Joseph Arroyo

Papa....My greatest love of all. Mama too.

As Louis Armstrong sang...What A Wonderful World. I carry you with you with me eternally.

I met Joe in the mid to late 1980's while working at his Daughter Suzanne's Antique shop in Washoe Valley... Not really sure what lead me to this page, other than remembering how this period of my life, and this family had a big impact on who I am today.. Joe hired me more than a few times to do basic handyman work at his Condo, and usually grossly overpaid me for my work, He was just a kind, interesting person, who even as a young man in my late teens, early 20's.. I could listen to his...

Here we are 30 years later yet it seems like yesterday you left us. I have comfort and peace knowing mama is with you now. I thank God every single day for blessing me with you and mom. Forever in my heart . Donna

Dad by his actions taught us to learn from his experiences, which I did. Within a few weeks of the accident, I drove over to Pittsburgh, California, to drop in on one of Dad's old hunting buddies, the retired commercial fisherman Nino Crivello. He shared a few stories. Nino said that the first person to call him, after Nino's heart surgery, was Joe, who asked "Nino. what do you need"? That was so typical of my father.

When one of the many hurricanes hit his homeland, New Orleans,...

Dad - I still think about you every day with a smile in my heart! Miss your wonderful and silly sense of humor, but most of all I miss your guidance, advice and unconditional love. Clelie

Engrained in my heart until I see you again. My hero forever. Donna Stephens

Elegy for Joe,
He seemed to be a force of Nature--eternal.
Irrepressible, uncontainable energy & enthusiasm.

This natural power in a human being, surprisingly,
Was always eager to help anyone.
A charm and disarming honesty and directness with
All types of people, rich & poor, powerful & needy,
The world his playing field and life on earth a grand sport.

Buoyantly optimistic, even under the blackest clouds,
A philosophical attitude kept...

Pops, Life has carried me through many great adventures these past 27 years and I carry you with me in a special place in my heart. Can you tell how much I love you by all these memories I leave? You were born to be a dad and are so treasured by everyone. Thank you for teaching me about the importance of sharing, acts of kindness, hugs, not complaining about pety things, treating ALL people with respect and dignity, being grateful and not doing something half way. Hugs to my all time...