Julio A. Arroyo (Albert)

Julio Alberto Arroyo, age 79, of San Diego, California passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1943 in Puerto Rico as the sixth child to parents Julio and Juanita. Julio grew up in Puerto Rico until he moved to New York as a teenager. He graduated from high school in Brooklyn, New York in 1963.Julio was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved traveling, politics, history, dancing and the arts.

Julio was preceded in death by his parents , his sisters Doris and Neida, his brothers Tony and Victor, and most tragically by his oldest son, Daniel who passed away in 2006. Julio is survived by his sons Nicholas and Marc, their mother, Vivian, as well as his siblings Chu, Ceci, Julie and Edwin. Julio is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Ethan, Emily, Emmet, Micah, Jaxon, Lucas and Rylee. Julio had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other extended family that he treasured very much.

Nicholas and Marc are left with warm memories and an inspiring legacy from their dad, which undoubtedly includes hard work, determination, wit, humor, kindness, generosity, and a love for debate and learning new things (like the time Julio decided to learn French when he was traveling abroad). Julio's greatest joys in life included traveling with loved ones, spending time with his siblings, sons, and grandchildren, and enjoying amazing food from all over the world. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.merkleymitchell.com for the Arroyo family.