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Walter ARANGO Obituary

ARANGO, Walter J. a casual adventurer, has gone on his last adventure March 25, 2024. He was a Staff sergeant, squad leader, Co. E 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment 11th Airborne Division from 1954-1957. An avid scuba diver, hiker and world traveler, Walter is survived by wife, Erika H. Arango; daughter, Gisele Arango; and grandsons, Stephen and Ian Murphy. Airborne.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 30, 2024.

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Gisela Arango Harper

November 16, 2024

Distant cousin but always great to see him.

ROBERT ARANGO

July 3, 2024

I'd only seen Walter a few times in our early years and remember him as having a positive outlook and jovial character. My condolences to his family.
First cousin, Bob Arango

Andrea Kolka Suarez

July 2, 2024

Always enjoyed the funny stories he shared about our family. Enjoyed listening to each and everyone of them. Much love and sympathy to Erika, Gigi and family. Rest In Peace Waldy

Rita Arango Hamilton

July 2, 2024

So sorry. May he rest in peace.

Gisele Arango....Gi

July 2, 2024

Dad....
I can't wrap my head around the fact that Im never going to hear the sound of your voice and your laughter. A day does not go by that I havent thought about something funny you have said or done. I miss you more than than you could have ever imagined. My heart is broken. I love you..... your daughter. Gi

Maridru Arango Clark

July 2, 2024

Rest in peace, my dear first cousin.

Kristin R.

June 30, 2024

Zig, you and Erika were such dear friends to our entire family for so many years, and you were like a father to me. My stepdad, Jim De Witt, served with you in the 11th Airborne and we've always called you "Army Buddy Walter." You and Erika were so supportive of my mom when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I was always comforted knowing how close by you were to them when I was stationed around the country. You are missed by so many, but at least we have the good memories we created when you were still here.

Paul Sloane

June 30, 2024

I hope you knew how important our friendship had been to me over the last 40 years. From the 80s when we were taking care of our BMWs. Through the 90s, when you stood by me as my best man when I married Kathy. Through the 2000s to the present day when I always looked forward to our visits and hang time. Rest in peace, my dear friend. -Paulie-

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