Samuel Vargas, age 97, of Palm Bay, Florida, born in Lares, Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He joins his wife Elba Vargas and grand-daughter Rhea, and leaves his daughter, Elva M. Roig, and son, Samuel Vargas, Jr. His life was blessed with 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He immigrated from Puerto Rico, to start a new life with his family in Chicago. A successful business owner, he owned and operated a grocery until he retired, when he traveled to Europe, cruised the Caribbean and took long drives, because he loved to take long drives. He was a sharp dresser, a lover of tango music, and could whistle like no other.
A committal service for Samuel will be held Monday, September 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, please offer your prayers and please direct any donations to the American Heart Association in Samuel Vargas’ name.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Vargas family.