Virginia Karen Gleason, 86, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Born on November 16, 1939, in Rhinebeck, New York, she was the daughter of the late George Greene and Irene Elizabeth Craft Greene.

On July 13, 1957 at St. Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie, she married John James Gleason, he predeceased her on April 12, 2004.

Virginia was a resident of Dutchess County who took great pride in her community and especially cherished the Village of Rhinebeck. She was a member of her church Saint Anastasia in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Virginia enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was happiest when surrounded by family. She loved gardening, traveling, and taking trips to Maine, particularly Boothbay Harbor. She and her husband shared a love of golf, camping, and canoeing. Virginia also loved to travel and explore new places, creating lasting memories. She had a love for dogs.

Above all, Virginia cherished her family throughout her life. She delighted in spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Virgina is survived by her daughters, Terry Dziendzielewski and her husband, Dan, of Fort Pierce, FL., Stephanie Knapp of Beacon, Arlene Griffiths and her husband, David of Red Hook, Denise Triola and her husband, Michael of Hyde Park; and her sons, John Gleason and his wife, Nancy of Rhinebeck, and Christopher Gleason and his wife, Elida of Eclectic, Alabama.

Virgina is survived by her 18 grandchildren, Valerie, Paul, Christine, Amanda, Melissa, Ryan, Jessica, Dylan, Daniel, Joseph, Brittany, Julie, Katie, Meghan, Marisa, Timothy, Matthew, and Christian. And many great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, New York.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park, New York.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Hyde Park.

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