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Antonio Vargas Obituary
September 16, 1949 - July 8, 2023
DeLand, Florida - Passed in peace on Saturday, July 8, at home, age 73.
Antonio emigrated from Cuba at the age of 5 and settled in Hialeah, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida where he met his wife of 46 years, Joyce Rodriguez.
Antonio will be fondly remembered as a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, distinguished CPA (partner and founder of Vargas, Piedra & Company), talented musician, and devoted family man.
He is survived by his wife Joyce, brother Oscar, three children, James (Courtney), Antonio Jr. (Melinda), Vanessa (Brian), and three granddaughters, Cassidy, Vera, and Evelyn.
Memorial service to be held on Monday, July 17 from 5-7 P.M. at Allen Summerhill Funeral Home, DeLand, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Antonio Vargas
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Sanford Horwitz
August 20, 2023
Joyce ,
My sincerest condolences to you , your children and grandchildren.
I worked with Tony at Goldstein, Covin Beer. I was a young accountant that Tony mentored. He also taught me some bad words in Spanish . Although I never got to see Tony after he left GCB, he has always stayed in my mind with the fondest memories. And likewise for you Joyce. I hope the passage of time eases your pain and the blessing of 3 beautiful grandchildren.
Sandy ( and Janet ) Horwitz
305-725-1119
S Chambers
July 17, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
John Powell
July 14, 2023
I met Tony while in college at the University of Florida in Gainesville. We shared the same musical interests and were compatible musically. In college we performed with two other friends and would sing three and four part harmonies of songs by the Beatles, America, CSN&Y, Eagles, and others. It was such a wonderful time. We stayed in touch and became long time friends. I would come to Miami and jam with him, and he would come to the Tampa Bay area to jam with me. I got to know Tony pretty well. He would tell me about his time in the Army, about immigrating from Cuba, his business, his family, and his love and pride for his children. I very much valued our friendship and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed!
Chauncey & Evan Anderson
July 12, 2023
We share in the sadness of the loss of Antonio.
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