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Anthony Vargas Obituary

ANTHONY JOSEPH VARGAS "Tony" Gary, Indiana Age 57, born September 23, 1950, a lifelong resident of Gary, Indiana. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Preceded in death by father, Amado C. Mangual; sister, Anita Gamez; niece, Atina Rodriguez; and grandparents. Survived by mother, Rosa (Leon) Mangual; father, Jesse (Irma) Vargas; son, Anthony Ramirez; daughters, Marcy (Aaron) Lee and Tiffany Morales; nine grandchildren, special mention, Elijah, Felicia and Jose Jr.; brothers, Mark (Jeanine) Vargas and Amado C. Mangual Jr.; sisters, Deborah Surgener, Jennie Teague, Judith Williams, Gloria (Peter) Obregon, Sorida DeLeon, Neraida Torres, Angelina Mangual and Laura Alcocer; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony was well known in the NA/AA community. His presence, charm, laughter, and encouragement will be missed by many. Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland St., Merrillville, IN. Visitation and mass Saturday, 10 a.m., Holy Angels Cathedral, 640 Tyler St., Gary, IN. Burial at Calumet Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2007.

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Natalie Leon

December 13, 2007

To The Vargas Family,
My prayers go out to the family in is time of need. Tony was well know in our family.

The Leon Family

BEN WHITE

December 1, 2007

god bless you brother TONY.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE CLOSE TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

Kristina Ramirez

November 30, 2007

I want to send the family my condolences for your loss. And Tiffany God Bless You!

Kristina,Bianca,Brandon,Bryan,Brook
(Tony's Grandchildren)

Marie & Irv Cross

November 30, 2007

Our greatest sympathy gos out to Tony's family.
Tony has touched many lives. He was a good man & had a good heart.
He will be truly be missed in his N.A. home group. RIP TONY !

Gladys Medina-Newell

November 29, 2007

To the Vargas and Mangual Families,

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Anthony was my brother Colven's friend. Now two friends are joined together in heaven. May God give you comfort and strength through this difficult time.

Dave Wilburn

November 29, 2007

Toney was a very nice man who was part of my and my familys life for the last 15 years , he was a good man that would help anybody any way he could and did help many people in many diffrent ways , it is truley a sad day to lose a great man of this caliber, but in return God has regained a loving and loyle son back in his arms , and us who believe as Toney did will see him again with are other lost loved ones in the great kingdom of Heaven rest in peace Toney your freinds that were like family - The Wilburns

ODILIA PEDROZA

November 29, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

LILY PEDROZA FONTANEZ

November 29, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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