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John Virgulak Obituary

John Jay Virgulak age 67 passed away peacefully in his home on November 21, 2014. He was born in Norwalk on May 19, 1947 and for the past 30 years lived in Danbury. John worked for many years at Perkin Elmer Corporation as a software Engineer where he worked on the development of the Hubble Telescope. At age 65 he retired from Sieman’s International Electronics Corporation. He was predeceased by his father John Virgulak and his mother Grace Watson Virgulak. He is survived by his two Aunts Susan Sontra Virgulak and Ruth Watson also 7 first Cousins, Robert Virgulak, Louise Virgulak Galgano, Louis Bardos, Gail Bardos Myers, Stewart Keene, Pricilla Keene Rudamansky and Terry Watson Riley. He will be missed by his long time friend Susan Casey, his God Son Bobby Virgulak and many Friends at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Danbury where he was affectionately called JOHNNY LAKESIDE. Friends may call TODAY, Monday, December 1st, from 9Am to 11Am at the Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk CT. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name can be made to the Disabled American Veterans Club, 25 Segar Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

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Published by The Hour from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, 2014.

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Tom Spegnolo

December 22, 2014

John was a neighbor of mine for years. We had a common interest, we both loved The Honeymooners. We shared many laughs quoting old episodes. To the moon, John. May you rest in peace

December 3, 2014

I will miss out talks of growing up in Norwalk. R.I.P. John

Art H.

Richard & Mary Rekos

November 30, 2014

Johnny Lakeside from the first day Richard & I met you We Loved You! We are honored to call you our Friend. You will forever be in Our Hearts and sadly missed.You will meet those Butterflies once again.

BEAR

November 29, 2014

R.I.P JOHNNY LAKESIDE

November 28, 2014

Goodbye Johnny Lakeside, i will miss sweeping up the popcorn around you at the D.A.V...you will truly be missed.
i give thanks to your friendship here on thanksgiving..... R.I.P. dude...

stevie c (danbury)

November 25, 2014

YOU WILL BE MISSED

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