Virginia (Morris) Starkie, 94 of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Willard V. Starkie passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Hartford on Tower Ave, daughter of the late Charles and Vasiliki (Kopteros) Morris, and lived in West Hartford for 60 years.

She was a graduate of Weaver High School, Hartford, class of 1945. Prior to retirement, Virginia worked as a Secretary for the University Of Connecticut, School of Social Work in West Hartford since 1979. She retired in 2014. Virginia was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Hartford, where she enjoyed serving as a member of Ladies of Philoptochos, and Sisters of Penelope societies.

Of all the many events and people that shaped her life, she loved her home and family most of all, gave effortlessly to those she cared for and was loved dearly in return.

Virginia is survived by her 2 sons; Michael C. Starkie and his wife Christie, and William A. Starkie, all of West Hartford. She also leaves her brother-in-law, Charles Sticka of Wethersfield. Her 3 nephews; Paul Linardos of Wethersfield, Gregory Sticka of Canton, and Bill Sticka of Baltimore, MD. 2 grandchildren; Peter Starkie of Darien and Lila Starkie of Hamden. She was predeceased by 2 sisters; Marion Linardos and Gloria Sticka both of Wethersfield.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, 11:00 am in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford, CT 06114, with the Reverend Dr. George Zugravu officiating. Burial will follow in East Cemetery, Manchester.  Visiting hours will be at the church, 1 hour prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com