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Richard Vergien Obituary

VERGIEN - Richard C. July 6, 2008, of Orchard Park, NY, husband of the late Laura (Haas) and Helen M. (Sponholz); dear father of Roger (Maria), Lee (Diane), Mark (Jane), Dawn (Al) Moll and Terry (Kelly) Vergien; step-father of Karen (Edward) Sappelt, Bonnie (Maurie) Karnitz, Vicki (David) Lasinsky and the late Willard Butch Stebbins; brother of Charles (Kay) Vergien; also survived by 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Saturday, July 12 at 1 PM at the SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, 825-5205. Richard was a member of the Boilmakers Union Local #7.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2008.

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Krista Kern

July 31, 2008

Papa, I will always remember your smile, your laugh, your bright blue eyes, how you called my dad "rattlesnake" and called me "little one." I will remember what a great cook you were, especially your onion soup and shrimp salad. I will always remember how you loved me.
Until we meet again one day...
Your "Little One"

Bonnie Karnitz

July 20, 2008

To the Vergien Family,

Papa - thanks for being a great Stepfather and 'Papa'. And as my sister Vicki said, "You always carried your favorite ladies in your pocket", and we will miss you dearly.

Bonnie, Maurice and Wayne

Karon Sappelt

July 18, 2008

Dear Roger, Lee, Mark, Dawn and Terry,
The CD was a wonderful addition to the Memorial. It showed the soft side of Pa. The forever smile. There wasn't one picture without the smile from childhood thru adulthood. Please tell Chris what a wonderful job he did and to all of you for your input. We will miss visiting him. Thank's for including my Mom. I forgive you for misspelling my name. Karon and Ed

Richard at Short Tract Camp

July 11, 2008

Gene Stoehr Sr

July 11, 2008

30 years of great times at Short Tract. Richard will always be in our minds in his chair by the stove at camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vergien Family.

Scott Vergien

July 11, 2008

Roger, Lee, Mark, Dawn, Terry

I have many great memories of all of you and Uncle Rich. He and my dad were quite different with different God given gifts that complimented each other in more ways than they ever realized. I learned and laughed at the many things Uncle Rich taught us kids. I have been away from Orchard Park for many years, but look back fondly on the memories. I look forward to seeing Rich in Heaven some day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Your cousin,

Scott

Wendy Goecker

July 10, 2008

Roger,Lee,Mark,Dawn,and Terry

I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Rich, I'll always remember our time together on the farm when I was a little girl. Never far from a welding helmet. Our prayers are with you. Love, Wendy

Jan Mahoney

July 10, 2008

Dear Lee and Diane,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jan

Vicki Lasinsky

July 10, 2008

Papa we will miss you. But now you are with your two ladies. You always said you had them in your pocket. Love, David, Vicki and Deb

Joe & Mary Sappelt

July 10, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Vergien family.
Grandpa Richard we will miss you.

Donna Corbin

Jack Rousseau

July 10, 2008

Dick was one of my first heros way back in the 1940's.

Rich Colmerauer

July 9, 2008

Dear Family, some thoughts about your dad: Not only did I look up to Dick, but he was one of the greatest men I knew. We shared many times at hunting camp, and it will not be the same without him. He will truly be missed. Thank you for sharing him with us all of these years. Our prayers are with you at this time. - Rich & Dee And Family

Beth Sappelt

July 9, 2008

Grandpa - I will miss you. You are the shining star that we will see at night every night. Say hi to Grandma. Beth, Dave, Nicole and Megan Skurnac (Sappelt)

Lois

July 9, 2008

Roger,Lee,Diane,Mark,Jane,Dawn,Al, Terry and Kelly,
You all know how sad I am at Pa's passing. He and I were great friends. I am looking forward to seeing him again in the resurrection.
Love,

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