Hard to believe it’s been 4 years. I’m sure ‘Muggs’ is sharing old boxing stories with those above. You’re still sorely missed, my friend!

Miss you, 'Muggs'!!!

I said it a Year ago and the words remain the same except I just Miss you More! I carried you in the Ring again just like last year and will every time, until we meet again and we can laugh about all the crazy things we done! My Mentor, My Primo, and My Rollin Partner will be forever Missed Margarito Berzoza Jr.,you will always be my Hero! I will keep our pack wherever I Go, you will be right with me always even in Spirit & I am Blessed that I got to tell how much I appreciated you & Loved Ya!"

'Muggs' was an activist in the community from way back. He never shied away from taking a stance. He was as tough as nails, he and I discussing some of those 'good old days' when I was fortunate enough to visit before his passing. He was a great friend who I'll miss...

My Mentor, My Primo, and My Rollin Partner will be forever Missed Margarito Berzoza Jr.,you will always be my Hero! I will keep our pack wherever I Go you will be right with me always even in Spirit & I am Blessed that I got to tell how much I appreciated you & Loved Ya!

Muggsy was a fine human being. Like all of us humans, Muggs was not perfect but in my experience of him, I could find no reason to ever offer any criticism of him as a person. Gentle, caring and giving, Muggsy was always there when his help was needed. 

In the days before the state boxing commission when the Colorado Boxing Alliance was adminstering boxing in Colorado, Muggsy was asked to step back from referreeing and help in other ways. While it must have been a disappointment to him, he never compained but instead pitched in and helped as much as he could in other roles. He not only did an excellent job, but he did it with grace and class. 

I'll miss you my friend, and will keep you in my heart for the rest of my days.

The Loss of My Cousin Margarito ( Muggs ) Berzoza

My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news
It never occurred to me, how much I could lose
I find myself wishing that it wasn't real
Every time I think about it, pain is all I can feel
Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see
But my heart tells me that he'll always be with me
I’m glad he feels no pain now-he lives in a perfect land
I can still feel the soft touch on my shoulder of his loving hand
I lie in bed and cry at night
And I don’t feel any better in the morning light
And I will love and miss him forever
Until the day we are again together.
Together in that perfect place above,
Filled with caring, sharing and love
But until that day comes- I will wipe my tears away.
And hopefully see him again someday

You will be deeply Missed
Love your Cousins Susie, Donita & Lisa