ALBANY – Virginia “Ginger” Anne Munniger Berlin, 64, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Ginger was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Margaret J. Craugh and Karl Otto Munninger, Sr. She attended Arizona State University, and lived in Arizona, Vancouver, BC, Washington State, and Florida before returning to Albany in 2000. She was employed as a swimming coach at the Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, and was a member of the Albany Elks Lodge #49.
Ginger is survived by her beloved husband Bryan N. Berlin; her children Eric Berlin (Jessica) of Saratoga Springs, Nick Berlin (Emily) of Albany, and Paul Berlin of Albany; her grandchildren Ashley Didonna, Daniel Stark, and Joseph, Jocelyn, and Logan Berlin; her brother Adrian Formel (Michelle) of Burlington, VT; and her niece Adriana Formel. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her stepfather Paul F. Formel, M.D.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 3-6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Greg Holle
I am incredibly sorry for your loss! May Ginger, rest in peace.
Kathleen Heilmann
I have so many wonderful memories of this beautiful Angel. So kind, caring, fun, & thoughtful. Just a beautiful person! Rest easy now Ginger. You are so loved & missed. My deepest condolences to her entire family & loved ones.
Chris
My deepest sympathy to Bryan, her sons- Eric, Nick, Paul and to Heidi her sister friend to the end.
Ginger was one in a million. She was fun, a free spirit and a fighter, to the end. I was so lucky to have her as my friend from grade school to high school and beyond for 63 years. I have some of my best childhood memories with Ginger.
Ginger will be dearly missed and I hope you feel surrounded by much love.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Winnie the Pooh
Vincent Avila
My Condolences & Prayers to Bryan Berlin and the Family. Rest in Paradise Ginger! Love, Vinny Two-feathers
Patty Conlon
So sorry for your loss. What a great person. Hold onto your many memories.
Karl Munninger
Many fun times with Aunt Bijhe when she lived in Phoenix, AZ
Karl Munninger
Good times in Mexico with Aunt Bijhe and Uncle Bryan…
Mildred Dugan, PER
I knew Ginger thru the Elks. She was a hard working patriotic woman. Sincere condolences to Bryan and her entire family. May she rest in peace.
Paul Lawton
Blessed are we all that have crossed paths with Ginger. Always there for everyone! Great childhood memories and a perpetual friendship ❤ Condolences to the family !
Chris Semenza
Attended St. Teresa’s School with Virginia and I always remember her as a very kind person. It was a long time ago – but it says a lot for Virginia that as far back as that was – I would remember her just as that – a very kind person! God Bless her and my condolences to the entire family.