Joseph S Varga Sr.

Joseph S. Varga Sr., 84, of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, New Jersey.  Joseph was born on September 22, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey where he grew up.  Joe met the love of his life Arlene Hoffman during a Florida vacation and they were later married on February 17, 1968. They began their married life together in Edison, New Jersey. Throughout his lifetime Joe and his family were longtime summer residents of Seashore Line, South Seaville, New Jersey

Upon graduating from the Police Academy, Joe began his first career working as a police officer for Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey for over twenty years. Upon his retirement from Rutgers, he began his second career working as a private driver for a real estate developer for a number of years before retiring in 1997.  It was at that time that Joseph and Arlene moved to Ellenton, Florida.

Joe enjoyed spending time at the beach, playing golf and watching NASCAR racing. After one of his many trips to Shop Rite, Joe loved preparing delicious meals for family & friends. He is well known for being a very avid “cruiser” and he was proud of taking over 40 wonderful cruises.   He stayed connected to family and friends by speaking with them often on the phone. He will be greatly missed, always loved, and never forgotten. 

Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Stephen, and Catherine (Chmielewski) Varga of Hamilton, New Jersey and his beloved wife of 35 years, Arlene (Hoffman) Varga. He is survived by his loving son, Joseph S. Varga Jr. and his wife Stacey (Flynn) Varga, his cherished grandchildren, Ally Varga and Danny Varga, his devoted partner of 20 years, Rosemarie Dobzanski and her family, his beloved sister, Kathleen Rose Varga and his caring brothers, Michael Varga and Father Paul (Stephen) Varga, and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Joe was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, partner, brother, uncle, and friend.

In respect of Joseph’s wishes he will be privately cremated. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey   07730. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph’s loving memory to Give Kids The World Village, Kissimmee, Florida, GKTW.org or Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. Palmetto, Florida, guidedogs.org. would be greatly appreciated.  

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