Jose A. Vargas

1949 - 2016

Jose A. Vargas obituary, 1949-2016

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Jose Vargas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2016.

Jose A. Vargas, age 67, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was the husband of Luica (Felicione) Vargas whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Azores, a son of the late Manuel da Terra and Senhorinha (Amaral) Vargas, he lived most of his life in Dartmouth before residing in New Bedford.

Joe worked at Chamberlain Manufacturing before establishing his own business, East Coast Forms Company, and was a former member of the Prince Henry Society.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Tina Vargas and her companion Ed Nickerson of Dartmouth and Karen Giorgianni and her husband Brian of New Bedford, four grandchildren: Sabrina and Kilian Vargas, Mia Giorgianni and Mackenzie Rappa, Brian, Hayden and Victoria Giorgianni and several adoring nieces and nephews. He was the cherished baby brother of Maria Vargas, Eduina Santos and her husband Manuel and Zulmira Antonio and her husband Joao, and predeceased by two sisters: Tina Jacinto and Maria Lemos.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10AM at St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5PM to 8PM at Waring-Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral Home, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 S Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118. For online tributes and directions please visit: waring-sullivan.com

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December 16, 2016

Joe was a fantastic human being. We was a great business friend and always did a great job for us. Since his retirement I have made it a point to call and talk to him once or twice a year in order to pick his brain or to see how he was doing. I was very saddened to recently learn that he has passed. I am sorry we did not know sooner. God bless you buddy. ......Jeff Nyren

September 6, 2016

Dianne (Couto) Pacheco

My deepest sympathy Lue to you and your daughters. Joe will be missed....I was honored to have Joe do a construction job for me while I was still living in Ma. Joe had a wonderful personality. I am very honored to have you and Joe as god-parents to my son Shane.

August 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Joe was actually my Brother Alan's friend but I would see him one in awile around town and my husband knew him thru the construction business..Joe was truly a gentleman.....my deepest sympathy to you and your family Deborah Couto- Long....Port Charlotte Fl.

August 25, 2016

Alan Couto

Good bye my dear friend. You have left me with the gift of so many fond memories, and I Thank you for that. I am beyond grateful that I had the opportunity to converse with you recently. I add my sincere condolence to you your wife and daughters. Know that you are loved and will surely be missed.Rest in peace my friend!

August 24, 2016

Debra lemos

Aunt Lue Karen and Tina Sorry for the pain in your heart.. We feel you Clayton ,Alecks, and Debra Lemos.

August 24, 2016

George Whalen

I've been in construction 33 years, Joe was one of the few true gentlemen I met along the way. I always enjoyed his company weather working or just having an informal conversation with him.He will be missed.

August 24, 2016

Stan and Delilah Lemos

So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to you and your family, you're in our prayers.

August 22, 2016

Teresa Frenette

Lue and family...so sorry for the loss of your husband...my thoughts and prayers are with you all...cherish and remember all those good times..hugs...Teresa Frenette

August 21, 2016

John Taylor

Sorry for your loss,what a hero Karen and family,Tina,Mrs.vargas May god be with you. John ///. and Toni Taylor Westport ma. RIP.

August 20, 2016

Susan Sousa

Lue I am so so sorry for the loss of your loving husband, my heart is breaking for you. My sympathy to you and your loving family. God give you all strength at this very difficult time. He will always be by your side guiding you all, he is your special angel. love you xoxoxo

Love longtime friend Susan Sousa

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