Arduini, John F.
John F. "The Living Legend" Arduini, Age 83, beloved brother and uncle to many nieces and nephews passed away after a brief illness on Friday, April 8, 2022.
He was born October 29, 1938 in New Britain to the late Paul and Domenica (Valeriano) Arduini.
He attended local schools and graduated New Britain High School, moving to Plainville in 1995 where he resided for 27 years.
John was employed by Connecticut Natural Gas retiring after 30 years. As a meter reader, he would always be seen wearing shorts even in the coldest days of winter.
John, who never married, led a very active social life. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Red Sox and UCONN Women's Basketball fan. He was also a player/trainer for various softball leagues.
"Johnny A" was well known and loved by so many people throughout his life. At one time he said he
would need to rent out the civic center for his funeral because he had so many friends. He walked in Walnut Hill Park in New Britain daily with someone always stopping him to say hi.
He will be remembered for his smile, humor and harmonica playing which would always come out at parties and family birthday celebrations where he would play his favorites, "Way Marie, Goodnight Irene and Roll Out The Barrel".
John was a loving brother and survived by his sister Gloria, as well as his many nieces and nephews always putting "famiglia" first. He is predeceased by his 3 brothers Frank, Albert and Victor.
“Johnny A” will be missed, but never forgotten. Mama and Papa now have their boys by their side.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Church, Parish of St. Joachim, 101 North St., New Britain followed by Military Honors and burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at EricksonHansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain
on Wednesday, April 20th from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. For information or to leave on line condolences, please
visit www.ericksonhansen.com