Rafael A. Vargas

Rafael A. Vargas., age 72, of Marlton, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 04, 2021. He was born in San Juan Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Rafael and Sara Vargas. Rafael was a hard-working family man. He was a retired jeweler, who operated a store in Philadelphia for many years. He was enjoyed music, playing guitar and collecting antiques. Most all, he loved being with his family.. He was the beloved husband of Kyong for 25 years and father of Jocelyn (husband Kyle) Hall and Rafael (wife Andrea) Vargas Jr. He will be sadly missed by his sisters; Gladys, Lydia, Lucy, Sara, Mary, Agnes, His brothers; Ricky, Joe, And Danny, many nieces, nephews, and by all who knew him. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all! Rafael was preceded in death by his sister; Sylvia, and by his brothers Edwin, Luis, and Willy. Relatives and friends are invited to Rafael's Life Celebration on Monday; December 13, 2021 from 10 to 12pm at the Geitner Givnish of Olney; 6230 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Followed by his service at 12 noon. His interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery Philadelphia In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Rafael's memory to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation at https://give2.chop.edu To share a thought or a memory of Rafael, please visit www.lifecelebration.com.