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NORMAN J. VARGO
1934 - 2019
NORMAN J. VARGO
1934 - 2019
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BORN
1934
DIED
2019
NORMAN VARGO Obituary
Age 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019, after an amazing life that saw him go from the rugged Steel Valley to various places around the world. Born in Munhall on March 23, 1934, he was the doting husband of 61 years to his sweetheart, Audrey (Cawley) Vargo; and the loving father of Mark (Sharon) Vargo, of North Huntingdon, Michael (Brian) Vargo, of Mt. Joy, Sandee Vargo, of North Huntingdon and Gary (Taryn) Vargo, of Irwin. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren, Christopher (Tiffany) Vargo, of North Huntingdon, Sean (Erin) Vargo, of North Versailles and Tennyson Vargo, of Irwin. Stormin' Norman, as he is known both locally and nationally, was the Sports Editor of The McKeesport Daily News. He covered the Pittsburgh Steelers for 27 seasons - a total of 586 games, including five of their Super Bowl appearances. Friends will be received, Mon., May 6, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. A funeral service will take place Tues., May 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or Action for Animals in Latrobe. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com.
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Ira Katz
August 19, 2019
As the football season is now in swing, I think of my great late friend Norm Vargo. We had so many laughs, good times and great conversations on Steeler Road trips over the years. Norm was also one of the most kind, bright journalists I have ever met. He had a true passion for his craft.
I also enjoyed talking Pirates baseball with Norm. We would talk the 71 and 79 championship teams and Bob Prince and the need for a new ball park for the Pirates that was baseball oriented. Norm got to see that happen with the development of PNC Park.
Norm also was a library book on Western Pennsylvania athletes. He could name the entire roster of assistant and head coaches and he would tell you if a guy had ties to Western Pennsylvania.
Norm you left some incredible stories that I still have on Bradshaw, Franco, Clemente, Stargell and Pitt football and Penn State Football too.
Norm represented everything that is good about Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, hard work dedication, commitment to his employer he could have jumped ship to a bigger publication but he like representing McKeesport and that community.
We fondly remember a lift well lived this late summer. RIP, Norm thanks for so many good times and memories.
Pam Renda
May 30, 2019
Dear family. We were saddened when we heard of the passing away of uncle Norman.
May you find peace and comfort in treasured memories. my our Lord Jesus bring peace to your hearts as you grieve. Please accept our deepest condolences at your loss.
Cousin Pam (Grib) Renda
American Heart Association
May 6, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Len Pasquarelli
May 5, 2019
Vargo family,
Condolences on the loss of one of the nicest, and funniest, men I ever met. Many great memories od Storman' Norman.
Lynne & Terry Molyneaux
May 5, 2019
Norm was such a nice man. We always enjoyed talking with him in the press box or offices at Three Rivers. Our condolences on your loss. You will be in our prayers.
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