Virgil J. Veiga

Virgil J. Veiga

Virgil Veiga Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 15, 2008.
WEST WAREHAM — Virgil J. Veiga, 70, of West Wareham, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2008, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was the husband of Joyce E. (Silva) Veiga.

Born in Herkimer, N.Y., he was the son of Annie (Lopes) Veiga of West Wareham and the late Agneus Veiga.

A heavy-equipment operator in the construction industry for many years, Mr. Veiga helped build many area highways and tunnels including Boston's Big Dig. He was a proud member of the IUOE Local 4, Boston.

Survivors include his wife; his children, Kimberly Magnett of Rochester, Virgil J. Veiga Jr. of Mesa, Ariz., Lisa Davis of Amherst, Shawn Veiga of West Wareham, Anne Fleischman-Veiga of Plymouth, Valerie Veiga of West Wareham, Joshua Veiga of West Wareham, Rory Branion of Onset and Brett Monteiro of West Wareham; his brothers, Glenn Veiga of West Wareham and Maurice "Sooky" Veiga of Plymouth; his sisters, Bernadine Veiga of Attleboro and Pamela Veiga of Wareham; and nine grandchildren, Caroline, Teresa, Zachary, Tiffany, Noah, Hillarie, Morgan, Gabrielle, and Molly.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at the Tabernacle of Praise, 187 Hathaway St., Wareham, at 10 a.m. Interment will be private.

Donations in his memory may be made to Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center, PO Box 1100, Onset, MA 02558.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. For directions and online guest book, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.

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August 3, 2008

Cynthia Santos-Tomar posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2008

The Sweeney Family posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2008

Butch & Cray Baptiste posted to the memorial.

Cynthia Santos-Tomar

August 3, 2008

To the Veiga family , my deepest thoughts and sympathy to you all.
My prayers are with you.

The Sweeney Family

July 19, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Eddy has many good memories from his childhood that he will treasure always. God bless you all.

Butch & Cray Baptiste

July 16, 2008

Virgil: my thouhts and prayers will be to the guy I always looked up to. May God take you in his arms and give you his love and peace.

Patricia/Jeffrey phillips

July 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carolyn Valente

July 15, 2008

i am very sorry for your loss.

Swede&Amy Magnett

July 15, 2008

To the Veiga family,

We are very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Alvin, Shirley, Swede, Amy and Christina Magnett

melissa blevins

July 15, 2008

Mrs. Veiga..Im so sorry to learn of your loss of Virgil. He was a very fun loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. (previous medicl assistant @ Dr Biliouris office)

TONY AND LEAH PERRY

July 15, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF VIRGIL VEIGA,OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. TONY,LEAH,ANTOINETTE,TONY JR.AND BOBBY PERRY,BOSTON,MA.

Jane DePina

July 15, 2008

To the Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God find ways to give you a measure of comfort during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Jane

Penny Almeida

July 15, 2008

To the Entire Veiga Family:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Your dad will be missed. Find comfort and hope that you will see him again someday.
Love your cousins,
Penny (Gomes), Eddie, Olivia and Sophia Almeida

julio & renee pires

July 15, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Baarsvik Orthodontics

July 15, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandi Butler

July 15, 2008

Joyce and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Sandi and sons

Jody (Silva) Rich

July 15, 2008

Dear Cousin Joyce & Family,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Jody & Family in CT.

elizabeth mcphee

July 15, 2008

Joyce and Family-Please let me express my condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Paul Donatio

July 14, 2008

To the entire Veiga family,
My deepest condolences to you all.
I know I would have loved him also.
Pams friend,
Paul

Cecil & Mary (Myie) Pruitt

July 14, 2008

Virgil will be sadly missed by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Marie Pomerleau

July 14, 2008

Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed very much.
Your Maine Family

David & Maxine Alves

July 14, 2008

Kim, Lisa, Jay & Shawn

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Patty & Herb Gomes

July 14, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Nunes and Family

July 14, 2008

To The Family ;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Denise Delgado-Boone

July 14, 2008

You will be surely missed by your children and friends.

Denise Delgado-Boone and family

Tammy Campinha

July 14, 2008

To the family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tammy Campinha

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August 3, 2008

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July 19, 2008

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July 16, 2008

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