Obituary for Brenda Foley Paczkowski
Brenda Foley Paczkowski passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1950, in Pulaski, VA alongside her identical twin sister Linda to Carl and June Foley. After graduating from Pulaski High School, she attended Stuart Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond, VA. This is where she met her husband Steve Paczkowski and were married for 53 years. She would say her greatest accomplishment was her daughter, Christina, who became her best friend and was the pride and joy of her life. She and Steve raised Christina in North Carolina and later moved to Richmond, VA Brenda worked for a non-profit organization, who helped children all over the world. She traveled to Nairobi, Kenya with her work to see firsthand how the organization was helping the children One of her most treasured moments was traveling to meet the cousins for girl time in Arizona. There were many after that with all or some of the cousins all around the country. Brenda would say that the dinners and surprises that her daughter, Chistina and Linda’s daughters, Valerie and Michelle always sprung on them were the most cherished. Brenda was preceded in death by parents Carl C. and June K. Foley. She is survived by her devoted and beloved husband Steve Paczkowski. Their daughter Christina P. Fitzgibbons, her husband Derek, and his fraternal twins Kaitie and Patrick of Richmond, VA. She leaves behind her identical twin sister, Linda F. Haga, her husband George Haga and their daughters Valerie and Michelle Haga, all of Richmond, VA. Also leaving behind her brother Bob Foley, his wife Diedre of Pulaski, VA. Their son Chuck Foley and his new family of Radford, VA. Many special cousins are left mourning her sudden and unexpected death. Brenda’s wish to be cremated was honored. The family has made no decisions on services at this time due to the sudden loss and concerns of gathering due to the pandemic. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the charity of your choice and condolences can be made at Brenda Paczkowski Obituary (virginiacremate.com).
December 7, 2021 @ 10:17 am
How sorry I am to learn of Brenda’s sudden passing. Seems like only yesterday when we were kids playing together. My sister Trina also passed very suddenly a couple of years ago at age 63, so I know how hard that is.
Please know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sheila D. Nelson
December 9, 2021 @ 4:00 am
Linda and Family,
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. As a youngster and teenager, I lived in your neighborhood but never really met either of you, I don’t think, but always knew of the Foley twins, Brenda and Linda. I never knew there was a brother, Bob. I was one of those younger kids who knew all the upper class students just by studying yearbooks, etc., and I knew we shared a neighborhood. Later, I remember riding your bus a few times when you lived in the Claremont Court area. None of this is important at all, except I do remember you and I am so sorry you have lost a very special sister. I lost my brother, Mike, in 2015, so I understand losing and missing that close sibling.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family,
Diane Six Brillheart
December 10, 2021 @ 10:47 pm
Devastated is the only word I can find to express how I am feeling on learning of Brenda’s sudden death. She was always a very special person to me and even during my illness a few years ago she sent me a card. I will always cherish her memory but mostly her life that she shared with you Linda and Bob and of course Steve and daughter. there is a poem called the dash. When you get the chance please read it and know that Brenda’s dash is very long. you will understand what I mean after reading the poem. God Bless each of you and know that God’s Strength is there for you…please take advantage of it.
With kindest regards
Ernie Wallace