Flora Deen Vegi

Vegi- Flora M. Deen Vegi, age 81, of Fairfield, wife of the late Louis Vegi, died March 11, 2004 in St.Vincent's Medical center.

Born in Baxley, Georgia, she was a resident of Fairfield since 1946. Flora was a retired employee of Steinbach's Department Store. A dedicated member of Holy Cross church, she was active in the Ladies Guild, Altar Society, and the Seniors. Additional, she belonged to the Fairfield Seniors, Calvin United Seniors, Black Rock Congregational Seniors, AARP #2130, American Legion Auxillary #74 (50 year member), and Young at Heart.

As her daughters were growing up, she served as a PTA president, and was a Girl Scout leader. Whether walking in the mall, attending daily masses, or meeting for a cup of coffee at Duchess, Flora loved spending time with her family and friends. She embraced her role as a mother, often making her daughters friends feel as if they were her own children.

She leaves her two beloved daughters, Flora Ann Wilson, and her husband, Richard, of Fairfield, Lu Ann Vegi LeClerc, of Wallingford; son-in-law, Peter LeClerc, of Wallingford; two most cherished grandchildren, Renee and Michael LeClerc; Many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be held on Monday 915am in the LESKO FUNERAL HOME, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield center, and 10am in Holy Cross Church. Burial will follow in Lawncroft cemetery. Calling hours are on Sunday from 3 to 7pm. Memorial contributions may be made to: Holy Cross Church, 750 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield, CT 06825, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 185 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109, or Swim Across the Sound c/o:St.Vincent's Foundation, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.

For more information, or to sign an online register, please visit www.leskofuneralhome.com