VIRGA, Glenn Joel
1947 - 2019 (72 years)-
Name VIRGA, Glenn Joel Birth 27 Jul 1947 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Male Death 12 Oct 2019 Machias, Cattaraugus County, NY Person ID I82410 Laur from Germany Last Modified 20 Oct 2019
Father VIRGA, Santo J, b. 24 Jun 1924 d. Jul 1980, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 56 years) Mother HENNEMAN, Maxine Family ID F27357 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family TIRABASSI, Sally Ann, b. 1943 d. 23 Jan 2016, Sandusky, Erie County, OH (Age 73 years) Marriage 15 Feb 1969 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 2/17/1969
Miss Sally Ann Tirabassi
became the bride of Glenn
Joel Virga in a double ring
ceremony performed by the
Rev Paul LeTourneau at
Prince of Peace Church
Saturday (Feb. 15, 1969).
The bride is the daughter
of Mrs. Rose Tirabassi, 9470
Pine Ave., and the late Benjamin
T i r a b a s s i . The
bridegroom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Santo Virga, 1061
101st St.
Given in marriage by her
brother, Benjamin Tirabassi,
the bride was attired in a
princess style gown of gardenia
silk organza fashioned
with a Florentine neckline
accented with lace appliques
trimmed with pearls and
crystals, long tapered sleeves
and a floating chapel train.
Her veil, a waterfall mantilla
of silk illusion, was edged in
peau d' ange lace and she
carried a cascade of white
roses and stephanotis centered
with an orchid.
Mrs. Thomas O'Leary, matron
of honor, wore a candy
pink chiffon gown with long
puff sleeves edged with tiny
flowers and accented at the
empire bodice with an olive
velvet bow. A cluster of petals
and puffs secured her bouffant
veil and she carried a
bouquet of; deep pink carnations
and roses. Similarly attired
in petal pink were the
bridesmaids, Miss Virginia
Virga, s i s t e r of the
bridegroom, Miss Linda
Tirabassi and Miss Linda
•Bruno.
John Zimmerman was best
man. Ushers were Donald
Hetrick, Ross Zimmerman
and Timothy Bailey.
A brunch and evening dinner
and reception were held
at the Como Restaurant.
Children 1. VIRGA, Glenn Joel 2. VIRGA, Scott Robert Family ID F27356 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Feb 2025
- Niagara Gazette - 2/17/1969
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Notes - Glenn J. Virga, Sr., formerly of Sandusky, died Saturday October 12, 2019 at The Pines of Machias at the age of 72.
He was born July 27, 1947 in Niagara Falls, New York a son of the late Santo and Maxine (nee Henneman) Virga. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls and received an Associates Degree in Agriculture from Alfred-Morris. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Yorkshire and Freedom Baptist Church. He owned and operated a dairy farm and was the Manager for 16 years of Valu Home Center in Olean. He enjoyed hiking and being outdoors.
His wife - Sally A. (nee Tirabassi) Virga whom he married February 15, 1969 in Niagara Falls, died January 23, 2016.
He is survived by his children - Glenn Jr. (Mary) Virga of Erie, PA, Scott (Sheri) Virga of Chaffee, Dawn (Andrew) Kless of Lime Lake, David (Joelle) Virga of Freedom; nine grandchildren - Brittney, Jacob, Jadon, and Dakota Virga, Ashley and Delaney Kless, Isabell, Jack and Hudson Virga; a sister - Virginia Caseman of St. George, UT; a nephew - Todd Bailey and a niece - Brooke Hodge.
There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Saturday October 26, 2019 at 11 am in Central Baptist Church, 12045 Old Olean Rd., Yorkshire, 14173 with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Freedom.
Memorials may be made to Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight, PO Box 426, Clarence, 14031 or www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org.
- Glenn J. Virga, Sr., formerly of Sandusky, died Saturday October 12, 2019 at The Pines of Machias at the age of 72.