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Peter D'Arrigo Obituary
Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Dente) D'Arrigo. During World War II, he served in the Coast Guard. He graduated from Wagner College with a BA in 1951, his MS in Education in 1954, and his Ph.D. in Education in 1968 from NYU. He was asstistant principal of Holland Hill School in Fairfield, principal of Haverstraw School in New York, Asst. Prof. of Ed. Admin. of Hofstra Univ., and Superintendent of Schools in Windsor Locks from 1969 until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Lions Club for 26 years and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He enjoyed reading, playing bridge, classical music, and walks.
He is survived by his wife of many years, Cynthia A. (Buckley) D'Arrigo; two daughters, Laurie Martino and her husband, James, of Broad Brook, and Amy D. D'Arrigo of Sauk Rapids, Minn.; two brothers, the Honorable Charles D'Arrigo of Staten Island, N.Y., and Dominick D'Arrigo of Staten Island, N.Y.; and a sister, Mary Ellen DeLuca of California. He will be sadly missed by his three grandchildren, Mia Przyborowski, Max Przyborowski, and Jenna Martino.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at noon at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
His family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mia and Max Przyborowski Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 314 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040-9983.
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Memories and Condolences
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Clifford/ Harriet Randall
March 26, 2007
Dear Cindy, Laurie and Amy.
Harriet and I wish to express our sympathy at your loss. Working with Peter was one of the highlights of our teaching career. I remember well many of the discussions we had over successful programs which he initiated in the Windsor Locks School System. Sorry this is so late but as Peter used to remind me, "information to Maine travels very slowly". You are in our prayers.
Dawn Tryon
March 20, 2007
Mrs. D'Arrigo, Laurie, and Amy,
I am very saddened by the news of Mr. D'Arrigo's passing. He was a very generous, loving, patient and compassionate man. I know he will be greatly missed. May his love for all of you carry you through this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace,
Dawn Tryon & family
Dennis Gragnolati
March 20, 2007
Mrs. D'Arrigo and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. D'Arrigo. He was a great man and educator. He worked tirelessly for the students of Windsor Locks. He was an excellent boss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis Gragnolati and family
Dennis Gragnolati (Windsor Locks)
Dennis Gragnolati
March 20, 2007
Mrs. D'Arrigo and family,
I am so sorry to hear about D'Arrigo. He was a great man and educator. He worked tirelessly for the students of Windsor Locks. He was an excellent boss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis Gragnolati and family
Liz Gragnolati
March 20, 2007
Mrs. D'Arrigo,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. D'arrigo.
He was one of the smartest and kindest people I have ever known.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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