Gustavo M. Arias

March 26, 1941 – May 23, 2025

Gustavo Manuel Angulo Arias, 84, of Orlando, Florida, passed

away peacefully on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving

family.

Born in Havana, Cuba, on March 26, 1941, Gustavo lived a life

full of love, purpose, and generosity. He graduated from La Salle

Vedado Catholic High School in Havana and immigrated to the

United States in 1962. Upon arriving, he was accepted into a

special program at the University of Florida that provided Cuban

immigrants with college loans—an opportunity he embraced with

gratitude and determination. He went on to proudly earn his

degree from UF, laying the foundation for a life of hard work,

achievement, and deep appreciation for the country that gave him

a new start.

He met the love of his life, Marisela, as a teenager, and from the

moment he saw her, he knew she was the one. Their love story

spanned over sixty years—not without its ups and downs, but

always grounded in loyalty, endurance, and a deep commitment

to the life they built together.

Gustavo had a remarkable gift with people. He was the one you

turned to in times of trouble—steady, compassionate, and always

ready to help. Whether offering wise counsel or a calming

presence, he had an extraordinary way of making others feel

seen and supported.

He retired as a respected plant manager with the Coca-Cola

Company, where he earned numerous awards for excellence in

leadership and performance. His professionalism, dedication, and

ability to bring out the best in others left a lasting impact on

everyone he worked with. He later launched a successful real

estate brokerage, where his talent for connecting with people and

his keen business sense helped him thrive as an entrepreneur.

He took great pride in building a business that allowed him to

support others in achieving their dreams.

He was passionate about Gator sports—especially football and

basketball—and was a proud supporter of his alma mater. In his

youth, he played baseball and was a talented tennis player. He

also loved to play golf and had a beautiful singing voice that filled

his home with joy.

A devout Catholic, Gustavo was a longtime member of St. Isaac

Jogues Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marisela; his son Gustavo and

daughter-in-law Emilia; daughters Patricia and her fiancé Paul,

and Lisa and her husband Thomas; and five adored

grandchildren: Gabrielle, Jenna, Kevin, Dylan, and Jillian.

Gustavo was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Gustavo L.

Arias; his mother, Olga Arias; and his sister, Dr. Adelaida Arias.

He will be remembered for his warmth, humor, wisdom, and the

love he gave so freely. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who

were fortunate to know him.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at

Baldwin Fairchild at Chapel Hill, 2420 Harrell Rd., Orlando, FL

32817.

The viewing will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed

by a service at 1:00 PM and burial at 2:00 PM.