Virginia Buriege Obituary

Virginia Pizzolato Buriege, age 86, passed away Thursday, January 3 at her home in Maringouin, Louisiana. She was born in Fordoche, Louisiana on November 13, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Sam Buriege, her parents Tony Pizzolato and Nancy Graffia, brother Anthony "Bud" Pizzolato, and sisters Maggie, Katie, Leona, Josie, and Lebeau. Survived by her children and their spouses, Nick Buriege, Sr. and special friend Ginger, Mary Buriege Morgan and husband Steve, Nancy Buriege Hafford and husband Larry, and Bennie and wife Paula Buriege; nine grandchildren Nick Buriege, Jr., Christina H. Hood, Kristie M. Langlois, David Buriege, Jody Buriege, Michael Morgan, Amanda Hafford, Mallorie B. Davis, and Phillip Buriege; and twelve great-grandchildren Lauren, Courtlyn, Beau, Austan, Chayse, Rylee, Ali, Wyatt, Alex, Chyane, Harlynn, and Brees. Pallbearers are her grandchildren Nick Buriege, Jr., David Buriege, Jody Buriege, and Phillip Buriege, and nephews Richard Torres and Michael Fortie. Honorary pallbearers are her brothers-in-law, Sam Fortie and Jack Torres, and nephews Anthony "Tadon" Miletello, Brandon Fortie, and Aaron Fortie. Very special thanks to her assistant and friend, Frances Dixon, and to her home-health nurse, Tricia Mann. Visitation will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Maringouin, Louisiana on Monday, January 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2013.
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Mary,Nancy&Family,
I'm so sorry about your mom.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jan J. Leger

Jan Leger

January 9, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy.. Praying for your family.

The Vorise Family (George, Cislyn, Marlon, and Demi)

January 8, 2013

Prayers and sympathy to you Nick and Jody during this time of loss.

Michelle Guillory

January 7, 2013

May God comfort you during your time of loss. We will keep the family uplifted in prayers.

Cawanda & Pat Lockman

January 7, 2013

My heart goes out to all of the family of Mrs. Virginia. She was a very special lady. I've known her since I was a little girl when she was working at the pharmacy. Even now when she would see me she would always ask about my mom even though she was not well. Remember all the good times. Although I will not be able to attend the services my thoughts and prayers will be with you all .

Hope Chustz

January 7, 2013

To Bennie and Family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and praying that your faith will give you strength in these testing times.

Sandra Guidry Davenport

January 6, 2013

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family

January 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With Sympathy,
A. Wesley's Funeral Home & Staff

January 6, 2013

to all the Buriege family, my deepest condolences to everyone. growing up next to the Buriege family mrs Virginia was so nice she would feed me if i was there at eating time. and talk to me about trouble i was in at my home. my heart and prayers go out to Mary,Nancy,Nick,Benny and all the rest of family

Robert Prestenback

January 4, 2013

I know that you have many loving memories to cherish. She will always be in your hearts. All though we will not be able to attend the services know that ours prayers are with each one of you. Stacy, Warren, Marisa & Jenna Stelly

January 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you have shared give you peace and comfort.

Benny & Jane Caruso

January 4, 2013

Mary & family,SO sorry to hear about your mother.She was always so cheerful & nice to everyone. Sherian & Ronnie Pourciau

January 4, 2013

to mr nick;and family
i love miss virginia;she was a sweet ladie;my daddy vincent graffia sr;talked with her on a daily basis;we are so saddned;for your lost;we not only lost a friend;but a cuzin;daddy would call and they talked about the weather;how she was doin;and she always asked about me!so sorry for the famalies lost! vincent graffia sr;peggy graffia dunaway;vincent graffia jr;shelby graffia;gerry graffia! livonia louisiana!

January 4, 2013

Virginia was such a fine lady who took such good and loving care of Sam.

I will never forget her kindness and loving care.

I shall keep her and her family in my prayers.

Boyd E. Helm, M.D.

January 4, 2013

Very sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother.

Lisa Beamon-Cox

January 3, 2013

To The Buriege(Benny)Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Look to God for all your help.

Milton Moore & Family

January 3, 2013

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