Marcelo Arroyo

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcelo Arroyo on December 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Marcelo was born on February 21, 1938, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico to Benjamin and Dolores (Alba) Arroyo.

Marcelo met the love of his life and beloved wife, Crisofora Arroyo of 67 years. Marcelo was known for his strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for his family and church community. Along with his wife, he was a devout member of Iglesia Presbiteriana Clement (Clement Presbyterian Church) in Cicero, Illinois.

Marcelo worked as a night manager for Gatto Planters, Inc in Chicago, IL where he worked for over 45 years; later retiring in August of 2020 due to the Covid Pandemic.

Preceded in joining the Lord by Mother & Father, Benjamin & Dolores Arroyo, Sister: Venus Trujillo, Brother: Jesus Arroyo, Mother In-Law: Catalina Ocampo, Son: Juan M. Arroyo, Son In-Law: Francisco Moreno, and Granddaughter: Isabella C. Tovar.

Survived by his Loving Wife: Crisofora Arroyo, Brother: Benjamin (Bertha) Arroyo, Son: Miguel (Dolores) Arroyo. Daughters: Noemi (Nicandro) Carreto, Yolanda Moreno, Catalina (Jose Luis) Ocampo, Maria Dolores Marcos, Luz Maria (Jose) Tovar, Son’s/Nephew’s: Carlos (Alba) Mendoza and Francisco (Elizabeth) Nando.

Grandchildren: Valentin (Josefina) Carreto, Nicandro Jr. (Roccio) Carreto, Gabriela (Matthew) Layne, Elizabeth (Johnny) Sanders, Jonathan Carreto, Laura (Anthony) Johnson, Griselda Moreno, Diana (Antonio Martinez) Moreno, Francisco Marcelo Moreno, Jose Luis Jr. Ocampo, Erick Ocampo, Freddie Ocampo, Sarai Ocampo, Ivonne (Gerardo Corrales) Arroyo, Juan Carlos Arroyo, Oscar (Marisol) Arroyo, Yasmine Arroyo, Daniel Arroyo, Miriam Arroyo, Rebeca Arroyo, Crystal (Zachary Chaney) Marcos, Tiffany (Hunter Hill) Marcos, Alexandra (Kasey Majewski) Marcos, Alexandro Jr. Marcos, Liliana Isabella Tovar, Kasandra Isabella Tovar, Carlos Jr Mendoza, Elias Mendoza, Elizabeth Nando, Claudia Nando, and Mirza Nando.

Great-grandchildren: Nathan Carreto, Isacc (Kloe) Carreto, Itziana Carreto, Matteo Carreto, Benjamin (Alexis) Layne, Sofia (Trey) Hampton, Olivia (Cutter) Boyd, Anna Sanders, Johnny Jr. Sanders, Thomas Sanders, Natalia Carreto, Ruby Carreto, Antoine Johnson, Anthony Jr. Johnson, Antonio Johnson, Laurence Johnson, Amelya Luna, Ezra Martinez-Moreno, Adrian Ocampo, Angelo Ocampo, Stassie Ocampo, Jayden Corrales, Ivette Corrales, Aziel Corrales, Xavier Arroyo, Eli Arroyo, Wes Arroyo, Evelyn Green, Maya Majewski, and Lydia Hunter.

Great-great-grandchildren: Lorelai & Delilah Hampton, and Valeria & Nicandro Marcelino Carreto and he is survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Marcelo was a deeply beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Many have lost a friend and loved one in him. He has been a rock and a counselor to many. He would preach the word of God to everyone and anyone who cared to listen. He invited everyone to join him in worshiping our Lord at his Church. Once you were marked as important to him, he'd be by your side if you needed him. There was so much more to him than just dad, though to us that was his greatest role - he was also a friend, a coworker and colleague, a brother, stand-in paternal figure to the fatherless, a handyman, and the list goes on and on.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Iglesia Presbiteriana Clement in Marcelo’s name, 1443 S. 50th Ct. Cicero, IL 60804.

A visitation for Marcelo will be held Monday, January 6, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. A morning visitation will occur Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Iglesia Presbiteriana Clement, 1447 50th Ct, Cicero, IL 60804. A graveside service will occur following the funeral at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 4101 S Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402.