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David Allen Arroyo

Lorain - David A. Arroyo, 64, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. 

He was born in Lorain, OH on November 10, 1952 to his loving parents, Charles and Joan (nee Letizia) Arroyo.

He graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1971 and continued his education at Akron University graduating with a BS and MS degrees in education. David worked as a teacher for a short time at St. Anthony of Padua in Lorain and Hawthorne Boone before completing his teaching career of 28 years at Whittier Middle School. Mr. Arroyo taught history and for a short while was the Building Manager at Whittier. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain where he was the treasurer for the golf league. David was also a member of Club West and Stayfit24 in Lorain. He enjoyed reading, keeping up with current events, golfing, bowling, listening to music, and was a well known figure at the New York Deli.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Arroyo of Columbus; mother, Joan Arroyo of Lorain; brothers, Dean (Sharon) Arroyo of Lorain and Dan (Laurie) Arroyo of Elyria; grand-dog, Duke; and uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Arroyo.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 E. Erie Ave, Lorain with former Pastor, Fr. Joseph West, O.F.M., Conv., officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial donations may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 11:42:30 AM

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Posted By: BD

My condolences to the family for your loss. May you find comfort in the promised hope at Revelation 21:3-4 �he will wipe every tear from their eyes and death will be no more��

Posted on: 1/25/2017 3:08:56 PM


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Posted By: Millie Hall

Dear Joann, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Millie Hall

Posted on: 1/24/2017 9:25:58 PM


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Posted By: Gwendolyn Cody Johnson-Hill

Hello Dean, It is with my deepest heartfelt sympathy and love to you and your family on the lost of your beloved brother. He will forever be in your memories so he will always be in your heart. My heart also feels your pain. Much love. Gwen

Posted on: 1/22/2017 3:35:05 PM


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Posted By: Michael Janapolis

David was one of our favorite customers, He made us feel like friends. He would walk in and when he saw me he would say, "There he is....the man, the myth, the legend."We always enjoyed seeing him as he brightened our day. we are so very sorry for your loss and will miss his visits.

Posted on: 1/22/2017 12:20:50 PM


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Posted By: william makinen

So sorry to hear about David.

Posted on: 1/22/2017 8:59:00 AM


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Posted By: james palmer

to my best friend,the BIG D,what a true friend is all about,i will miss our talks about life in general but most of all his laugh his kindness and his true faith in GOD and his family..he loved his daughter so much...don't forget to take your nuts with you!!!

Posted on: 1/22/2017 7:43:47 AM


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