Obituary of Pasquale A. Arno, Sr.

Pasquale A. "Pip" Arno, age 51, of Hopewell Township died Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 2011 at his home following a brief illness. The son of Joseph Arno and Preziosa Russo Arno, he was born in Bridgeton on June 18, 1960 and had lived in Hopewell Township for the past 31 years. A graduate of Bridgeton High School with the Class of 1978, he owned and operated "Seal-A-Lot" asphalt sealing and repair in Hopewell Township and was well known for his work throughout the area. He had also previously worked with Ricky Slade Paving and the former 7 Up Bottling Company in Bridgeton for 15 years. "Pip" was a passionate Green Bay Packers Fan and enjoyed football, woodworking, furniture building and landscaping at his home. In addition to his parents who reside in Bridgeton, he is survived by two sons, Paul A. Arno of Hopewell Township, Pasquale A. "Tony" Arno, Jr. and his fiance Lisa Martinez of Hopewell Township; a daughter, Victoria G. Arno of Hopewell Township; his fiance, Michelle Kirstein of Hopewell Township, two brothers, Alfred "Fred" Arno and his wife Tiziana and Rocco J. Arno and his wife Debbie all of Upper Deerfield Township; a sister, Victoria S. "Vicki" Arno of Bridgeton; one grandson, Angelo J. Arno and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph "Joe Joe" Arno, Jr. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Parish of the Holy Cross, Immaculate Conception Church, 312 North Pearl Street, Bridgeton on Monday, October 24th at 10 AM. Burial will take place at Overlook Cemetery in Bridgeton. Friends will be received at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway # 77, Upper Deerfield Township on Sunday evening, October 23rd from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Pasquale A. Arno, Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Colonial Bank, 85 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com