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Dean Arroyo Obituary

Dean David Arroyo SUMMERVILLE - Dean David Arroyo, 58, of Summerville, S.C., husband of 39 years to Mary P. Arroyo, died Tues., Sept. 13, 2016. A formal celebration of his life will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston at 2:00 p.m. Born March 11, 1958, in Chicago, Ill., to Carol Spies and Peter J. Arroyo, Dean graduated from DePaul University and was a deputy for the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. Among the many passions in Dean's life was music, trivia, sports (particularly the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks), and board games. In addition to his wife, survivors include sons Daniel (Elizabeth) of Germantown, Wis., and Christopher (Bridget) of St. Stephen, S.C.; a daughter, Ashley Brooke of Agoura Hills, Calif., and grandchildren Ethan, Conner, Christopher, Seth, Ashlyn, Alana and Remington. In lieu of flowers, Dean's family asks that donations be made toward research efforts for curing epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, or any cause that is close to the donor, as long as charity is taking place. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2016.

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Mary Marchese

September 25, 2016

Sorry for your loss. God bless he was a wonderful coworker. I am happy I had a chance to know him.

Paula Skipper

September 25, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family
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Ralph Hurley

September 25, 2016

May God Bless Your Family, I loved working with you. I'm sad your life was cut short. I will always remember You.

Thomas Chambers

September 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

scott kviz

September 24, 2016

My friend and arch rival in chess.I think about all the visits we made up to Elkhorn.Dean was such a great person,father and friend.When I think about all he endured,even back then,he always kept an amazing perspective .Dean was really someone to be looked to as an example for being the type of man the world needs more of.Like many people,I wish I would have made more time for him in my life.I have so many good memories of my friend.Even though we didnt have much contact in recent years,Dean always was and always will be my brother.I know your in God's presence now.One love....

Susan Palms

September 24, 2016

You will be missed Mr. Arroyo. I will not be able to for get your presence at the SACDC.

My condolences to the family.

Al Thomas

September 24, 2016

He was a great guy, and I am happy to have known him. My sincere sympathies to the family.

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