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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Mr. Charles Arroyo

Lorain- Charles Arroyo, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 09, 2011 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain, OH.

 He was born in Lorain, OH on October 13, 1926 to his loving parents, Jesse and Carmen (nee: Salas) Arroyo.

 Charles enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1945, during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned home to finish his last year of high school and graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1947 B. Following high school, he was accepted into the Ohio State University, where he majored in Business. He returned to Lorain, OH and was married on November 17, 1951 to Joan (nee: Letizia).

Charles was an active member of St. Anthony of Padua of Lorain, OH, the Knights of St. Johns, the VFW in Lorain, OH and the Holy Name Mens Club where he was named "Man of the Year" in 2003. He retired from BF Goodrich after 29 years and enjoyed spending his time woodworking and his summer home on Kelleys Island. He was a very compassionate, wonderful man.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years of marriage, Joan Arroyo of Lorain, OH; sons, David Arroyo of Lorain, OH, Dean (Sharon) Arroyo of Lorain, OH; and Dan (Laurie) Arroyo of Elyria, OH; brothers, Ed (DeeDee) and Joe Arroyo; sisters, Mary (Harvey) Beck and Theresa Roberts; grandchildren, Amy, Nathan, Samantha, Matt, Kyle and Abbie Arroyo; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Carmen Arroyo; brothers, Jesse Jr. and Phillip Arroyo; and sister, Amelia.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH, Fr. Richard E. Hudak, Pastor, officiating. Christian Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH where military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua or New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

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Posted By: steve mccall

Dean and Arroyo Family sorry to hear about the loss of your father.I did not know the man but you told me many of funny stories about him. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family...STEVE (CASH) McCall

Posted on: 10/12/2011 7:41:47 AM


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Posted By: Dennis Sadowski

Dean and family, Please accept my sincerest sympathy on your loss. May God grant your family peace.

Posted on: 10/12/2011 6:20:21 AM


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Posted By: Toni Davis (Campana)

To Dean, Dan, and the whole Arroyo family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Mr. Charles Arroyo.

Posted on: 10/11/2011 11:00:44 PM


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Posted By: mark heiser

Dean and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. He was a great guy who truly loved his family. May God be with you and your family.

Posted on: 10/11/2011 6:24:31 AM


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Posted By: Gary and Lanette Muzie

Dearest Joan, David, Dean and Dan, When we first came to Kelleys Island, we knew no one and nothing about the island. Joan, you and Chuck immediately took the time to make us feel welcome and comfortable, and had been the best neighbors anyone could ever have for the last 25 years. Chuck was such a good friend. He was always trying to be helpful and lend a hand. He always displayed a great attitude no matter how tough things were or how bad he was feeling. He never complained about anythingexcept when his grass got to high :) We were always impressed by the fact that he never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He would find something good to say or say nothing at all. Most memorable was that great smile of his. He would always greet us with a big smile, a handshake for Gary and a hug for Lanette. He always wanted to make others feel good. We all had such good times together. Gary misses the times when the two of them would sneak into the barn for a beer together. They would sit there for hours taking about everything and nothing, but always had a great time. We will always cherish the bird feeder you two gave us. It was the first one we had on the island and by far the most special. Lanette will never forget when she would come up to the island without Gary, preparing for a big weekend with the girls, and Chuck would help her unpack everything and make sure that he was there if we needed anything. Chuck was such a wonderful and special man and we will never forget him. He always spoke highly of you Joan, and when he was getting sick, commented many times how lucky he was to have you. Dean, David and Dan, your Dad bragged about you all the time. He was so proud of all of you. God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. We know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared and all the love he gave you throughout the years. We have so many wonderful, happy memories of Chuck. He was such a special friend who will live in our hearts forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gary and Lanette Muzie

Posted on: 10/10/2011 11:05:08 PM


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