Birth date: Feb 11, 1925 Death date: Feb 11, 2020
George Lloyd Verga entered this life on February 11, 1925 and tied things up neatly by entering his new life in Heaven on his 95th birthday, February 11, 2020. This epitomized our dad’s life. He spoke few words, but always showed Read Obituary
Uncle George Verga brought a twinkle to my eyes as a person, a father and a friend to all that he met. I last spoke with him on January 11 and we had a great conversation and at the end of it, George said Oh by the way, thanks for calling me and wishing me a happy birthday, but that's the 11th of next month. He always wanted his family to have as much as he could provide for them, but mainly helping orphanages and children who were without parents. He most often worked 2 or 3 jobs because he loved his family and his adopted families dearly. He still managed plenty of time for his family, but his true Love was his Love of God and Jesus Christ. I remember the many soft spoken sermons he delivered and his memory of the bible was remarkable. How he found time for everything I will never know, but if I were to guess, it was because God helped George out with the details of life so that George could do the rest!!!! I was sad to learn after calling 5 or 6 times on the 11th of February that Uncle George had passed away on his 95th birthday and that I had just missed him. God has gained a beautiful and resourceful person as an angel and his wonderful wife, Charlotte and the rest of the family has lost a dear friend but he is only a memory away. Thank You Uncle George for the many good childhood memories and I must say again, I Love You dearly and you were a great uncle and a great friend!!!!! Save me a place, will you, for I will see you someday?????
If you met my dad, you know he was a man of few words. He liked to teach us practical skills-how to bait a fish hook, how to ride a bike, the key to carrying a cup of coffee in saucer across the room without spilling it (hint: don't look down at the cup, look at the person you are taking it to), and how to drive a car are a few of the valuable things I learned from his words.
But what I learned from his character has been even more invaluable. He has taught me the value of perseverance, of loyalty, of service, of not complaining, of loving God and loving others. He taught me that I don't have to call attention to my own achievements and that it is ok to be in the background. He showed me that substance endures over flash.
When I think of my dad, I think about what CS Lewis said about humility, that true humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
My dad was a truly humble man and that is the greatest compliment I can think to give him.
