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David Vargo Obituary
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 13, 2013. David was born to Louis and Lois Vargo on April 21, 1935 in East St Louis, Illinois. In 1944 the Vargo family relocated to San Francisco, Ca.
David Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Crew Chief on a Helicopter Squad at Edwards Air Force Base and Fight Test Center. After receiving his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force David attended the City College of San Francisco, Ca. and earned his AA in Criminal Justice. While their he met and married his wife, Charlene. In 1958 they moved to San Rafael, Ca. where they raised their family.
David is survived by his wife Charlene, his son and daughter in-law, Rocky J. and Lisa Vargo, His daughter Kari Vargo-Loberg preceded in death in 2006, he is also survived by granddaughters Jessica (Dan) McClain, Jaclyn Loberg, sisters Linda Twain and Norma Criglar and Brother Larry who preceded in death in 1991, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
David retired from the San Rafael Police Department in 1983. He coached Little League Baseball, woman's softball and earned his teaching credential so he could coach softball at Terra Linda High School. David also had a passion for music, where he sang in various choruses in the Bay Area. Since 2001 David had been singing as a tenor with the Novato Music Association. David was also involved in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Foot Printers Association and the International Police Association, just to name a few.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made on his behalf to:
Kari Vargo-Loberg Scholarship Fund, 320 Nova Albion Way (Terra Linda High School) San Rafael, Ca. 94903 or Novato Music Association, P.O. Box 934 Novato, Ca. 94948
Friends and Relatives are invited to Attend a celebration of David's wonderful life on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:00pm-6:00pm at: Sam's Place, 1545 So. Novato Blvd. Novato, Ca. 94948
For more information, please see www.keatonfunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gail (Territo)Loretta
December 31, 2013
sorry to hear of David our best to you and your family.
Tom and Rachel Odetto
July 1, 2013
To The Vargo Family
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Dave back in 1972/1973, when I was a cadet at SRPD. He was a good friend and was always there to help out. I also had fun coaching against his team in softball. Rest in peace and God speed. Tom Odetto Sr. MCSO (Retired)
Bethe Jensen
June 22, 2013
Such fond memories of Dave & Charlene at our house. Here's to Dave and my dad (John Riordan) enjoying a martini up in Heaven!
James Mac Donald
June 19, 2013
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dave many years on graveyard shifts with San Rafael PD. I also had the pleasure of assisting him with coaching the Terra Linda HS varsity girls softball team for three years.
His laughter, compassion, and knowledge in these and other areas were inspirational. I am a better person because of Dave.
My sincere sympathy to Dave's family, friends, and co-workers.
For those of us who worked with him at SRPD we know that we'll see him again at "Round Up!"
Susan Charlton
June 18, 2013
David sang many years with the Mayflower Chorus and became a good friend. I'll miss his beautiful tenor voice, his big grin, and his love of life.
Charlie Metcalf
June 17, 2013
It was my pleasure and honor to have worked with Dave Vargo during the final years before his retirement, and to have visited him after he retired. He influenced me and many others as we built our careers.
Gene Pennington
June 14, 2013
Dave was a very kind person. He was a very good police officer. He taught me many things while working at San Rafael Police Department that later helped me when investigating crimes. Dave enjoyed his Little League and other softball program and was a great coach. Dave will be missed.
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