- Date Of Birth: August 19, 1925
- Date Of Death: April 24, 2016
- State: Connecticut
Velma P. Peila, 90, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Velma was born on August 19, 1925 in Blairsville, PA. daughter of the late Peter and Matilda (Nicol) Peila, Velma was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1943. Living most of her life in Manchester, after retiring in 1979 she moved to East Hartford to be closer to her sister and her family. Velma was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the State of Connecticut for over 29 years, working for the director of personnel for the Health Department. She was a longtime Communicant of St.