James Vargas Obituary

Bro, you fought a long, hard, brave battle and no one knows better than I. You are a true inspiration to me and those who understood your struggles. You proved time and again that there is always hope and that nothing is impossible. You were a good friend to many and loved by all.
I love you and I'll miss you.
My Brother, My Friend, My Hero
Kevin

Jamie and Jimmy, I am so sorry about your dad. You will all be in my prayers. When I think of your dad I remember how nice he always was to me, and how he used to sit with my little brother Kevin at our sporting events. The two of them made quite a pair. May your dad rest in peace.

I am a retired Illinois State Policeman who work in the same section with Jim, most times side by side. I also feel your lost, he was very helpful to me. We learned to ride motorcycles together in Springfield so that we could teach motorcycle safety. We worked out of state too. I am truely sorry for your lost.

Dear Jim and Jamie,
We are sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Please accept our sympathy.

FROM THE GIRLS AT LOYOLA CANCER CENTER LAB PHLEBOTOMY WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MR. VARGAS WILL BE TRULY MISSED, HE WOULD ALWAYS ASK ABOUT EACH ONE OF OUR FAMILIES AND HE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD FOR US.MAY GOD KEEP EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU IN HIS ARMS.

You will be missed, Mr. Vargas. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy and Jamie and the rest of the family at this time.

Jim was one of the best people to work with, always concerned about his co-workers families, just a great guy.

As many of you may know, Jim and Vince began their friendship in 1960 at St. Mel's High School. Our friendship continued through the years. Diane came on the scene in 1965 - and we also became friends. Jim was our best man at our wedding on November 4, 1967. He was the godfather of our oldest son - born in 1971. Jim lived with us for a time after he graduated from the police academy, as he needed to live "in district". He fed our first dog potato chips, much to my dismay! During the past few years, it was painful to see our friend have so many medical problems. So, our friendship of decades ends. We only learned of Jim's passing late last night. Due to the distance involved, we were unable to travel to the services with such little notice. However, Jim's family is in our prayers today - and we pray for Jim's soul to God, our Creator.

Jamie, Jimmy and the rest of the Vargas clan, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I'll never forget when your dad showed up at a birthday party at Erica's and started "ski" dancing. It was priceless.

You will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

We will carry on your legacy as best we can.

Love your son and grandson.

My sincere sympathys to the Vargas family. Its not fair that anyone should suffer as much as Jim did, his fight for life is an inspiration to me and I'm sure others who new him. I feel sorry for all the speeders on that big highway in the sky.......Big Jim is now on patrol....Rest In Peace Jim !!!!!

To my dear friend, Jim. I hope you have found peace and no pain now. You have taught me as well as others what it's like to fight a battle. My Jim will miss your antics with him at Jewel. Take care my friend. You're always loved. I will miss you dearly.