Tony Vergara ’70 passed away March 18th. He loved helping quietly, doing things that would make life easier for people without the need or desire to be recognized for his work. He just wanted to help. He spent many weeks in Biloxi, Mississippi helping to rebuild houses that were destroyed by hurricane Katrina in 2005. He was a super donor with the San Diego blood bank. With his work at Hewlett Packard/Agilent/Philips, Tony pioneered the installation of electronic patient management systems that are in hospitals everywhere -- including the room he was in for his last few weeks. He helped to fill thousands of Operation Christmas Child holiday boxes. With his wife Linda, he volunteered at Palomar Hospital (where he received critical care for his last 10 days). Tony played an important role with the COVID vaccination and flu vaccination clinics as well as being an uplifting and joyful shuttle driver for hospital visitors and staff. Tony was also a lifelong advocate for Scouting. Together with his son, Charlie, they went on countless adventures, camp outs, and Jamborees. He worked tirelessly with Charlie through all the requirements so he could see his son, nephew and great-nephews achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and join him among their ranks. Tony was a cherished example of what a man can and should be, how he should love, care, and be present with those important to him -- Carlin Vergara (his daughter)
