Vence Robert Margoitta, Sr. entered into rest Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 27, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on March 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm with rosary at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marlin, Texas.
Vence was born to Joe and Lucille (Lucy) Margoitta on August 3, 1934. He grew up in the Reagan/Highbank area. Vence married the love of his life, Betty Jo Warhol on February 27th, 1960. Vence was a faithful member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marlin where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked in agriculture most all of his life. He began his career managing a cotton picker crew for Abate. He was service manager for many years at Marlin Equipment and finished his career as a supply clerk and bus driver for Marlin ISD. After his retirement he continued working on tractors for many friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lucille Margoitta, his wife, Betty Jo Margoitta, his daughter Rita Schroeder, brother, Tony Margoitta, sister Dorothy Marie Jackson, brothers-in-laws Tony Nowaski, Louis Swick Sr, Stanley Rekieta, Marion Warhol, Fred Warhol, Paul Mushinski, sisters-in-laws Margaret Swick, Lillian Rekieta and JoAnne Warhol.
He is survived by his son, Vince Margoitta Jr and wife, Kimberley (Kim); daughter, Lisa Margoitta Smith; son-in-law Louis Schroeder and wife Shirley; brothers Joe Margoitta and wife Pat, Frank Milton Margoitta and wife Linda; sisters Frances Healan and husband Jerry and Mary Stella O’Quin; sister-in-law Clara Mushinski; 3 grandchildren Brandon Schroeder, Robert (RJ) Smith and wife Angie, Lexie Smith Minor and husband, Michael; 3 great-grandchildren; Blaise and Scarlett Minor, and Catteleya Smith and many nephews and nieces.
