Broken Pipe - Vernon Vig

[Ted Vig]

My uncle Vernon passed away this morning. Many of you knew him from the New York pipe club or a president of the UPCA. He was knowledgeable and passionate about pipes. I know several in here have told me he was a mentor. I know he was to me. He will be sorely missed. I'll write more later. I just got the news and knew others would want to know. Raise a pipe for Vernon and keep his family in your thoughts.

 

[krizzose]

I’m very sorry for your loss

 

[crashthegrey]

I am so sorry, Ted. He was a huge help to me learning how to help guide the UPCA. Besides everywhere else I saw him, and his support of Capitaland, for the last six years I have leaned on his knowledge as our President Emeritus. It will be difficult without his guidance.

 

[woodsroad]

My uncle Vernon passed away this morning. Many of you knew him from the New York pipe club or a president of the UPCA. He was knowledgeable and passionate about pipes. I know several in here have told me he was a mentor. I know he was to me. He will be sorely missed. I'll write more later. I just got the news and knew others would want to know. Raise a pipe for Vernon and keep his family in your thoughts.View attachment 370805

Ted, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Vernon was just as he is in this photo: An optimistic, enjoyable person to be around, always full of enthusiasm, just a pleasure to be with. I know that the two of you were close and my heart goes out to you for that warm, empty space Vernon leaves behind.

And thank you for posting this here. I've suspended my FB account, so I don't get to see Ted's Guitars and Vernon Update page anymore. I'll miss that.

 

[daveinlax]

Definitely a Legend in the hobby. RIP

 

[georged]

If the pipe hobby was an ocean pier, Vernon would be one of its pilings.

Well done, Sir.

You will be missed.

RIP

 

[fMf Piper]

Really sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.

 

[spike]

I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but knew about him through his great work with the UPCA. God rest his soul.

 

[9mmpuffer]

My condolences for your loss. From what I heard and read, Vernon was a real pillar of the US pipe community.

 

[wyfbane]

My condolences. Peace to your family.

 

[JimInks]

My condolences, my friend.

 

[sablebrush52]

Please accept my sincere condolences.

RIP

 

[BriaronBoerum]

My condolences to you and your family, he sounds like he was an exceptional person.

 

[geopiper]

Sorry to hear news of his passing. Thank you for sharing.

 

[BenMN]

Not surprised to learn that your relative was also a well-respected and helpful member of the pipe community.

May he rest in peace

Best wishes to you and your family

 

[admin]

RIP Vernon. So sorry for your loss, Ted.

Vernon was one of the first people I met when I started this site and started attending pipe shows back in 2009. He was always so positive, enthusiast, motivating and supportive to what I was doing when the site was so new and unknown. I will always remember and appreciate him for that.

 

[Sigmund]

Im sorry for you loss. Great photo and a great way for him to be remembered.

 

[condorlover1]

I very sorry for your loss. I met Vernon Vig a few times at NY Pipe Club meetings and he was an absolute gentleman. They don't make them like that anymore. The world just got a little more empty. RIP

 

[9mmpuffer]

For those interested, this episode will put a smile on your face...

https://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-243/

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.