Elizabeth Ann Volk

Elizabeth Ann Volk, of Redding, CT and formally of Whitestone, Queens, also known as Liz, passed on February 8th, 2016 at age 54. Surrounded by family and close friends, she left us peacefully from the home she shared with her life-partner, Josephine Mineo. Liz was born on November 22, 1961 in Flushing, NY to Ana Golden and Robert Volk. She is survived by her 3 brothers- Robert, William and John- their spouses Dalila, Anastasia and Nikki and her 5 nieces and nephews: Karina, Veronica, William, Victoria, John Robert. Elizabeth earned her Associates degree from Queensborough Community College and went on to work in advertising. She later graduated from Bellevue Hospital Center School of Radiologic Technology and became licensed to practice in NYS. While working at Bellevue and NYU she earned certifications in Mammography and MRI. Afterwards she moved to Beth Israel North where she worked in Interventional Radiology with some of the most respected physicians in the field. Elizabeth had found her niche. Her last move was to Westchester Medical Center where she continued to work in IR. She developed many close relationships there, both professionally and personally. She practiced there for the last 10 years. Elizabeth's number one passion was music. Whether she was playing her guitar, attending concerts or creating playlists- music remained her lifeline. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was an avid sports fan who loved following UCONN Women's basketball, the NY Liberty and the Mets, Giants and Jets. Yet Liz was not just a spectator, she was an athlete who completed many 5Ks, a half-marathon, a biathlon and 2 NYC Marathons. A celebration of Elizabeth's life will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 10am to 1 pm at Hawthorne Funeral home. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. A mass at St. Luke's Church in Whitestone, NY will take place in the near future. In lieu In lieu of flowers, donations in Elizabeth's name appreciated to Ann's Place and to Regional Hospice. Ann's Place 80 Saw Mill Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Annsplace.org Regional Hospice 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Regionalhospicect.org
HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME
21 West Stevens Ave
Hawthorne, New York 10532
914-769-4404

Born in Flushing, NY on Nov. 22, 1961
Departed on Feb. 8, 2016 and resided in Redding, CT.

Visitation: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Service: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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