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Brian R. "Salty" Vierstra

1956 - 2016

Brian R. "Salty" Vierstra obituary, 1956-2016, Woonsocket, RI

BORN

1956

DIED

2016

Brian Vierstra Obituary

WOONSOCKET - "Salty" Brian R. Vierstra, 60, passed away on Tuesday, 6/7/16 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Northbridge, MA, on 2/1/56 son of the late Martin M. and Mary Jane (Conner) Vierstra, he resided in Woonsocket. Salty was employed for over 20 years on the golf course maintenance staff at Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln, RI.
Brian was a Marine Corps veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Nicole and Megan Vierstra; 3 grandsons, Jacob and Isaiah Zayas and Jayden Martinez. He was brother of the late Martin "Skip" Vierstra, Jr.
His memorial service will be held Thursday, June 16, at 10 am at the Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be private.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Jun. 13 to Jun. 21, 2016.

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Jas

June 7, 2024

Hey Salty, guess what? The Celtics are in the Finals! They're going for it. And they are killing it. I wish you could see them play. shoot you might just have the best seats. I miss Salty and I miss Percy. I hope you are taking good care of him and he's giving you are hard time like always. Til we meet again friend. I love you

Jazzy

June 7, 2022

We miss you every day. I know you got Percy with you now so your definitely driving him crazy. Do me a favor go a bit extra for me. I love you Uncle salty.

Stan the man

June 7, 2020

Love you and miss you bro every day

Stan

June 7, 2020

Love you and miss you bro everyday

Stan The man

February 4, 2017

Happy belated Bday bro love. & miss you.your. Pats are at it again.miss u bro miss u a lot.See u at the. Cross Roads
Love you

Jasmine Standifer

June 17, 2016

Brian...man i just think about the beautiful, hilarious and loving memories you have left us. I know this is supposed to be a message about you but i want to speak to you. I'm so lucky that i got to speak to you a few months ago i wish i spoke to you more. I can still hear you speaking to me. Sounding like my dad telling me your proud of me. I know you were not blood but God knows you are in my heart.My dad misses more than he expresses. I feel a sadness deep in my heart so i can only imagine how my dad feels. So speak to him, leave him random signs he'll know its you messing with him. Im so lucky to have had you in my life. You will always be my family, my uncle and my dads best friend. God bless you Brian. I love youJasmine Standifer.

Jeanne Beaudette

June 15, 2016

Brian was a wonderful person. So full of life!! He was so kind, caring and generous. I thank you for giving me a beautiful daughter. Brian I will never forget the "Last Kiss" Rest in Peace!

June 15, 2016

"Brian was a great person, he was kind and thoughtful. "He was the father of my beautiful daughter Megan and without him she would not be" I thank you with all my heart. You will be sadly missed. I will never forget "The Last Kiss". RIP Brian

Laurie O'Donnell

June 14, 2016

Salty you where a great person and will be sadly missed...... Rest in peace my friend....

Sara Desjardin

June 13, 2016

Salty was a great guy. He would help out anybody he could and would give you the shirt off his back. He is the first friend my husband met when he moved down here almost 10 years ago. Since then he has pretty much become family to us all. My son looked up to him as an uncle and Salty looked at him as his own nephew. He will be greatly missed. We all love you Salty. May you rest in peace. Your in great hands now and will no longer be suffering in this world.

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