Armand R. Marchesano

Armand R. Marchesano, 88, of Maitland, FL passed away on February 29, 2016. He was born to the late Michael and Mary Marchesano in Cleveland, OH on July 6. Armand was a loving husband, father, step-father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

He was passionate about jazz, gardening, traveling, and most importantly, his family. Armand played jazz trumpet. He was also a very talented gardener; his own yard was actually used in a TIME magazine commercial. He loved to go on cruises with his wife, Sonja, and the two explored many places, including Armand’s roots in Italy. He was also the owner and operator of Central Exterminating for over 20 years. Armand will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in passing by his siblings, Anthony Marchesano and Nancy Ianuzzi.

Armand is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sonja; his children Michael and Dennis Marchesano and Cindi Marchesano-Unger (Larry); his step-children Larry Unger (Cindi) and Jeffrey Unger (Alisa); his brother Ronald Marchesano; his grandchildren Michael Marchesano, Karl Marchesano, Nick Transue, Shawna Armato, Brandi Unger, and Jason Unger; great-grandchildren Christopher, Krystyna, Cristian, Jordan, Logan, and one on the way; as well as many other close relatives and friends.

Service will be held on Thursday, March 3 at 10am at Baldwin Fairchild East Altamonte, 994 E Altamonte, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Central Florida Jazz Society (in hopes of creating a scholarship in Armand’s name) at 3208 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 1720, Lake Mary, FL 32746 and/or Hospice of the Comforter at https://donation.floridahospital.com/makeagift/ctl/donate/mid/22874/