In Memory

John Arrigo

On Sunday, May 31, 2020, Colonel John Anthony Arrigo (retired), loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 73. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Annie Arrigo, and his children, James, Karen, and Brandon Arrigo. John was born on July 14, 1946 in Manchester, Iowa to Danial & Loraine Arrigo and was raised in Chicago, IL.  He served as a police officer with the Chicago Police Department from 1968-1972 and with the Oak Park Police Department until 1977, receiving a Medal of Valor during that time. Afterward, he served in Chicago as a State's Attorney with the Juvenile Division of the Cook County State Attorney's Office from 1977-1979 before returning to police work with the Colorado Springs, Colorado, Police Department.  In August 1980, John received a direct commission as a Captain with the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Department, serving as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate at Malmstrom AFB, Montana. He served his country as part of the U.S. Air Force for 25 years, retiring in 2005 as a Colonel.  After retiring from the Air Force, Colonel Arrigo counseled children at Williams Elementary in Huntsville, AL, eventually moving his expertise to Owens Cross Roads Elementary in Owen Cross Roads, AL.  He retired from Counseling in 2016 with a hunger for adventure and together with his wife, followed their passion of traveling the world.



 
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11/24/20 08:16 AM #1    

Charlotte Astor

I'm very sorry to hear this. He was always a very kind and thoughtful person. 


11/24/20 09:43 AM #2    

Lee Balgemann

Friends and neighbors since childhood, we've all lost a good Man. May God bless and comfort his family.


11/24/20 01:11 PM #3    

Duane Kowalski

Spent four years hanging out with John.  After reading his bio I see why I was unable to reconnect.  It was his desire to go into the military after graduation.  Glad he made it.  Condolences to his family.  RIP John.your watch is complete.


11/24/20 04:58 PM #4    

Owen Thompson

sorry to hear this

wish id known we was in that area

i was in huntsville corinth and blue springs miss yesterday 

hard to think of john as a colonel he was just a 12 year old buddy to me


11/25/20 09:52 AM #5    

John Heyer

What a great career.  Always sad to see a passing.  


11/25/20 11:34 AM #6    

Dawn Petrole (McKinney)

I knew John best at Hatch elementary school from 6th to 8th grade. He was to me always one of the "kind & nice" boys ;)  So pleased to see he was a respected Air Force COL in JAG corps (huge respect for the JAGs I dealt with in Navy). Along with years of work in law enforcement, how proud his family must be of his achievements & the lasting legacy he left behind. Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. 


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