He is survived by Lillian Vargo, his loving wife of 67 years; daughter, Laura Vargo, son, Raymond A. Vargo; grandchildren, Rachel Barnett, Jessica Barnett and Andrea Barnett; great grandchildren, Gisselle, Frankie, Annabella and son-in-law, Rich Dees.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Julius Vargo; daughter,
Marilyn Dees, and brother, William Vargo.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, assigned as an Aircraft Engine Specialist in the 43rd Bomb Wing 9th Air Refueling Squadron. After retiring from Union Carbide Corporation, he enjoyed bowling, collecting model planes and working on classic car engines.
Raymond will deeply be missed and forever our hero.
A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, Florida 33511. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 SR-72 Sarasota, Florida 34241.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsboroMemorial.com for the Vargo family.