Mario D. Arquilla

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mario D. Arquilla, on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Born in Raiano, Italy, to the late Maria and Luciano Arquilla, he immigrated to America with his family coming through Ellis Island in 1955. He proudly served in the Army in 2nd Armored Division, Hell on Wheels, and was stationed in Germany. Later, following in his father’s footsteps, he built a thriving construction business, Marlin Builders, where even until recently, he still spent many hours in the office. He loved travel- especially to Europe where he enjoyed visiting his many cousins in Italy and France, who have always held a special place in his heart. He devoted his life to his family and his bond with them unbreakable. He was the best father, papa, father-in-law, brother, uncle and cousin. He made a profound impact on all those lives he touched. Many who knew him would say he was the strongest, most kind, loving and generous man they knew. The sun shines a little less brightly with his passing; he will be greatly missed.

Mario D. Arquilla. Devoted father of Hon. Gina (Frank) DeBoni. Loving Papa of Valentina and Frankie DeBoni. Dear brother of Fran (Tom) Giovenco. Cherished uncle of Jackie and Joey Miserendino and Tommy Giovenco. Great uncle to Dominic, Vincent and Giovanni. Fond cousin of many. Beloved companion of Eugenia Viramontes “G2”. Father to Lisa (Gjoko) Belichevski, grandfather to Christian and Evangeline. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).