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Francis Arcangeli Obituary
LANSING - Francis "Sonny" Arcangeli, Sr., age 73, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Beechtree Care Facility with his family at his side.
Born in Watkins Glen, NY, on December 3, 1936, Sonny was a son of the late Frank and Dorcellia (Mapes) Arcangeli. A graduate of Watkins Glen High School, Sonny proudly served in the Army Reserves, and in 1958 married Eva (VanZile) Arcangeli. Sonny and Eva began raising their family and soon moved to their home on Lansingville Rd. in Lansing. Sonny was employed and retired with 31 years of service from General Crushed Stone in Lansing. Not one to sit around, he enjoyed a "retirement job" as a bus driver for the Lansing School District. He took great pleasure in watching the sporting events of his children and grand children. Sonny was also an avid RV camper, NASCAR fan, and just loved a good card game of any kind. He pitched horseshoes in the Northern League for Cecil's Tavern and bowled at Groton Corona Club.
Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Eva (VanZile) Arcangeli; his children, Annette (David) Hill of TX, Jacki (Ted) Woolschlager of MD, Francis "Sonny" (Brenda) Arcangeli, Jr., of Lansing and Brian Arcangeli of Lansing; one grandson; seven granddaughters; one great grandson and two great granddaughters; a sister, Shirley (Leonard) Salvatore of Watkins Glen, Harry Louis (Cathy) Arcangeli of Lakemont, NY, and Robert (Sue) Olevnik of Watkins Glen. Sonny also leaves a large extended family and his faithful canine companion, Mitty.
For those who wish, memorial contributions in Sonny's name may be directed to the American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
The Arcangeli family would like to extend their gratitude to the Dr's., nurses, and staff at Cayuga Medical Center and Beachtree Care Center for the wonderful care received by Sonny.
Family will be present to receive friends from 4 - 7pm, Tuesday, April 6th at Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Rd., Lansing, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Scott Kubinksi, will begin at 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 7th, at All Saints Church, 347 Ridge Rd., Lansing, NY. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Watkins Glen.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Arcangeli
April 19, 2010
Family: I am so sorry; my brother, Ken Mapes, was coming up in a month and I planned to get us all together. For some reason, I went to the archives at the Star-Gazette; I forget to check on-line daily and cannot get paper delivery where I live. Please accept my sincere condolences, I would have been to the funeral home.
Love, June Mapes Dove
Jacki Arcangeli-Woolschlager
April 14, 2010
I miss you Dad! I always knew you were a wonderful soul. It gives me much joy to read these wonderful words about you. I'm happy so many people got to know the joy of your presence. I'll keep you close in my heart and never let go of your memory. I'll love you forever Dad!! Jacki
Jeff & Deb Lovejoy
April 11, 2010
Eva and the whole Arcangeli clan,
We are so very sorry to hear about Sonny.We were away in SC so was unable to be with all of you in your time of need. But our thoughts were with all of you. Let his smiling face and good attitude be in your hearts forever.He sure was a very happy guy, he will be missed by all.
HeidiJo Parry (Gunn)
April 9, 2010
To the Arcangeli family
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Brian Jackson
April 9, 2010
To Eva & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Karl Bergmann
April 9, 2010
Eva and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I feel fortunate for the short time I had with Sonny, he was a great man with a contagous smile and inspiring attitude. May God bless and help lead you all through this difficult time.
With love and deepest sympathy, Karl
Ruth Moshier
April 8, 2010
To Dear Eva and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss, we shall all miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and keep you at this time.
Ruth Moshier, Beaver Dams NY
Sue Frady
April 7, 2010
To Eva and Family,
Deepest compassion to all of you, Sonny was a great man, and loved his family very deeply. I can remember all the times I came to your house with my kids, and we all went swimming and cooked out, what wonderful times we had. Keep your chin up because that is what he would want you to do, he is still with you always
Sue Frady
Beverly (Seafuse) Martin
April 7, 2010
Dear Eva & Family~
I was sorry to read of Sonny's passing. Haven't seen you in a long time, but remember way back when you guys got together. Keep your memories close, and they will help you through. Thinking of you . . .
Bev Martin
Bud and Barb and Lucy Church
April 6, 2010
Eva - We are very sad to hear of Sonny's passing. He was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. Barb will miss sitting on the swing by the campfire with Sonny and we both will miss having both of you as our campground neighbors. We would love to be able to come to he service but we are on our way home from Florida and will not be home in time. God bless and we send our love.
Connie Wilcox
April 6, 2010
Eva and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sonny always had a smile. U remember all the good times we had at the old Lansingville Firehouse and our kids going back and forth. Sonny will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Connie and Ed
April 6, 2010
Dear Eva and Family,
We send our sincere sympathy in the loss of Sonny. He will be missed by all of us in Lansingville.
Love,
John & Roberta Malley
Ron & Cyndy Howe
April 6, 2010
Sonny, Brenda & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He will be greatly missed.
If there is anything that we can do please don't hesitate to call on us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Ron & Cyndy Howe
April 6, 2010
Eva & Family,
So sorry to hear of Sonny Sr's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Cherish the memories and hold him forever in your hearts.
With Sympathy,
The Gentiles
April 6, 2010
Dear Arcangeli Family,
We are very sorry for your loss of Sonny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It will be the little things that you will remember like, the quiet moments, the smiles, and the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring back your shining smiles.
Our warmest condolences,
The Gentile Family
Jan (Drier) Batzer
April 6, 2010
Eva and Family,
I am so sorry to read about Sonny, Sr's passing. He had a wonderful personality and sense of humor. I know that he will be deeply missed.
Jan
missy hein
April 6, 2010
Eva and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have lots of fond memeories of Sonny and will treasure them always, many hugs.
Missy Gauck-Hein and Linda Graham
Jane Clark
April 6, 2010
Eva and Family,
Thinking of you from Florida,
Dottie Ceurter
April 6, 2010
Eva, Sonny and Brenda, Brian:
My sincere sympathies to you. Sonny was a great guy ... always smiling.
I recall fun times in Lansing at the Friday night baseball games and at King Ferry Lanes.
May your memories help you through this difficult time.
April 6, 2010
i love you papa!
your only grandson
Brandon Arcangeli
Carol Carr
April 6, 2010
Dear Eva and family,
We were sadden to hear that Sonny had passed. Our loving thoughts and sympathy are with you all today.
Sonny was a terrific guy and I will always remember our great times together! We certainly had a lot of laughs!!
I am sorry that we can't be there with you today, but know you are in our thoughts and heart.
With our love, Carol (Farkas) Carr and Viv Farkas
April 6, 2010
Eva and family,
So sorry to here of Sonny's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you.He will be greatly missed.
Glenn & Laurie Fenner & Family
Stephanie Giordano-Foster
April 6, 2010
Dear Eva and Family. I am very saddened to hear of Francis passing. Francis was a lovely soul that always had a contagious smile. Altho I didn't know him that well, he made me feel like I had known him my entire life. He will be missed deeply by everyone that he came in contact with. "Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
Almon "Mac" McCarty
April 6, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I have fond memories from the years long ago as kids.
David Collar
April 6, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 5, 2010
eva an family we are very sorry to hear about sonny are prayers are with u the bixby family {horseheads ny}
Cynthia Harrington
April 5, 2010
Dear Eva and family,
I just opened the newspaper and was shocked to see Sonny's obituary! I am so sorry to hear about his passing, I didn't know that he was ill. I hope that you are all doing the best you can at this time, and know that I am thinking about you all,
in sympathy,
Cynthia Cratsley Harrington
Odessa, NY
Mickey Brill
April 5, 2010
Eva, Sonny Jr. and Brian,
Sorry to hear about "Sonny". Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed by everyone. He was a heck of a guy.
Tiffany Putnam-Northrup
April 5, 2010
Eva and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult. I remember spending much time at your house as a little one and even as a teenager. I have many fond memories that I will always hold close to me.
Love you all,
Tiffany Putnam-Northrup
Barbara Huddle
April 5, 2010
Eva and Family,
I am so sorry to here of your loss, May God be with you all it this sad time. Barb
Elsie Bossard
April 5, 2010
Dear Eva and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Sonny was a great cousin to be around. I will always remember the fun we had on the farm and square dancing.
Love Elsie and Fred.
John and Marge Arcangeli
April 5, 2010
We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. "Sonny" always had a smile and he will certainly be missed not only by his family but anyone who knew him! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold fast to your beautiful memories!!!
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