Obituaries

John Salvatore Arco, age 35, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on February 4, 1981 to John and Carla (Long) Arco. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Rose Arco, and his maternal grandfather, V. Gene Long.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Jimmy Arco; one sister, Maria Arco; his nephew and niece, Isiah and Ashirah; paternal grandfather, Albert “Engine” Arco; maternal grandmother, Wanda Long; and his aunts and uncles, Becky (Long) and Jerry Davis, and David and Maxine Long. He is also survived by his partner, Toby Riffle, and best friend Cindy Iquinto, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

John Sal attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Notre Dame High School, where he graduated Co-Valedictorian of his class. He served as Student Body President and was an active member of many clubs and organizations throughout high school.  He graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Political Science.  After working for several years for the US Department of Agriculture, he attended and graduated from Charlotte School of Law.  He was currently working as an Abstractor and enjoyed his work in the oil and gas business.

John Sal had many relatives and friends and will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 12:00 pm until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm, with Reverend Father Casey Mahone as Celebrant.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.  A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.