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Matthew Wargo Obituary

WARGO Cpl. Matthew James Wargo, age 27 of Ansonia, husband of Cheryl Lalonde Wargo, died suddenly on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Born in Norwalk on September 29, 1982, he was a son of Debbie Gorman Wargo of Ansonia and the late Bruce Wargo. A graduate of Masuk High School, Class of 2001, he was currently attending Southern Connecticut State University. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he completed and graduated Honor Guard Private 1st Class from Parris Island, S.C. Matt proudly served his country during two tours of duty in Iraq. A distinguished Marine, he received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. While in Iraq, he came under heavy fire and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, as well as, the Iraq Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, as well as, many additional commendations. An avid sportsman, he starred in football at Masuk High School, played rugby for the New Haven Old Blacks and was a personal trainer and bodybuilder. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include three sisters, Ellen Mozzi and her husband, Alan of Stratford, Jessica Wargo of Staten Island, N.Y. and Amanda Wargo of Ansonia; his paternal grandmother, Eleanor Wargo of Norwalk; an aunt and uncle, Sue-Ellen and Bert Chieffalo of Fairfield; and his father and mother-in-law, Michael and Rose Mary Lalonde of Monroe. He truly enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews, Suzanne and Michael Mozzi and Michael Jr. Alex and Jax Iovino. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Zolton Wargo; his maternal grandparents, James Jr. and Velma Gorman; and two uncles, James Gorman III and James Wargo. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Patrick Church, 851 North Ave., Bridgeport on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Norwalk. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family through the funeral director. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2010.

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A saddened friend...

March 30, 2010

Missing you today....so very much - looking at your picture on my desk - so very sad....

Elizabeth & Chad Soward

March 30, 2010

Cheryl,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness! I am so sorry for your loss.

Lisa & Chris Tilson

March 29, 2010

Cheryl & Family,
Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt may you rest in peace.

Maryann and John Kratky

March 28, 2010

Dear Cheryl and family,
Our sincere sympathy is with you. You are in our prayers.

Dear Matt,
The hand of God shall hold you,
The peace of God enfold you,
The love that dreamed and formed you
Still surrounds you here today.
The light of God besides you,
Above, beneath, inside you,
The light that shines to guide you home
To the loving hand of God.
---Marty Haugen---

Heather & Debbie Bobela

March 27, 2010

Dear Cheryl, LaLonde & Wargo families,
So sorry to hear about Matt. May you find comfort in your memories. Our prayers are with you.

Alexi Strish

March 27, 2010

Rest in Peace Matt. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends.

March 26, 2010

To the Wargo and Lalonde families....
my deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you.
It is a real tragedy, but, life must go on for all of you.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt, may you rest in peace.

Tony Chieffalo
Norwalk, CT

Mandy Taylor

March 26, 2010

Cheryl I am so so sorry. I love you, and will always be there for you especially through this difficult time. You are a sister to me. Matt will be missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family. xoxo

Tony DiCerbo

March 26, 2010

To the Wargo family and friends; I was a personal trainer with Matt for only one and a half years and in that short time he showed me what a great person he was. Always upbeat and smiling! He will be truly missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Jessica Genest

March 26, 2010

Matt may you rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to Matt's family and friends. You are all in my prayers.

Karen Hutchinson

March 26, 2010

Dear Cheryl,and the Wargo and LaLonde Families, Our hearts and prayers are with you all during such a sad and painful time. My husband coached Matt in Little League, my son attended Masuk with him. He will always be remembered and sadly missed. With Love and Prayers, The Hutchinson Family

C Caiella

March 26, 2010

To the Wargo family: Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Wargo, as our son refers to him, served with our son in Iraq, and was an amazing warrior. His service to our country is greatly appreciated. Please KNOW that you all are in our prayers during this difficult, painful time. Phillipians 4:13 GOD Bless
The Caiella Family

March 26, 2010

I just found their wedding video. I must say it is the most beautiful wedding video I have ever seen. http://www.ctpds.com/WWW_CT/photogallery8.html

March 25, 2010

To the Wargo family, Our deepest sympathies on losing Matt. We have known Matt since he and Michael( our son) went to school, played sports and became good friends. I will always remember Matt's great smile and his quickness to always say "hello" to us. Hopefully you can find some comfort in knowing what a wonderful person Matt was. Matt, may you rest in peace. Kim and Carl DiVico

March 25, 2010

Cheryl and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this horrible ordeal. My prayers are with you.

-Beth Lawrence

Celine Moyse

March 25, 2010

To Matt's family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Matt, may your heart and soul rest in peace.

rachel fabelinksy

March 25, 2010

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Bernadette O'Neil

March 25, 2010

Cheryl and family,

The poem above helped me tremendously when I lost my dad. We were very very close and I missed him terribly. I hope it will do the same for you. Remember all the great times you had together and know that some day you will be together again in Heaven with God our Holy Father. God bless you all.

Katie Putnam

March 25, 2010

Though this is very difficult, try to find comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends....he will be missed by so many. Matt - my buddy - my friend - rest in peace.

Lauren Crossman-Rua

March 25, 2010

Thinking of you all at this time. Matt will be missed, but will never be forgotten. - Lauren Rua

March 25, 2010

Thinking of you always

Jessica Iovino

March 25, 2010

My heart breaks for My sister and Matthew's family. Matthew will be greatly missed by alot of people. Especially his family and my childeren who loved him soooo much! To my sister, I love you and will be here for you and that goes for his family as well. xo RIP Matthew

Bernadette O'Neil

March 25, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

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