Obituary of Francis John Arsi

Francis “Frank” Arsi, 71, passed away suddenly on April 24th, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Easton, PA.

The family will be receiving friends for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 2nd from 2:00 to 4:15 PM at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave, Maplewood, NJ. A prayer service will follow at 4:15 PM.

Born in Orange, then raised in Millburn, NJ, Frank formed lifelong friendships and values that stayed with him throughout his life. He later made his home in Forks Township, Easton, PA in 1993, where he built both his career and a life centered on family. However, Frank could still be found at the Millburn Deli for years to come.

Frank was a proud graduate of Lehigh University before beginning his career with Worthington Pumps. He remained with the company through several acquisitions, eventually retiring as the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing with Curtiss-Wright. He was known for his strong work ethic, immense knowledge, and the pride he took in everything he did. Even in retirement, he was so highly valued that he continued to contract one day a week—a schedule that conveniently allowed him to keep up his frequent lunch trips to Braveheart.

Above all, Frank will be remembered for his devotion to his family. He was a loving husband, a proud and caring father, a brother and uncle who remained close throughout the years. He took great joy in his model trains, life's unexplained mysteries, as well as camping and fishing trips; his presence in these moments will be deeply missed. He had a deep love for food and a special passion for Christmas, particularly the Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. It was a tradition that grew grander every year, with the menu reaching more than ten fishes this past year as he always found a way to add a few more to the table.

Frank is now joining his parents, John and Regina Arsi, and his brother, Anthony Arsi, in heaven.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Patricia Arsi; sister, Catherine Catalon and family; daughter Kelly and her boyfriend Tim; daughter Kristina and her husband Matt with a grandchild on the way.

In lieu of flowers donations to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania would be appreciated.