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Joe Arro

1917 - 2013

Joe Arro obituary, 1917-2013, Caseyville, IL

BORN

1917

DIED

2013

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Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home - Collinsville

515 Vandalia St

Collinsville, Illinois

Joe Arro Obituary

Joe Arro

Joe Quinto Arro, 96, of Caseyville, Ill., born on July 10, 1917, in Christopher, Ill., passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at his residence.

Mr. Arro was a crew leader at Spectralite, formerly Dow Chemical for 26 years. He owned Arro's East Inn Tavern in Collinsville, Ill., home of the famous Poor Boy Sandwich. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, lifetime member of VFW Post 5691, Collinsville, Ill., and lifetime member of American Legion Post 365, Collinsville, Ill. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living sons of the American Legion in the United States. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Arro, nee Reano, on Aug. 17, 2008; a son, Michael Richard Arro, on June 17, 2008; four sisters, Ann Albertina and Rose Bernall, Mary Myslicki and Jennie Whittenbrink.

Surviving are a son, Joe A. (Beth) Arro of Collinsville, Ill.; four grandchildren, Tony (Elizabeth) Arro of Caseyville, Ill., Tara Jean Arro of Fairview Heights, Ill., Rosey Rogers of Penn., and Michael Anthony Arro of Hollywood Heights, Ill.; four great-grandchildren, Isabella Arro of Caseyville, Ill., and Ryan Artime of Fairview Heights, Ill., Jacob Artime of Fairview Heights, Ill., and Michael R. Arro of Hollywood Heights, Ill.; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Arro of Maryville, Ill.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.hakassly.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., with Father John Beveridge officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill., with full military honors.

HERBERT A. KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Collinsville, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Nov. 4, 2013.
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My thoughts & prayers are with Joe's family during this very sad time. My grandmother is Jeanne Arro. I was so saddened to hear of Joe's passing.He was such a funny guy & was always smiling. I know that he is in Heaven & I'm sure so overjoyed to be reunited with Minnie & Mikie. Rest in Peace Joe?

Christina Winters

November 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathies for all of you. "Grandpa" was one of a kind and we were blessed to have known him. He always had a smile on his face and a kiss for the ladies! He will he missed!

David Michelle Huff

November 4, 2013

No more Po Boys!

Too bad Joe is gone!

Ethel Amis-caseyville

November 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Arro family. My Dad, Bob Zike and Joe were good friends and hunting buddies in the 60s.

Jan (Zike) Cerny

November 4, 2013

Thoughts and prayers,our deepest sympathy.

L.E.Smith Jewelers

November 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Joe and Beth. We love you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. All our love, Debbie and Dan Holser

Averill Park, N.Y.

Debbie and Dan Holser

November 4, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Arro family. "Grandpa Joe" will be missed at the Legion and around town. May the great memories comfort you in the days ahead and know he is happy with Minnie! Brian, Terri, and Haley

Eckmann Family

November 4, 2013

So sorry to hear about your Dad. The Gillespeys and Arros had some good family times.

Linda Gillespey Summy

November 4, 2013

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