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Claudia Vargas Obituary
April 7, 1945 - January 22, 2021
Town of Newburgh, NY
Claudia C. Vargas, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was 75.
Daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia (Wirth) Jefferies, she was born on April 7, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Claudia, a longtime area resident, was a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and former bilingual teacher for the Miami Dade and the Detroit School Districts. She was a member of the Newburgh Yacht Club, and was a volunteer teacher with the Nora Cronin Presentation Academy in Newburgh. Claudia was a parishioner of St. Patrick's and Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, where she was a former CCD teacher. A woman of deep faith, she was a member of the Renew Prayer Group and TAPS.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dr. Felix L. Vargas, at home; three daughters: Michelle (Michael) Herbst of Geneva, IL, Suzanne Vargas and Claudia Anne Vargas, both of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Susan Morgan and Carolyn Martin; two brothers, Arthur Jefferies and Douglas Jefferies; brother and sisters-in-law, Jose (Loli) Vargas and Emilio (Mirtica) Blanco; eight grandchildren: Victoria Herbst, Isabella Herbst, Maria Anastasi, Joe Herbst, Chris Anastasi, Carmen Anastasi, Joshua Morris and Delilah Morris; along with beloved nieces, nephews, goddaughters and a host of caring friends.
In addition to her parents, Claudia is predeceased by a brother, Charles Jefferies.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY.
Due to the continued public health concerns, please know that there is an occupancy limitation which may cause a wait time, please be respectful of your time visiting. Facial covering must be worn in the funeral home at all times, and social distancing must be practiced. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and has been changed to St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh, NY. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Claudia's memory can be made to the Nora Cronin Presentation Academy, 69 Bayview Terrace, Newburgh, NY 12550
Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.
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Elfriede kiraly
January 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Sincerely Elfriede Kiraly
DONNA Cornell
January 29, 2021
so very sorry for the loss to this family. She was a very lovely person.
Skip
January 28, 2021
Felix And family, I am so sorry for your loss. Claudia was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. I’m sorry I missed the service. It has been awhile since I’ve seen you guys but always ask Dr Koumas
If he has talked to you and also get an update on Claudia condition (also Phyllis before she moved to Florida).
Again my sincere condolences.
Skip Harding
Sandra Yorke Schadt
January 26, 2021
My words are not adequate enough to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. May Claudia rest in peace and your hearts heal with pleasant memories. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Claudia's family.
Frances R Jaeger
January 26, 2021
Hello, I am Frances Randazzo Jaeger. I send my condolences to her family and the Vargas family.
I hope you remember me as I was Dr. Vargas’, Felix’s father, secretary when the Dr. opened his office in the 60’s, on Gidney Avenue.
I remember my times with the family, when I met Claudia.
I am so sorry to learn of her passing. My thoughts ands prayers to everyone.
Richard Pisani
January 25, 2021
Felix, I am so sorry to read of Claudia's passing. You may not remember me, but I will always remember you "Mal Hombre" May Claudia rest in peace.
fran
January 24, 2021
claudia will always be remembered by her church community as a woman of the church. she loved and supported anyone with whom she came in contact. Those of us who knew her will miss her openness and acceptance of all.
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