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for John Virgo
Sponsored by His loving wife, Kathy.
Miguel Ramirez
November 24, 2021
I remember John Virgo as a kind and soft spoken human being which belied his immense knowledge of economics and consummate professionalism. His overall vision of bringing together scholars with varied perspectives from different parts of the world is exemplified in today´s IAES. We miss and remember him on the anniversary of his passing.
December 16, 2012
Dear Katherine,
As someone lucky enough to have known John's professionalism, kindness and support especially at an early-career stage, I offer my deep sympathies on his premature passing.
Eleanor Doyle, Cork, IRELAND.
Bruce Davidson
December 7, 2012
Dear Kathy -
I am very sorry to hear of your loss and send you my sincere condolences.
With deepest sympathy,
- Bruce
Irene Prabhu Das
December 6, 2012
Dear Kathy,
It is my prayer that God will hold you in His loving arms as He has promised. He will carry you through this time of separation from your loving husband. May you receive God's comfort and peace as you lean on Him. Every tear you shed, God holds them: "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." - Psalm 56:8. I am praying for you.
Waclawa with Dorota Starzynska
December 6, 2012
Dear Kathy,
We were very saddened to receive an information that your Husband and our Friend and Collegue had passed. I always remember His friendly environment that He surrounded the Polish groups. He also was very sad and prayed after my husband's death. He also helped me with organising my scolarship in the U.S.A. We will miss Him during the AES conferences and always remember His activities. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 5, 2012
my thoughts are with you and your family..John senior is such a good friend of mine, he and murial and my late husband joe always doing things together especially karaoke. in fact I pick John up on Tuesday or wednesday evening and take him to karaoke, peace be with all of you Maggie Ambrogio
Sue Nelson
December 5, 2012
Dear Deb and Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. Love, Sue
Carolyn
December 4, 2012
Hi Kathy, please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. I pray that you find peace and comfort. -Carolyn (from the Med Care Section)
Jerry Lander
December 4, 2012
Dear Kathy and all of John's family,
It is with much sadness I have with the news of John's passing. He was an extraordinary man, professional, and mentor. I have always thought the world of John and feel a tremendous loss. He did more than I could have ever thanked him for in helping me with my career. He was very, very special to me and I will greatly miss him, as will all who knew and were touched by him.
December 3, 2012
Dear Kathy,
Nancy and I were very saddened to hear that our friend and colleague had passed. The characteristics that I most admired in John was his ability to remain focused when working projects. He wanted results and everyone knew it. The Research Group he organized at SIUE was a good example. We had a fine time at our monthly meetings at a local restaurant, but in the final anaylsis it was all about results. Jack K and I were so pleased to be able to work with you & John over the years. Memories of these activities will always be remembered. In time it will be with a smile again. John and you were stars in the academic community and your accomplishments will be most difficult to duplicate. John Virgo was the happy warrior of acheivement and he will be missed. Kathy, we are sure that you will continue the traditions in your present research.
We were so grateful to have chatted with both of you last month. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy & George Sullivan
Avon, NY
Carla (Barnhart) Micheletto
December 3, 2012
Kathy,
You have my deepest sympathy. I worked for him in the Mangement department at SIUE many years ago but held him the highest regard. A gentleman he was. Know that you and his family are in my thoughts.
Miao Wang
December 3, 2012
Dear Kathy,
I am very sorry for the passing of John. He was a kind and accomplished person. Being the founder of the International Atlantic Economic Society, John contributed so much to the academic community. He has been a true inspiration and will be remembered in our hearts.
Miao Wang, Marquette University, Wisconsin
Mohammed Dore
December 3, 2012
I have known Dr John Virgo for over 35 years and worked with him on the Journal. I knew him to be a devoted family man. We will miss him.
Jack Kaikati
December 2, 2012
Kathy,
I am extremely sorry to hear the shocking news about the premature loss of our beloved John. Nora joins me in expressing our deepest condolences to you and all Virgo family members. He was a GENUINE gentleman and a very supporting co-author. He has always been a loyal friend even after moving to Atlanta. He insisted that Nora and I stop by for dinner with both of you whenever we visit our son in Athens, Georgia. Unfortunately, we could not accommodate his gentle request – now, I truly regret this lapse. May the cherished memories you have accumulated over the years console and comfort you now and forever.
Jack Kaikati, Florissant, Missouri
C. Alexander Garvin
December 2, 2012
A prayer: Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon him.May his soul, and all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.We knew John since the Society was formed in Richmond, Va. and followed him through many happy years and memories of travels and especially his wonderful leadership. We will miss him.
Michael & Amelia Roberts
December 2, 2012
To the Virgo family and extended family of Deby, Ed, Adam, Troy and Katrina Riekstins - our deepest sympathy for your loss; our thoughts and prayers go out to you for strength and healing during this difficult time.
Love - Michael, Amelia & Devin Roberts
Dorota Witkowska
December 2, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
December 1, 2012
your light will always remain burning
December 1, 2012
my words escape me to try to explain how great of being you are to me. The lives you touched and taught, the places you seen and bettered, the people you have made the difference in. The World you have changed by not being in it. Love, admiration and respect are the feeling and words we have for you. Always remembered never forgotten. The Virgo Family (Eli, CJ, and Torrie)
Ellen Shaffer
December 1, 2012
Dear Kathy, wishing you much love, comfort and support. I value John's memory and the chance to have learned about your lives together. I'll be thinking about you both.
December 1, 2012
On behalf of the International Atlantic Economic Society and personally, I want to express my deep condolences. It is so sad to learn about John's premature passing away. He would have done so much good to the community of economists all over the world. John was not only the founder of our society, he was its soul and heart, instilling the spirit of international friendship and mutual understanding into all of us who had the privilege to meet him at the conferences and, above all, in a more personal context. I will remember him as a kind and open personality who was always working hard to make the IAES an internationally highly esteemed forum for the exchange of ideas. He was not just a colleague to me; I feel to have lost a personal friend. As everybody who has met him, I feel privileged to have worked with John and had got him known personally.
Kathy, our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time of loss. Knowing that your husband meant a lot to you, we wish you and your family a lot of strength to overcome this hard time. Please pass our deepest sympathies on to your and John's family.
My deepest sympathies,
Reinhard Neck, Klagenfurt, Austria
December 1, 2012
To all the Virgo Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my beloved cousin Johnny. He was truly a unique and amazing person. I am having a mass said for him at St. Clair's Church in Roseville CA. My sincere sympathy's to you all.
Love Susan Cohn
Joseph Deutsch
December 1, 2012
My deep condolences to the Virgo family, you should find true consolation when looking at the wonderful family he left and at the significant achievements and contributions he made in the academic world. John is an impeccable example in all fields for his children and the academic community.
Joseph Deutsch, Chairman
Department of Economics
Bar-ILan University, Israel
December 1, 2012
Su recuerdo siempre estará con nosotros por ello nunca nos dejará.
Bas van Aarle
December 1, 2012
I wish to express my symphathy to John's family and friends in these difficult moments of grief. I remain grateful for John's invitation several years ago to participate in the AES activities. I hope to live in his aspirations, accomplishments.
Jose Ferraz
December 1, 2012
This is a moment of sadness. John departed to early and he could give more. To remember him is what we can do now. Rest in peace
November 30, 2012
Our condolences to the entire Virgo Family. Such a vibrant, accomplished man. He will be missed very much. In loving memory of a wonderful person. I'm sure his Aunt Ronnie was there to welcome him to heaven.
From his cousin Lynette, my daughter Shannon and husband Patrick Tubb. RIP
November 30, 2012
Words cannot express my sadness at John's passing. You are in our prayers.
IULIANA MATEI
November 30, 2012
"J'espère que ces quelques mots puissent vous apporter du soutien et du réconfort pour la perte de cet être si cher. Mes plus sincères condoléances!" Iuliana
IULIANA MATEI
November 30, 2012
"Que ces quelques mots vous apportent réconfort et soutien pour la perte de cet être cher. Mes plus sincères condoléances!" Iuliana
November 30, 2012
Dear Prof. Virgo,
It has been a privilege for me to know you throughout the last 4 years. I still remember the soft smile you had when I have taken your picture with Kathy at the Istanbul conference. Thank you for all the inspiration that you have provided for so many colleagues. You were truly a wonderful person with such a great character. Rest in peace. Sadullah Celik, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
John and Peter Jacobus
November 30, 2012
Our dear friends John and Kathy. We feel so privileged to have known John and to have shared wonderful times together. We will look forward to continuing our treasured friendship with Kathy and keep John close to our hearts. We love you both. Your friends, John and Peter p.s...go Cards (and Braves :)...we see you smiling John.
Miguel Ramirez
November 30, 2012
Dear Kathy:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of an outstanding human being and scholar. The IAES would not be the great economics society that it is without John's tireless dedication, effort, and leadership over so many years. He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Teresa Aluku
November 30, 2012
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. I pray that the memories and love you shared comfort you during this difficult time.
Alicia Virgo
November 30, 2012
Uncle John,
I am deeply sorry we could not spend more time with you on this Earth. I will always remember you never forgetting my birthday or me at Christmas. Thank for you coming to my college graduation, I thought the world of you comming all the way from home for it, I thought the world of you always :)
Give nana a hug for me, I'm glad she was there to welcome you home.
Love you and miss you already,
Alicia
November 30, 2012
Sweetheart,
Love you and miss you with all my heart.
Kathy
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