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John Arceri Obituary
ARCERI, John Louis John Louis Arceri, 69, entered into the arms of God at his home in Portland, on Wednesday, (November, 15, 2006) after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Rose, family and friends. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 27, 1937, son of the late Louis and Giraloma (Augello) Arceri. Mr. Arceri resided in Bethel for 32 years before moving to Portland in March of 2006 to be closer to his children. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors, traveling, gardening, and spending time with his family. John worked at Ethan Allen for 40 years before having to retire due his illness. He was an Army Veteran and a member of St. Mary Church in Bethel for many years. In addition to his wife, Rose (Giammalvo) Arceri, he will be sadly missed by his son Louis Arceri and his wife, Linda of Bridgeport; his two daughters Geraldine Rapela and her husband Andres of Dover, MA, and Tonianne Bankoski and her husband Brian of Portland; his five special grandchildren, Sean and Julia Marie Rapela, , Ava Rose, Ella and Clare Bankoski; his sister, Maryann Yoegel and her husband Bill of Westchester, PA, and several nieces and nephews. John will be deeply missed by those who will forever cherish his memory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November, 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 51 Freestone Avenue in Portland. Burial in Swedish Cemetery, Portland, will follow. Relatives and friends may call at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Friday, November, 17, between the hours of 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henry Zowine Family, 63 Milwaukee Ave, Bethel, CT. 06801. Henry Zowine, and two of his children, Zachary and Ashley, all suffer from Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system. Your donations will help to defray their costs of living with this disease. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.CornellMemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Arceri
Rev. Peter A. De Marco
November 20, 2006
Dear Rose,Louis, Geraldine, Tonianne, and family,
Through the kindness of Andrea Kennedy I learned of John's death this morning (11/20.)
My mind immediately pictured happy times with you and the children in Bethel, and my heart felt the warmth and love I experienced from all of you.
Later this morning I will concelebrate Mass with some of the priests at the Queen of the Clergy Residence in Stamford where I live now and I will offer this Mas for John & all of you.
Love and peace,
Father Peter De Marco
Andrea and Ed Kennedy
November 18, 2006
Dear Rose, Louis, Geraldine, Tonianne and families,
We just wanted you to know that we are with you in spirit and will be praying for you on this especially difficult day of John's funeral. As we light our candle we place you in God's hands. May you feel his presence to comfort you. Always remember that when our time here is over, we will all meet again in a place where there is no more suffering and pain. God bless you all.
Love,
Andrea & Ed
Betty Hurgin
November 18, 2006
Dear Rose & family, I was so sorry to learn of John's passing. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. I know that John had been sick for awhile, you must know that he is is a beter place now. Your strong faith and your faimily will sustain you. Love to all.
Laurie Kennedy-Hennessey
November 17, 2006
Dear Arceri Family,
I heard of John's graduation on to the next stage of his life, and it caused me to reflect on this stage. John (and Rose) always lived, 'thinking of others', and taught their children to do the same.
I am confident that John is now with our Lord and will continue to be an Angel here on Earth.
...until we meet again...
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robert legnard
November 17, 2006
Rose and family,
please accept our sincere sympathy at this time of John's passing. we are in Colorado visiting with John and Joe andour grandchildren and will be unable to attend the wakeor funeral. But our thoughts and prayers will be with you at the sad time .
Bob & Mary Legnard and Family
Jim Swift
November 16, 2006
Rose and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with John. he was a dear friend. we first met when the company was still in NYC. we shared many great days and all thru the years we kept in touch and shared stories of our families. i will miss our converstations very much... John, I will think of you often.
dana liebowitz
November 16, 2006
Dear Arceri Family,
You may not remember me but we used to be neighbors in Long Island and we had come to visit you a few times in CT. I am sorry to hear about John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hal Huggins
November 16, 2006
John's family
I had the personal privlege of working and talking with John over these past years. I would see him
when I came to Danbury for the conference meetings and also when he
visited with us at the Maiden Dist Center(Southeastern). He also would
call me from time after he was no longer able to work. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dianne Painter
November 16, 2006
To John's Family
John was a wonderful person to know and talk with. I did have the pleasure of meeting him in person serveral times over the years. I am employed at Ethan Allen Southeastern Dist Center, Maiden, N.C. and John did visit on several occasions. I also visited in Danbury several times either work related or I had family who lived in New Fairfield and we would come to visit and I would always going to the office to visit. I know he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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