Malcolm Maurice Vega

1958 - 2015

Malcolm Maurice Vega obituary, 1958-2015, Collierville, TN

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Malcolm Vega Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2015.

Malcolm “Mel” Maurice Vega, age 56 years, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Collierville, TN. Loving father of Benjamin “Ben”, Jacob “Jake”, and Zackary “Zack” Vega. Son of the late Manuel M. Vega, Jr. and Hilda Sanchez Vega. Brother of Manuel “Manny” M. Vega, III (Janie), Michael M. Vega (Diana), Matthew M. Vega, and the late Mark M. Vega. Survived by the mother of his children, Sharon Anne Linnick Vega, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.



Mel earned his Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in New Orleans and served as an IT Manager for FedEx, Inc. in Memphis, TN. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed many trips along with friends.



Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Mel to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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September 24, 2015

Cecil Gaither

Malcolm it was a pleasure getting to know you while working at FedEx. The laughter and talks we shared will truly be treasured. My sympathies and prayers for your family.

September 4, 2015

Robert Jenkins

Malcolm was a great guy and manager who gave me an opportunity to shine on his team at FedEx. I truly believe we all have a path we must take and it was a pleasure having Malcolm on my path. He will be missed and my heart and prayers go out to his family.

September 3, 2015

Our condolensces and prayers are with the Vega Family.
Dr. Paul and Dr. Bud Mormon, Eyecare East.

September 2, 2015

Rest in peace friend.
Benny

September 2, 2015

Ric Marshall

You are loved, and missed. I will never forget the kindness you showed to me, or the faith in me you had. I look forward to seeing you again.

September 2, 2015

Malcolm now you can ride your Harley everyday on the heavenly road. To Malcolm's family: so sorry for the loss of your dad. Carolyn Meton, FedEx IT, Collierville TN

September 1, 2015

Nicholas Baudean

You will be missed Malcolm.

September 1, 2015

RIP Malcolm - from your friends in Lakeland, Florida -- FedEx EDI

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