Virginia Archives - COVID Survivors for Change

In Memory of Peter Caserta, A Richmond Chef Missed Dearly by His Family

It’s been just over a year since my cousin, Peter Caserta, passed away due to COVID-19. As soon as I heard the news, I posted a video about it here: https://youtu.be/zlwzbVbNWcg

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In Memory of Ricky Taylor, A Hardworking and Loving, Father, Grandfather, and Husband

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This is the story of my husband, a hardworking, loving man. He was terrified of covid19, as he had some underlying conditions of concern.

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In Memory of Ricky Taylor – A Kind and Generous Husband, Father, and Grandfather Missed Deeply By His Family

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My husband passed after not feeling good on April 28, being hospitalized on May 4th.

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In Memory of Ramiro Milian – A Legendary Dad Who Raised Three Generations of Children

We have lost the most loved & needed person in our family aka Dad.

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In Memory of John Pileckas – A Father Who Missed out on Countless Memories Due to the Virus

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My father passed away from Covid-19 on September 1st. On Thursday, August 6th, my mom, my sister, and I got a text

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In Memory of Pearl Weiss – A Mother Who Embraced Life with Zest and Met Its Challenges with Strength

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April 21, 2020, from Covid-19. Devoted mother of David (Andrea), Daniel, and Jennifer (Larry Rosenfeld).

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In Memory of Gerald C. Yawn – A Father Who Suffered an Emotional Passing

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First my daughter youngest daughter went online to study dance in her college program,

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