Arthur M. CENTANNI

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Arthur CENTANNI Obituary

CENTANNI, Arthur M. Age 77, formerly of Cambridge, MA, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born November 24, 1946 in Cambridge, MA, a son of the late Frederick and Incoronata (Colella) Centanni.

A 1964 graduate of Cambridge Latin High School, Arthur went on to earn Master's degrees in City Planning and Criminal Justice from Boston University and an MBA from Northeastern University.

He worked as a probation officer at the Concord District Court for over 20 years and as a professor of Criminal Justice at Bunker Hill Community College for 30 years. During his tenure, Arthur co-founded the Bunker Hill Community College Reentry Collaborative, which received special citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the College's commitment to providing training for those working in the state's ex-offender and reentry programs. His online learning course "Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Issues" also received the Course of Distinction Award from the Massachusetts Colleges Online Consortium. In addition, Arthur did consulting work for the Department of Youth Services where he established youth outreach programs in Lawrence and Springfield Massachusetts. He was also devoted to his work as a substance abuse rehabilitation counselor at AdCare Treatment Center.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth (Gruenwald) Centanni; daughter, Laura and her husband, Bradley Emmons; brother, Patrick and his wife, Ellen Centanni; brother, Ralph Centanni; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Centanni, Jr.

Services will be held at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cambridge, MA, on April 6, at 10:00 am. Private Interment to follow. In place of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 12 to Mar. 17, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur CENTANNI

13 Entries

Sofia M. Erlien-Cerullo

January 26, 2025

Mr. Centanni was one of my favorite teachers ever. He was hilarious, tough on us yet compassionate. I remember one time we all did horrible on a test he gave us (CJ 101 at Bunker Hill) and instead of giving up on us or just moving on, he asked what HE did wrong. We all went over the material again, he gave us another test and we all did amazing. He will truly be missed. Sending many prayers and love to the Centanni family

Anonymous

October 1, 2024

I met Arthur 23 years ago when I was a student in his Sociology class at Bunker Hill Community College. He changed my life. He believed in me when NOBODY else did. And because he believed in me, I somehow believed in myself. Knowing him was one of the great gifts I've received in my life. I learned last night that "Per Cent'anni" is a toast in Italian, it means good luck and good health and long life - "for a hundred years". You changed so many of our lives, Arthur. Your legacy will live on - per cent'anni. I'll treasure your memory for the rest of my life.

Pat Beltrán

July 23, 2024

I am so sorry to find out so late of Arthur´s passing. Great colleague. You made an impact! Rest in peace, Arthur.

Jeff Glynn

April 6, 2024

Arthur made a forever lasting impact in my life, and gave me the opportunity to learn from my mistakes and grow as a person with his unique style of educating people. You gave me Inspiration, hope and believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Truly 1 of a kind and missed by many. Thank you for the time, effort and dedication to your students

Nicole Baldwin Damigella

April 5, 2024

Arthur was my counselor at Adcare and he ran the parenting group I was in.. He was loved. And respected and he cared. He had your back and had NO PROBLEM telling you the truth. He was a good man. He wasn´t an addict but he was one a the very few that could actually understand addiction. I am so so so grateful that I met him 11 years ago... and I even followed him to the place he went after Adcare. I know he had a long life that was filled with good things. Love you Arthur. Thank you for being you. You will be missed. And you made such a big impact on my life. Till we meet again.

Donna Misrati

March 30, 2024

So very sad to hear of Arthur´s passing. He was a respected colleague and friend, and a great educator. Heartfelt sympathy to Betty and his daughter Laura.
Donna and Al Misrati

Susan Dole

March 17, 2024

I´m so sorry to learn of Arthur´s death. We worked together at BHCC (for 30 years). He was well respected as an educator and a great guy.
It was my pleasure to know him and a privilege to be his colleague.
My condolences to his family. Our world was better because he was in it.

Jacki Kiddy

March 16, 2024

Sending condolences to the family. We worked together at BHCC for many years and I respected his knowledge, support and dedication to the students and colleagues. RIP

Kathleen Clinton

March 16, 2024

R.I.P. Mr.Centanni..Thank you for a job well-done.

Courtney McGlynn

March 15, 2024

Arthur was a wonderful colleague and an excellent educator, mentor and friend. He will always be remembered fondly. Condolences to his family.

Sandra Gaeta

March 13, 2024

You'll be missed by many. Thoughts & prayers to your family.
May his memories be seeds planted in the Garden of Your Heart that will blossom with every memory of Arthur's Life.

Judy nims

March 13, 2024

I will always be grateful for him helping me stay sober. I went to an IOP in Quincy and he let me stay in it for four months. I just absolutely loved him. God be with him and his family.

Michael Sullivan

March 12, 2024

To the Centanni Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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