Michael Varga, Jr.

Michael Varga Jr., of Milltown, passed away at home, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was 90 years old. He was born and raised in Milltown and lived there all of his life.

He served as Milltown Police Chief, retiring in 1992. Previously, he was a Milltown police officer and served in the United States Navy.

Mickey was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Milltown. He was also a member of Milltown’s Rangers Athletic Club, the VFW and American Legion Post 25. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, country music and woodworking. He and his late wife Estelle loved camping at Delaware Water Gap.

He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Estelle (Borawski) Varga (d. 2021), his son Michael A. Varga (d. 1970), his brother Donald Varga, and his sister Doris Knelle.

Surviving are his children Donna Varga (Ken Takacs) of Milltown, Diana Blair (Calvin) of Somerset, Donald Varga (Denise) of Somerset, Margie Collins (Pat) of Milltown, and Anthony Varga of Milltown; his sister Mary Ann Toto of Somerset; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Gathering will be held Wednesday, November 4th, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St.-at Riva Avenue, Milltown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mickey’s name to either the Milltown Rescue Squad or the Wounded Warrior Project. You may sign the online condolence “guestbook” at www.crabiel.com