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James Vergas Obituary
He was born in Manchester on June 18, 1922, the son of Soterios and Hariklea (Politou) Vergas.
Jim attended Manchester Central High School prior to entering the U .S. Army, serving during World War II and earning two Battle Stars. Jim retired from the Manchester Fire Department. He was a member of the Manchester Artist Association and an avid cartoonist and painter. He also had a love-hate relationship with the Boston Red Sox and poker machines.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jeannette (nee' Jutras) Vergas; a daughter, Gail Traverse and her husband, Jim of Manchester; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Doyle Pitman, and Janet Belcher; a sister; and four brothers.
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SERVICES: Services and burial in Boscawen will be private. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice, 1070 Holt Avenue, Suite 1400, Manchester 03109. To express condolences visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 11, 2013
Dear Aunt Jeanette,
Lou and i send our sympathy to you and your family. May Uncle James rest in peace,
Harriet
March 3, 2013
I will miss you Uncle James, the last od my mother's brothers. All my sympathy to Aunt Jeanette, Gail and thenrestnof the family.
Patty
Judy Reardon
March 1, 2013
RIP Uncle James. We will miss you.
February 28, 2013
Dear Jeannette & Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt thoughts and condolences regarding the passing of James. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Manchester VNA Hospice
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