Sally D. Girardi

Sally Delorus Girardi, a resident of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in her home, at the age of 78 after a long illness.

Sally was born on September 1, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Loretta and Vincent Ialapi. In 1966, Sally married Philip Girardi, and they shared 58 wonderful years together. In 1977, they moved to Reston, Virginia, where they raised their three children and she became a devoted grandmother to her six grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life. Sally’s family will always remember her for her unconditional love, wise advice, family dinners and the countless happy memories they shared. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication that will continue to inspire all who know her. Her passions included gourmet cooking where she started Sally’s Gourmet Cupcakes in 2009 and baked for many events throughout Northern Virginia for over 10 years.

Sally was known for her creativity, kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. She worked for parishes in the Diocese of Arlington for nearly 40 years, first at St John Neuman Parish in Reston as a youth minister, at Queen of Apostles parish in Alexandria and Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls as Director of the Religious Education. She developed and implemented catechetical programs while she personally catechized hundreds of children in the catholic faith. A founding Parishioner of Our Lady of Hope parish, she retired as the Director of Religious Education. At the time of her death, she and her husband Phil coordinated and taught the RCIA for Our Lady of Hope Parish.

Sally is survived by her husband Philip Girardi, sister Catherine Manzo and brother Joe (Rosie) Ialapi, children Paul (Beth) Girardi, Brian (Katharin) Girardi, and Christina (Ben) Alves, and her grandchildren, Isabella, Tristan, Domonick, Max, Valentina, and Ricardo.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at Money and King funeral home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10:00am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Potomac Falls VA and the burial will follow the Mass at Fairfax Memorial Park in Fairfax VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Divine Mercy Home https://divinemercyhome.org/ who aided Sally with loving, compassionate, faith filled care during her final days and hours or the Eternal Word Television Network https://www.ewtn.com/ whose catechesis she was passionate about.

Sally Delorus Girardi’s memory will be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. May her happy death be an example to all and that she rests in eternal peace praising God with his angels and his saints.