Henry A. Arcaro

CONNEAUT — Henry "Hank" A. Arcaro, age 82, of Conneaut, Ohio, died early Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at his residence surrounded by his family. Hank was born March 28, 1927, in Conneaut, the son of Antonio and Elvera (Muchiarone) Arcaro. He was a 1945 Conneaut High School graduate and went on to serve in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged. Hank then went to work at the former Nickel Plate Railroad and then to the Conneaut Base Plant General Electric, as a tool setter, and retired in the late 1980's, following 26 years of service. Hank was a member of St. Mary/ St. Frances Cabrini Parish. He was also a member of the American Legion Cowle Post #151, the V.F.W. and the Conneaut Moose Club. An avid bowler, Hank had bowled a 299 and a 300 game and enjoyed golfing with his friends. He also enjoyed gardening, canning food, and he especially loved to cook his spaghetti sauce along with his homemade sausage and homemade wine. Hank also played in the Over 40 Slow-pitch league and in his younger days played fast-pitch. Hank was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Anthony Arcaro in 2000. He is survived by four daughters, Theresa and Jaime Brenkus of Willoughby, Ohio, Patricia and James Beckwith of Conneaut, Dee and Mike Massucci of Ashtabula and Angie and Chuck Barnett of Conneaut; three sons, James and Deborah Arcaro of Gorham, Maine, Richard Arcaro of New Springfield, Ohio, and Dennis Arcaro of Ashtabula; 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth, James Jr., Dominic Henry, Isabella, Lauren, Christopher, Randi, Ashley, Jaclyn, Michelle, Joseph and Antonio; a very special friend and companion, Jane Cornuet of Conneaut; sister-in-law, Barbara Arcaro of Conneaut; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 27th, at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 744 Mill St., Conneaut, with Father Raymond Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Route 20, North Kingsville, Ohio, where the American Legion Honor Squad will conduct Full Military Services. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, March 26th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. View obituary and sign the guestbook at www.raisianfuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.