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Arnold B. Cesaro

Passed 10/6/2012

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Obituary For Arnold B. Cesaro

Arnold B. Cesaro, 83, a long time resident of Wintersville, Ohio, marched into the gates of Heaven to become God’s soldier on October 6, 2012. Arnold was surrounded by his family as he valiantly lost his battle with cancer. He was a true soldier until the end. As the poet, Dylan Thomas, once said, “He did not go gently into that good night.”  He was born in Adrian, WV on December 8, 1928 a son of the late Fragomeni and Lillie Claypole Cesaro.  He was a US Army veteran and was employed by the former Jefferson County Burial Vault Co. for over 47 years. For 64 years he and his wife Florence shared an undying love and devotion to one another and their children and grandchildren. Arnold loved nothing better than working in his garden and sharing the bounty with his family and neighbors, something he had done until this year. He took great pride in his yard and caring for his flowers. During the winter months he liked repairing and making new lawn ornaments for his family and many friends. Arnold liked watching wrestling, kick boxing and stock car racing on television.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his oldest son Kenneth A. Cesaro; two infant grandchildren; brothers Orlando and Harold Cesaro and Hugh, Edgar and Hartsel Claypole; sisters Vernia Lantz, Opal Kostoff and Donis Poling. Arnold is survived by his wife Florence Strader Cesaro; sons David Cesaro of Bloomingdale, OH and Paul Cesaro of Wintersville, OH;  grandchildren Steve (Allison) Cesaro of Columbus, Ohio and Samantha Cesaro of Wintersville; great grandsons Corey and Dominic Cesaro; step great granddaughter Brittany Hart and one sister Garnett Lee of Morgantown, WV.  Family and friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where  services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Deborah Keller officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery.  The family would like to give a special thank you to UPMC Cancer Center, Trinity Health Center and a very special thank you to Valley Hospice and suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may directed to Valley Hospice, Bloomingdale U.M. Church or Wintersville Volunteer Fire Dept.Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will conduct services at cemetery.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Michelle (Cesaro) Nichols

    Florence and Family: I was saddened to learn of Arnold's death. He was a great man that I had the pleasure of knowing. I remember always talking to him when he would come into Smokey's for his dip when I was still working there. We could have talked for hours if I was able to. He will be truly missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Ken Dawkins

    Paul: I just heard about your Dad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish the best for you and your family. If you want to talk give me a call. Ken

  • 09/03/2024

    Katherine Ostrowske Knotts

    Aunt Florence and family: My family Dave, Mike and Jacob send you our deepest sympathy for your loss. But Uncle Arnold is at peace and having a big family reunion about now. The Cesaro family reunion is a big memory especially for my son. Reta and Garry are sending their sympathy too. We love you and hope the Lord will comfort you at this time. Kathy

  • 09/03/2024

    JoAnn Pizzino

    Paul, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Tommy, Joey, and I send our deepest sympathy to your family. Every year I looked forward to seeing your Dad at Workers Memorial Day. I'm glad that he got to enjoy the largest piece of cake at this past year's gathering while we honored our fallen Steelworkers. I will miss seeing him next year. JoAnn

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