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Nelson Vila

Worcester, Massachusetts

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Nelson Vila, 60, passed away August 3, 2019. Born in Comerio, P.R. he was the son of the late Santos and Ana (Nieves) Vila. Nelson was a US Army veteran and worked for the Wall St. Journal in Chicopee for many years. He also volunteered at a homeless shelter in Worcester. He leaves his wife,...

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Lesley and family my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I worked with Nelson at The Wall Street Journal on the evening shift. I remember the bridal shower we gave him that Friday night at break time. I also gave him a daily number I played for him. The next morning, Saturday, at work I told him we hit the number. I played it for myself also. He told me that was the best wedding present he got. It was like a family working with around 50 woman and a few men. I'm 75 now. I retired 7 years ago from there with over 35 years of service, all...

I worked nights with Nelson at The Wall Street Journal. Some 50 of us women part-timers at night gave Nelson a wedding shower on Friday night break. The next day Saturday morning I said to Nelson you hit the daily number I had given him and also played for myself. He got over $500.00 and said that was his best wedding present. The night staff including me liked Nelson. My prayers are with all of you.