Frank Joseph Vargo

FRANK JOSEPH VARGO, "Francis", most beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2003. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 4, 1916 and is preceded in the death by his parents, Paul and Anna Vargo; brother, George Vargo and sister, Marianne Voss. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rita Hurajt Vargo, sons; Mark Vargo of Brooklyn, New York, Claude and wife Gloria Vargo of Atlanta, Georgia, Brian Vargo of Colorado; daughters, Robin Vargo Sifuentes and husband Jose Luis of San Antonio, Vanita Vargo Netek and husband Gerard of Buda, TX. Grandchildren are Christina, Dennis and wife Melissa, Travis and wife Nikki and Amanda Vargo; Gabriel and Sarah Sifuentes; and Nadia Netek. Great grandchildren are Kaylee and Kenzie Vargo. He is also survived by is brothers, Paul, and Albert and wife Janice, and numerous nieces and nephews. In the Cleveland, Ohio area he attended Fenn College, was a sales engineer for the Mills Company and co-president of Baylor and Vargo, Inc. as well as co-owner of Vargo's Delicatessen. In Houston he was owner of the Black angus Restaurant for 31 years and as member of the Houston Restaurant Association was honored as Restaurateur of the Month for April of 1967 and as active board member was instrumental in establishing the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. He was a very active member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church having been a charter member of both the Knights of Columbus number 6527 and Men's Club for which he was treasurer for 18 years. His piety was expressed as usher and as member of the Perpetual Adoration Group for over 20 years. He was an avid reader, gardener and sports enthusiast both as spectator and participant especially baseball, football and golf. As a mark of his skill in tennis he was a warm-up partner for Poncho Gonzalez. Frank's gentleness, generosity and empathy for others will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and staff of the Black Angus. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2003, in the Chapel of J.B. Earthman - Tanglewood Funeral Directors, 5740 San Felipe at Bering Drive. The Funeral Mass will be held Friday morning, 10:30 a.m., September 19, 2003, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail. To honor Frank, memorial contributions may be made to The Grotto Fund, at St. John Vianney for unborn children, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079 or Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.