Robert "Bob" J. Vekasy
November 9, 1937 — June 1, 2019
Robert "Bob" J. Vekasy, Sr., 81, of Midland, GA died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his residence.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 320 12th St. Columbus, GA with the Rev. Father Dan O'Connell officiating. Lunch will follow in the St. Mary's Hall for family and friends with a private interment in Getzen Memorial Church Cemetery in Fortson, GA.
Bob was born November 9, 1937 in Beaver Falls, PA, son of the late Stephen Vekasy and Anna Muris Vekasy. Bob was a retired electrician from Babcock and Wilcox, and owned several small businesses throughout his life. He was an Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. He operated and was part of the pit crew for Historic Race Car teams, volunteered restoring tanks at Ft. Benning, GA, loved working on antique cars, camping and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Virginia "Ginny" Howe Vekasy of Midland, GA, daughters, Shari Ann McNiff and husband, Dr. Thomas Edward McNiff, III of Gastonia, NC, Denise Marie Fortson and husband, Dr. William "Bill" Fortson of Midland, GA, son, Robert John Vekasy, Jr. and wife, Dara of Cumming, GA, brother, Stephen Vekasy of East Greenwich, RI, grandchildren, Cameron, Jake, Casey, Regan, Shane, Sam and wife Carolyn, Sarah Kate and husband Matt, Christopher, Emma and great-grandchildren, Georgia and Maisie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stewart Community Home, P.O. Box 4279 Columbus, GA 31904.
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A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 320 12th St. Columbus, GA with the Rev. Father Dan O'Connell officiating. Lunch will follow in the St. Mary's Hall for family and friends with a private interment in Getzen Memorial Church Cemetery in Fortson, GA.
Bob was born November 9, 1937 in Beaver Falls, PA, son of the late Stephen Vekasy and Anna Muris Vekasy. Bob was a retired electrician from Babcock and Wilcox, and owned several small businesses throughout his life. He was an Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. He operated and was part of the pit crew for Historic Race Car teams, volunteered restoring tanks at Ft. Benning, GA, loved working on antique cars, camping and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Virginia "Ginny" Howe Vekasy of Midland, GA, daughters, Shari Ann McNiff and husband, Dr. Thomas Edward McNiff, III of Gastonia, NC, Denise Marie Fortson and husband, Dr. William "Bill" Fortson of Midland, GA, son, Robert John Vekasy, Jr. and wife, Dara of Cumming, GA, brother, Stephen Vekasy of East Greenwich, RI, grandchildren, Cameron, Jake, Casey, Regan, Shane, Sam and wife Carolyn, Sarah Kate and husband Matt, Christopher, Emma and great-grandchildren, Georgia and Maisie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stewart Community Home, P.O. Box 4279 Columbus, GA 31904.
Mass of Christian Burial
JUN 5. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Holy Family Catholic ChurchGA
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