Martin ” The Leatherman” Vargas – Alba, age 82 of Cicero, beloved brother of Elodia (Salvador) Rosales, Miguel A., Leonor M. Munoz, Carmen ( Eladio) Gaspar, Beatrice (George) Pelligrini, Blanca M Vargas, Rosario Tobias, Jose Luis, and Roberto (Hilda); Uncle to many nieces and nephews; lovingly cared for by his sister Blanca Vargas and his niece Bianca Magana. Retired from the Chicago Transit Authority after 25 years of service. Funeral Prayers Friday, March 3, 2017, 10:30 am at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W Cermak Rd, Forest Park to St Mary Catholic Church 126 Herrick, Rd, Riverside, for 11:30 AM Mass. Interment Private. Visitation Thursday March 2, 2017 2 to 8 pm at the funeral home. For more information please call (708) 442-8500 or visit www.woodlawnchicago.com.