James Virgadamo, 80, of Sulphur, passed away on April 22, 2022, in a local hospital. A Lake Charles native, James was a retired Sergeant with the Department of Transportation Weights and Standards. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, having served two tours in the Vietnam War as a radio operator with 7th Communications Battalion attached to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. James enjoyed singing, dancing, and telling jokes.
He is survived by children, Connie Etié of Lumberton, Texas, Gina Williams and husband Lewis of Singer, Cheryl Singleton of Sulphur, Olaf Virgadamo of Sulphur, Tony Virgadamo and wife Stephanie of Sulphur, Mary Emery and husband Harvey of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Daniel Virgadamo and wife Soosze of Killeen, Texas, and Donald Virgadamo and wife Kimberly of Singer; 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Virgadamo of Baton Rouge; and wife, Debbie Virgadamo of Sulphur, her daughter, Jessica Lamica; and granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by parents, Jimmy and June Virgadamo; and sister, Mary Anne Virgadamo; mother of his children and wife of 32 years, Lee Ann Virgadamo; and son-in-law, Lonnie Etié.
The family will receive visitors at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., a Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Our Lady of LaSalette Parish in Sulphur. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery in Lake Charles.
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