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Thomas Wargo Obituary
GRANGER - Thomas L. Wargo, 67, passed away in his home after an illness surrounded by his family early in the morning of July 17, 2011. He was born January 17, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Manus and Lucille (Delinski) Wargo. He was a 1962 graduate of St. Joseph's High School and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1966. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam, and a was a longtime parishoner of St. Pius X Church. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Marguerite "Peggy" Wargo; two daughters, Jennifer K. (Christopher) Freitas of Jupiter, Florida, and Sarah E. Wargo of South Bend; son, Patrick T. Wargo of Dallas, Texas; stepson, Joseph R. Tuttle of South Bend; sister, Lucy Wargo of South Bend; and grandchildren, Christopher John "C.J.," Brendan Thomas and Henry Patrick Freitas, and Olivia Grace Tuttle. Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Tuesday in the McGann Hay, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, enter off Cherry Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior. A gravesite service will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Center for Hospice Care or to the St. Pius X Building Fund. To send condolences or share memories with the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com.
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for Thomas Wargo
Bob Booth - Lighthouse Point, FL
July 12, 2024
Its sad to see a former classmate pass.
Janey Anderson
July 21, 2011
I have some very fond memories of being a classmate of Tom`s at St. Joe High in South Bend. He was such a nice guy, a good athlete and super smart too. I was sorry to hear of his passing.
July 20, 2011
To Peggy, Jennie, Sarah and Patrick. I feel very happy to have known Tom. He hired me at Jordan, we became neighbors but most of all he was my friend. I will miss him. Dave Wolach, Indianapolis
July 20, 2011
I have very pleasant memories of Tom from when we were both quite young
Al Lind
July 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. I knew Tom for about twelve years,primarily through sports and football. He was an inspiration to me.
lou Grounds
July 19, 2011
I knewTom for just a short time when he and I worked together as drivers. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sam & Julie Countess
July 18, 2011
Peggy and Family,
Julie, I and the rest of our family were so saddened to hear about Tom's passing. He was truely one of the most unique, intelligent and kind people that we have ever known.
We all know that he is with God and working on the latest crossword puzzle.
Robert Booth
July 18, 2011
To Tom's family,
Tom was one of the nicest people on the planet. All of us who knew him at St. Joe High School are deeply saddened by his passing.
Pam Getz
July 18, 2011
My prayers to you Peggy and family. Tom and you were always so nice to me at Jordan's many years ago when I worked with you.
Love to you all,
Pam Getz and family
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