Julius John VARGO

VARGO Julius John Julius John Vargo, 84, of Summerville, SC died Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, SC. Mr. Vargo was born in Toledo, OH, April 3, 1927, a son of the late Julius Vargo and Elizabeth Orosz Vargo. Mr. Vargo worked for the city of Toledo for 36 years, retiring as superintendent of solid waste in 1984. Mr. Vargo was inducted into the Birmingham Hall of Fame in 1983 for his outstanding leadership, good sportsmanship and civic involvement in sponsoring the Kids' Fishing Rodeo at Waldon Pond for over 40 years. He was also recognized for his distinguished bowling career with the Hagerty All-Star League, Sports Center East Side Traveling League and multiple team and doubles championships at the William Penn tournaments. Mr. Vargo was a 32 degree Mason, a lifelong member of Calvin United Church of Christ and the Toledo Hungarian Club. He was a member of Boaz and Robinson Locke Lodge # 659 and Fort Meigs Chapter # 29, both of Toledo, OH and a 43-year member of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Vargo was a World War II veteran with the US Coast Guard. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion, Christ Dunberger Post, Oregon, OH. He was known as an avid fisherman throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed spending his summers at his home on Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie. After retirement he and his wife wintered for many years at their Lake Marion home. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Zakrzewski Vargo of Summerville; two daughters, Capt. Jeanne K. Vargo, USN (ret), Fairfax Station, VA and Joanne L. Vargo of Toledo, OH; two grandchildren, James O. McKnight and Janna R. McKnight of Fairfax Station, VA; one brother, John E. Vargo and one sister, Elizabeth L. Renz, both of Toledo, OH. A memorial service will be held in Toledo, OH at a later date. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483.