BLACKSBURG, Va., June 25 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Anthony M. Purcell, Dining Services assistant director for Southgate Center, passed on June 15, 2026. He was 62.
Purcell recently celebrated 35 years of service with the university. His career with Dining began prior to joining the catering department, where he became director in 1990.
In 2008, Purcell transitioned into his role as assistant director of Southgate Center, ensuring product and service support to all six dining centers on the Blacksburg campus. In this position, he made a lasting impact on the department as a strong advocate for the employees he led.
"Anthony touched countless lives during his time at Virginia...