1921
2017
Hazel Emma Vargo ("Tootie"), 96, of Huntsville, AL, formerly a long-time resident of Fort Lauderdale, FL, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Hazel was born on March 19, 1921, in Waynesville, MO, the daughter of Bertha Martin Brisch and Luke Brisch. Hazel grew up in St. Louis.
Hazel married the love of her life, Frank J. Vargo, in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1940, raising their two children, Carole and Bob, in St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale. Hazel moved to Huntsville 20 years ago to be close to her children.
Hazel was a dedicated and hard worker. She worked as a manager and market buyer for Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue for many years before retiring.
Hazel was a devoted and loving mother. She was known for her endless energy. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Hazel was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Vargo, devoted mother of Carole L. Vargo and Robert F. Vargo and his wife, Alice Anne Vargo, all of Huntsville, and loving grandmother of Lindsay M. Vargo of Nashville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Vargo, her parents, Luke M. Brisch and Bertha M. Brisch, and sister, Lucile Rowe, and a number of other relatives and close friends.
There will be a private graveside service for immediate family members at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
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December 27, 2017
To the Vargo Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
December 21, 2017
Matt Smith
Carol, I am sorry for your loss. I know it's additionally difficult over the holidays. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts, especially this week.
December 21, 2017
Mary Thigpen
Carole & Bob: Deborah Thigpen, who lives next door to Ms. Hazel, is my daughter, so each time I visited Deborah, I usually saw Ms. Hazel. She was a very sweet lady who seemed to enjoy life and loved her fur babies! I am so glad to have known her. No matter the age, we all miss our parents! Please know you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
December 21, 2017
Carol,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Keeping you close in thought during this difficult time.
Mary Nair
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