Joseph Edward Vargo

July 1, 1934 - February 12, 2020

JOSEPH EDWARD VARGO, age 85 of Ewing Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Capital Health System at Fuld. Joseph was born in Merced, CA on July 1, 1934, to Joseph A. and Anna (Moran) Vargo, the eldest of four children. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved sister Mary Ann Kroehling. Joe proudly served his country for 41 years in the US Air Force and US Air Force Reserves. He served during the Korean War, Vietnam War Era and Desert Shield/Desert Storm conflicts holding rank of Master Sergeant. He retired in 1998 from the United States Postal Service after 41 years of service. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Marianne (Grace) Vargo; his children, Barbara Zuczek, Karen (Wayne) Wolf, Marie (James) Walker and Joseph (Kimberly) Vargo and grandchildren Zachary Zuczek and Amanda Vargo, his sisters Teresa Bartek and Helen Vargo, sister in law Kathleen (Michael) DiNatale as well as many loved nieces, nephews and treasured friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618, a service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment and military honors will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Cedar Lane, Trenton, NJ www.murphyfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.