Vinge Ann Bester

Vinge Ann Bester (Age 85) of Gainesville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Vincent Natale and was preceded in death by her son Robert “Bobby” Bester and husband Robert “Sonny” Bester. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Leone (Andrew) of Gainesville, VA. She was the loving Grandma of Joey and Jillian Leone. She is also survived by her sister, Bonnie Coniglio (Frank), of Woodbridge, VA, brothers Ned Natale (Susie) of Woodbridge, Richard Natale (Ruthie) of Gainesville, Vincent Natale (Kathy) of Owings, MD, Anthony Natale of Gainesville, and Sister-in- Law Janet Semonick (George) of Stafford, VA, cousins Eddie Pravlik (Kathy) of Unionville, VA, Michael Pravlik (Carolyn), Myrtle Beach, SC, and loving nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Cardale, PA, she left after her high school graduation to pursue a Secretarial position at the US State Department at the young age of 17. She was a stay-at-home mom until Bobby and Donna attended school and then went on to work for the Fairfax County School System until her retirement. During retirement she worked part-time at the Greenbriar Hallmark Store. She was an active parishioner at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, participating actively in Adoration, in Bible Study Groups and the Rosary ministry. She found joy traveling the world with her family, grandkids, siblings, and girlfriends. Watching the Hallmark Channel, decorating for every holiday, especially Christmas, and listening to Andrea Bocelli brought her peace and joy. During any given holiday you could spot her in the crowd with her bedazzled holiday shirt, matching socks, watch, and earrings. Cape May, NJ, was her home away from home for many years, a place of pleasure and relaxation. Her sister and brothers were not only her siblings but her closest friends who were dear to her heart. Friends may call at the Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110 on Thursday, August 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8213 Linton Hall Rd., Gainesville, VA 20155 on Friday, August 23 at 10:30, with a reception to follow. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to House of Mercy, 8150-8182 Flannery Ct, Manassas, Va 20109.

Vinge Ann Bester

February 2, 1939 - August 10, 2024