Virginia A. Houlihan

Virginia A. (Simiele) Houlihan, 91, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Virginia was born in Amsterdam NY on March 23, 1935 to the late Carl and Rose (DiSanto) Simiele. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School and later with her friends Sylvia Greco and Pauline Kosineski, launched and managed Silverline, a typesetting service for the printing industry. 

Virginia was most proud of her family, including sons Joseph and Paul, daughter Karen, four grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald T. Houlihan, daughter, Karen Houlihan Golden, brothers, Joseph Simiele and Eugene Simiele (In the line of duty, Korea), and sister, Mary Simiele. 

Virginia leaves behind her sons Joseph Houlihan and Paul Houlihan, grandchildren Casey Houlihan, Sarah Houlihan, Daniel Noonan and Brett Noonan and sister in-law Dorothy Simiele and an endless stream of family and friends.

Virgina loved being part the community and truly cherished the lasting friendships she made  at Mt. Carmel Seniors.

Virginia's family wishes to extend threir heartfelt thanks to her caregivers for treating her with such kindness, respect, and dignity.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Virginia's family on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:50 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church,  39 St. John St. Amsterdam, NY., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 with Father O. Robert DeMartinis as Celebrant.

Interment will be private at  Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Virginia's name be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 39 St. John St. Amasterdam NY 12010 or  Montgomery County SPCA 1232 NY-5S, Amsterdam NY 12010