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Michele Arroyo Obituary
Michele M. Arroyo, 55, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2014 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City. She was born on December 12, 1958 in Nyack to Louis 'Sonny' and Nancy DiCasoli. Michele was raised in Piermont and graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 1977. Until recently, she worked for the South Orangetown School District as a substitute teacher's aide.
Michele is survived by her husband of 20 years, Paul; her sons, Robert and Brian; parents, Louis 'Sonny' and Nancy DiCasoli; her sister Lisa White; her brother Joe and his wife Ruth; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Roberta Arroyo; her sisters-in-law, Marianne Perry and her husband George and Priscilla Marotto and her husband Jeff, her nieces, Jessica, Olivia and Stephanie and her nephews, Ryan, Adam and Alex.
A Memorial Funeral Mass will be Saturday, 1pm at St. John the Baptist Church in Piermont. Visiting hours will be Friday, 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital (www.mskcc.org).
Moritz Funeral Home
98 Route 303 South
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 359-0890
www.moritzfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michele Arroyo
Tina Struss
September 26, 2024
I think of you often, all the fun times at Nassau - and how hot your wedding day was - 100+degrees - rest easy Michele
Tom Sedlack
October 12, 2014
I was saddened to just learn of Michele's passing. She grew up as a neighbor of mine on Ferdon Ave. in Piermont. Always a smile on her face, whether we ran into each other in church, or attending the Piermont Pier Watch fires. My condolences to her family.
Connie Dillon
October 5, 2014
Michele was one of those kids I could always depend on; obedient, kind, loving and a true friend to my boys as they grew up together as neighbors. She was always upbeat and happy and made you feel the same way.I observed her to be A fantastic friend, mother.daughter and a loving wife. Her smile and generous love for others will be missed. Written with love by Connie Dillon
October 3, 2014
DEAR PAUL AND FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF MICHELE.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
LOVE, HEINZ AND ZIVA BLOCH.
Tina Struss
October 3, 2014
My deepest Sympathies to the family - Michele and I worked together for years @ Nassau - she will be missed
Carmelo Carlo Greco
October 3, 2014
Dear all,
My deepest condolences for the loss of Michele. She is now in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Carmelo Carlo and Joan Greco
October 2, 2014
Dear Paul and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Michele. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are here for you if you need anything.
Love, Rosie (Lionetti) and Mark Deats
Kathleen Dunn
October 2, 2014
Michele, you were a firecracker, a lollipop maker, a fun person and a SUPER-DUPER volunteer. You touched the lives of so many. You were great with the kids and kept them in line in your own loving way.
Pray for all of us - I know you must be shaking them all up in Heaven!!!
Jane Yorks
October 2, 2014
Dear Paul and Family,
My deepest condolences to you at this very hard time of death and illness. May your beautiful memories of happier times and the love of God and family sustain you.
Roonie & Don Cocker
October 2, 2014
Michele, you will always be remembered for the gift of life you gave to everyone you met. We will miss you at the football games. You were a person who always had a smile. Our prayers will always be with you. Thank you for bringing life to all.
October 2, 2014
Met Michele working at Maximus in New City,lots of fun times...RIP Marla
Jackie & Jimmy Goswick
October 2, 2014
I will forever remember your smile. Thank you for all the great memories we had together working during the carnivals time in Piermont and the cartering jobs with my jimmy. I will miss you my friend.
Judy Schaefer
October 2, 2014
Michele, you always made me laugh! you could put a smile on my face, Dance with the angels, We have another beautiful angel watching over us.
Jeanne Thomas
October 1, 2014
At St. John's, Michele volunteered her time helping the children in the religious instruction program. She was always so kind to my children and always made them laugh. May she rest in peace.
October 1, 2014
Michele always volunteered her time at St. John's with religious instructions. She was so kind to my children and always made them laugh. May she rest in peace.
Jeanne Thomas
October 1, 2014
Michele and I have been friends since middle school. She was a beautiful friend with a great sense of humor. We worked together in the schools as adults and I feel privileged to have been her friend. My prayers are with all of you and I will miss her dearly . Hey Michele, you would NEVER give up that pizza recipie!!! Love and miss you. God Bless you! Karen McNee
sandi wilde
October 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all all of you. Michele was one of my first friends when we were growing up and I have some great memories how the fun we had together. May she rest in peace.
Love, Sandi and Rick Wilde and family
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