Name: Service for Joseph R. Arcadipane Jr.
Start: 2017-09-18T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory

STRATHAM - Joseph R. Arcadipane, Jr., 50, of Stratham, passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Everett, Mass., on November 29, 1966, the son of Joseph R. Arcadipane, Sr. of Salem, N.H.

Raised in Melrose, Mass., he graduated from Melrose High School and later Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. Following graduation, he pursued his career as a pharmacist at a number of locations before rounding out his longtime career at Walgreens. It was there that he met the love of his life and wife of 7 years, Erica (VanReenen) Arcadipane. He and Erica have three children together; Maria, Dominic, and Norah, all of Stratham, N.H.

Joe had an infectious smile that could light up a room. He was a brilliant man who enjoyed cooking, gatherings with family and friends, traveling, food tasting, all Boston Sports (especially the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots), a good cigar, great Scotch and craft beer, golfing as well as other outdoor activities, especially gardening. He treasured his childhood memories spent with his brother, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandmother in East Boston.

Anyone who knew Joe knew his greatest joy in life were his children. From reading bedtime stories, playing cards, pointing out constellations in the sky, going to the park, camping, picking flowers, trips into Boston and Portsmouth, or gathering the yield from the garden, they were the best part of his day. His generosity and selflessness was one of kind and he will truly be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife and children, surviving family members include his father and stepmother, Nancy Arcadipane, of Salem, N.H.; brother, David Arcadipane, of Newmarket, N.H.; in-laws, John and Cathy VanReenen of Brentwood, N.H.; brothers-in-law, Rob VanReenen and his wife, Tori, of San Diego, Calif. and Steve VanReenen and his fiancée, Yina Mariano, of Burbank, Calif.; nephews, Gus and Eli VanReenen, of San Diego, Calif.; and many other extended family members and dear friends.

SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 p.m., on Monday, September 18, 2017, in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am., on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, 129 Miller Ave., in Portsmouth, N.H. Burial will follow at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Boston University School of Medicine Amyloid Research Fund, 72 East Concord Street, K-503, Boston, MA 02118 or online at http://www.bu.edu/amyloid/donate/. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Joe's memorial website, sign his tribute wall or for directions.

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Published by Seacoastonline.com from Sep. 12 to Sep. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Arcadipane

12 Entries

Donna P

September 24, 2017

I only met him once, in one of his treatments @ a community hospital. What a great guy! He loved sharing stories about his family and how he enjoys his job. His illness did not deter him from sharing that beautiful smile, his positive attitude an eye opener.
Thank you Joe for being an inspiration. You might be gone but your memory will live on. Heaven truly gained an angel.

Bob Blaser

September 22, 2017

Dear Erica,
Joe was a great friend of mine. He was my student when I worked with him at New England Baptist Hospital. Years later he helped me secure a job at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. We had so much fun at work. He came to my house many times. We played golf and smoked many a cigar. He was there through my divorce and when my son passed in 2011. Later he sent me a picture of your first daughter. She was so beautiful. We then fell out of contact. I thought of him often.It just breaks my heart that he is gone and we had not talked in such a long time. He did have that great smile and always wanted a family. We had so many laughs together and discussions together. I am shocked. My prayers are with you and your family.
Best of my Love,
Bob Blaser

September 17, 2017

Erica & family,
I so saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He was a truly loving father and husband as displayed everytime I saw him with you and the children at the office. With sincerest sympathies,
Cheryl Batal
"check out" lady @ Partners

Laura Vaughn Bonia

September 16, 2017

Erica..There are no words to express our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your husband Joe..Our thoughts are with you and your children..We love you..

Lisa Benton

September 15, 2017

Erica,
My son Luke was in Maria's woolly bear class last year. I am so sorry for your loss. It's hard to understand a tragedy like this when someone so young and vibrant with so much more to give is taken too soon. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. And the Acorn community is here to support you for anything you may need.

Laurel Phillips

September 14, 2017

Dear Erica...this was no ordinary life, this was a life well lived and well loved, a life that will deeply be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time. With sincere heart felt sympathy... Laurel, Grant & Ashley Phillips

Linda Johnson

September 13, 2017

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
I know the love Joe had for you will comfort you and the children forever.

Amy and Will Losey

September 13, 2017

I've been looking at this for so long and I honestly don't even know where to start. The first thing that comes to mind .. he was an amazing father!!..I would visit with Joe and Erica and just be amazed at the interaction with his children!! The second thing that comes to mind is ..he was amazing cook!!..We had been to a few of their barbecues etc. and if there were 20 people there Joe was cooking for 60!..and he had an infectious smile while he was running around crazy..trying to be as accommodating as always. Joe loved life and Joe loved his wife..Erica..The five of them together made an amazing family and connection that will sorely be missed.
My daughter Sara had an extra ordinary connection with Joe and she is heartbroken beyond words. Sara and Erica were friends through high school so she was always involved with what was going on in the family. This is a terrible loss ..but I know they have millions of pictures and Joe will never be forgotten by Erica, his children or anyone that knew him.
Love always....

September 13, 2017

I am so very sorry about Joe, Erica. Words still escape me as to the depth of your mourning and the tremendous loss you and your family feel. May God hear your prayers, may your family and friends gather around you and the children, and may God grant peace to your broken heart. Much love to all of you. Aunt Sue Barrett.

Rosie Buswell

September 13, 2017

Erica and family

My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of Joe. May God welcome him home and give you peace at all times. Memories will come to you, let them hold a special place in your heart and mind. Comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord. Hugs to all. Please let me know if you need anything.

Jack O'Leary

September 13, 2017

Joe and family, On behalf of the Retired Men's Club of Wakefield I wish to extend our sympathies as well as my own personal sympathy on the loss of Joe Jr.

Fawn

September 12, 2017

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.

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