinozzi. She also is survived by her granddaughters, Jessica Johnson and Nora Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Johson; her daughter, Valerie Johnson-Korn; and her grandsons, John Spinozzi and Glenn Johnson.
Our hearts are hurting, Rest in Peace Mom.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 15th from 4:00 - 8:00pm at Norman Dean Home for Services in Denville. Wednesday, April 16th, we will gather at Norman Dean Home for Services at 9:30am to process to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa for the burial at 11:00am.
Services are provided by Codey & Mackey Funeral Home of Boonton. To share condolences or memories please visit CodeyMackeyFH.com.
 
Please note that services are being held at Norman Dean Home for Services in Denville.