Daniel Eli Vilga
October 13, 1980 ~ April 28, 2013
Daniel Eli Vilga, 32, of Moundsville, WV, formerly of Weirton, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his home.
Born October 13, 1980 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of Rebecca Cooper Vilga Messer of Moundsville and the late Paul Andrew Vilga, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Paul Andrew Vilga, Sr. and his maternal grandmother Florence Cooper.
Daniel was a member of Weir High School Class of 1999. He worked as a machine operator for Tri-State Machine. He previously worked for Cabella's Distribution.
He spent a lot of time in his garage, where he enjoyed mechanical work, painting and body work of cars and trucks. But, the loves of his life were his two little daughters.
In addition to his mother, Becky, Daniel is survived by his step-father George Messer of Moundsville; his two precious little daughters Skarlett and Audriee Vilga both of Seneca, SC; brothers Paul Andrew Vilga III of Rollsville, NC and John Denver Vilga of Claysville, PA; paternal grandmother Stella Vilga of Louise, WV and maternal grandfather Evangelist Denver Cooper of Mounsville.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9PM at the Colliers Way Church of Christ 612 Colliers Way in Weirton and Friday from 10 until the 11AM funeral service at the Colliers Way Church of Christ, , Weirton, WV. Minister Steven P. Smithbauer will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Daniel's family c/o Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home.
Dear Becky, Paul, Johnny, and Famlies, Where do we begin. Oh, how very much I loved you guys. One of my joys was to have the three Vilga boys in my 1st 2nd. grade Bible class. All different guys but, how very sweet all three. I have so many precious memories of Daniel that will be of help as I travel the grief path of missing him. What a great smile Daniel always had for me. Just know that so many of your friends will be praying for you all as you go thru this most difficult time. I am sure each of you have so many of your own great memories that will now become your friend. May God Bless you all. Speak often with his two precious daughters of how sweet and kind their Daddy was. He was so proud to bring them to worship when he could. Thinking Love, Darlene
To the Vilga family I share my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Dan was and always will be a great friend. To his daughters: your father was special to each and every person who knew him and we are all better people for knowing him. Cherish the memories that live in your heart and mind and take care of each other. God bless all of you! Martha
Becky, Denver and families, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May your faith and trust in our Heavenly Father help you through the next few days, weeks and years. It is always a tragedy to loose a child. Daniel always had a smile and a “hello” for me and I will cherish the memory of that smile. God Bless You!!
Aunt Becky you are all in our prayers.
Becky, Words cannot express how sad I feel for you right now. To lose a child must be gut wrenching. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and that our Heavenly Father will be guiding you through. Take care of your self and remember the good times, God has a new Angel by his side, and you have another to watch over you. Cindi
Becky and Family: Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your family. Please know you are in our prayers.
terribly sorry for your loss
Becky and family, I imagine there is no pain more far reaching and deeper than the loss of a child. Our thoughts and prayers go out in your time of sorrow. Becky, I recall the good times in teasing your Daniel and our Michelle they were twins when they were young as they looked so much alike. May Daniel be at peace now. Doris & Ron
Becky and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort as you go thru the next days, weeks and years. We know the sorrow of losing a son too, and share your heartache. love you all. Clarence and NOrma Cost
Dear Becky, Paul and John and families: Deepest sympathies to each of you over the loss of Dan. May you each find joy in your memories of him and find peace and comfort in the love of family, friends and your faith. You each will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky and family, I was so sorry to learn of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Linda
Terribly sorry for your loss.
Ive know Dan and his family for many years and my deepest condolencew go out to his family.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky and Family, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a child has to be the hardest loss of all. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
so sorry to hear about Dan. Natalie and her friends always hung about with dan. I remember them all hanging in the garage together. I will be thinking of the family TerriFiedorczyk Crago
Paul, Sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am very sorry for your loss. I wish I could come up with something to say that would ease the pain for all of you but I don’t think there are any words. I will be thinking of all of you. I will never forget Dan and the many good times we had together! Again, my deepest sympathies go out to the entire Vilga family.
Becky and family, we were so saddened to hear of the passing of Daniel. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. May God give you comfort and strength. May Daniel be reunited with his father in heaven. Take care.
Becky, Paul & Johnny & family: You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort during this difficult time. Ken & Sue Howell
Dear Becky and family, So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, The Ensminger Family