JOHN M. ARCARA, 58, of North Middletown, MIDDLETOWN, died Monday, Feb. 11, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was the owner/operator of Cisco's Disco for 28 years and Arcara Art photography for over 40 years. He was also an advertising salesman for the Advisor, Middletown, for 10 years. He was a graduate of Middletown High School in the Class of 1967. He was a member of the American Disc Jockey Association. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard, serving for six years. He was born in Jersey City and lived in Belford, Middletown, and in North Middletown most of his life.
He was predeceased by his parents, John J. and Anna Arcara. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Denise Thompson Arcara; a son and daughter-in-law, John M. Jr. and Lovina Arcara of Tinton Falls; a daughter, Natalie Arcara of Frederick, Md.; a brother, Russell Arcara of Woodbridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Vincinette and Ralph Tucker of Hazlet; and a granddaughter, Molly Mackenzie Arcara.
28 comments:
John & family - we are VERY sorry to hear about your loss. :( We are a few hours away in Syracuse but if we can do anything to help, if you need anything, let us know. We're here & available.
Matt & Sarah
J and L,
There are few people in this world that you always remember. Your father was one of them. He was always a warm welcoming person that made us feel at home anytime we were at the house.
I remember meeting him the first time at your house. As we sat there and hung out, there must have been 20 people that walked in and out of that house that day. Most them, I guess, his DJ employees or something. But you'd never know it was just an employee. No matter who you were, the way he'd greet you, you'd feel like this guy loves you! I remember thinking to myself "Man this guy is really popular..the whole town loves him!" "John's dad is so cool"
Even though we hadn't seen him in a few years, my memories of him are so vivid. The world has truly lost one of the good ones. Christine and I will not forget him.
Mike J.
John & Family,
We regret to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and hope for strength through this difficult time.
Elizabeth & Jesse
DEAR JOHN, I AM ACTUALLY YOUR SECOND COUSIN I AM KATHY AND BOB'S DAUGHTER KIMMY. AUNT ARLENE CALLED US AND HAS BEEN UPDATING US FOR MONTHS ABOUT YOUR DAD. WE ARE SO UPSET AND SOOO SORRY FOR YOUR EMENSE LOSS. WE WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW. I LOST MY OPA FIVE YEARS AGO AND I KNOW THAT YOU JSUT LOST YOURS LAST APRIL. IT IS SO VERY HARD!! WE HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD.PLEASE GIVE OUR LOVE TO YOUR MOM NATALIE AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY SINCERELY KIM (KLEIN) WILLIAMS
John and Lovina,
You and your families are in our hearts and thoughts...and prayers every day to help you get through this difficult time. Your father was an amazing man - someone who was always there to help me in my event planning adventures...someone I will truly miss.
If there is anything you need, please dont hesitate to call or email us.
with love,
Yasmin & Eric
John and Lovina:
Words fail us at times of such profound loss. We cannot communicate our symptathy except to say that Dom and I will pray for your family - that everyday the burden of your pain will lessen, and that the joy of your dad's spirit will fill the ache in your hearts.
Know that you are in our thoughts.
Hugs, Courtney and Dom
John and Lovina,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like a great man and will truly be missed. Since we are around the corner, please call on us if you need anything this weekend and in the coming weeks. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne & Chris LoBue
John, Lovina & Molly:
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult and trying time. We are here for you. Be strong.
Love & hugs,
Christine, Marc & Emily
John, we go way back with your father from when we were both children, he was a great man and he will be missed. Keri (baumann) Vaubel
John,
We are so, so saddened to hear the news about your father. We certainly know what a wonderful man he was and how devastating this is to you and to so many people who were close to you. I don't think I've known another family with bonds like yours. Images of laughter, parties and love are what I think of when I think of your parents. Your family is unique in the way it loves each other. I can only offer that your father's strength and passion and love he had for all of you and for life will carry you and your family on. We will never forget him. You and your beautiful family are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.
We love you very much...
Christine, Michael, Jules and Aidan
Your Dad was the best. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him. He was the greatest! Our hearts are with you guys.
David & Antoinette Chenoweth
Port Monmouth NJ
I am praying for you guys, that you will find comfort, strength, and peace in the coming days. God still has your family tightly in his grip!
John, I'm so sad for you and your family right now. We will be praying for you to have strength each day as you grieve. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man--thanks for sharing him with all of us.
John, Lovina, Molly & Family,
We are VERY sorry to hear about your father. I have heard from Angie that he was an AMAZING man, wonderful Dad, loving husband, phenomenal grandfather, and a great friend. Its so sad to see someone who is so loved have to leave this world. I pray that God gives you and your family strength at this time. I am sure it seems impossibly hard to get through this difficult time. I am sure it was an honor to have someone like him in your life, even if he wasnt in your life for long enough.
Best wishes and lots of love,
Dimpy, Bikram, Rhea and Sophie
John,
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your family's loss! Your dad was a super guy, and was always really great to Ken and I. I'm sorry I couldn't stay to talk after the service today, but I will be in touch soon. Please be sure to let me know if there's any way I can be of help to you and your family.
God bless,
Doug Forbes
John & familia Im so sorry to hear your loss.
John,
Just wanted to let you know that I was saddened to hear about your dad's passing. I have known your dad as long as you as I have known you and enjoyed working with him at the weddings we did together through the years. I have so many memories from the years at "Spatz","The Lakside" and "The Ramada". He will be missed. My condolences to you and your family and I will keep you in my prayers.
Chris Whittet
John and Lovina,
I really hope that today's celebration of your dad's funeral rites helped you to realize that your dad's now in heaven. You now have a new saint to pray to, and to ask for help from, and I'm sure he'll always be there for you when you face the hard choices of life.
I really mean it, I would like to invite you and Molly to come to our Parish House where I can cook a nice dinner for your family, and I'll do it whenever you can do that...if it's a weekday or weekend, it doesn't matter to me. We should get together soon!
I continue to pray for you and your beautiful family. I pray that peace and tranquility comes soon to your hearts.
Thanks for letting me be a small part of Dad's funeral. Give my best to your mom! Bring her to dinner!
Peace and Love,
Fr. Gene
Dear John and family, Was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our family always recalls fond memories of you and Lovina and how you both helped to make beautiful memories for us to share.
I hope that the many wonderful memories you shared with your dad sustain you and your loved ones at this time of sorrow and grief. Please know that you are in our prayers.
with deepest sympathy, The Hogans (Courtney Hogan Stanzione's folks)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Lovina,
Kevin and I are very saddened to hear about your loss. Your love for him will live forever in your memories. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dominique & Kevin
John, Lovina and Molly:
My thoughts are with you right now. I hope that your healing can being soon.
Love, Kate Spalding
We are both so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your father was clearly a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jay & Jessica Ciambrone
After working in Oncology Day Stay for a short while. A patient was admitted, little did i know that he was soon to become a man that I would never forget. After his many visits, and having the honor of meeting him, and his family . I grew very fond of him. I can still see your mom in her hot fashionable outfits walking in with those black and white cookies. Do not be fooled when you guys would leave he would always ask me for a piece of something in that box from the Dixie Lee...He would tell me how much he hated the shitty food in the hospital, and would say he had not eaten in days. Then he would tell me to call John and ask him to bring a pastrami sandwich. He made it a point to talk about how proud he was of john and how much he loved his family. He also would say... Jen, I hate it here I hate being here, nothing personal “None taken “I would always say. He was an incredible man who seemed to love his family and his job more than anything. You relationship with him reminded me a lot of the one I have with my dad. I think that is why I felt like I connected with him. After getting to know Mr. Arcara for only a short time, after he passed, and I attended his services, it took me a while to get over it. I was just starting out in nursing school, and had started my job in the Cancer Center, , and I had been told never to get attached to the patients, but being the person that I am, it was very hard for me not to, how could you not form a relationship with such a great family. Months later I transferred to a different unit, but he has and always will be the first patient that I took care of in that unit, and one that I will never ever forget. May he rest in peace
I shed a tear everytime I think about it, your dad was an amazing man and a great friend to my father (JR) just be greatful to have had the chance to know/meet him.
Jim B Jr.
9/1/10
To the Arcara family:
I'm away from the area more often than not these days and just heard of John's passing. Please accept my most profound condolences. I was shocked at what I read to say the least. I've known him for close to 40 years, from my teenage years when I dated his younger brother Russel. He ultimately wound up shooting my wedding and many, many other of my family members including my own daughter's. He provided DJ services to so many memorable events in our family. Such a happy go lucky guy and quite humorous. All the best to his beautiful wife, Denise and family.
Laurie & Ben Rodriguez
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