Juan Arsenio Rosario is my dad. To me he was my mother and father. He was my best friend and quilting partner. He taught me how to cook and sew, I learned from the best. Arsenio also has four other daughters that he loved very much, even if he had them all together his last 30 years of his life, he always loved them with all his heart. That made him very happy. He loved and cared for each member of his family, no matter the distance.

Arsenio's life was to help people. He loved carpentry, loved sewing, whatever you wanted; he would try to do it for you. He also enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, as well as going to the casino once in a while. he loved Fridays in his last months, since that was casino night.

Dad lived for his family and we were all there for him at the end, just as we always were during his life. We were so lucky to have spent the final months of his life by his side helping him with those daily tasks that so many of us take for granted. He did so much for all of us and we were able to repay him in kindness and love, showing him how much he meant to us for all he did.

Dad was one of the kindest, most generous people anyone has ever known, as well as stubborn. he would make you laugh with his jokes that sometimes we would be laughing at him, laughing about his own joke. For a year, he loved going to Selah Adult Care where they made him so happy being there.

My dad was the center of my universe; I will miss him terribly, but know he is in a better, painless world. he will be missed always, but will live on the hearts of those of us who knew him and his legacy will continue on in our words and actions for the rest of our lives.

A Note from Darlene...

Arsenio touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with. He had a grace about him that only he could wear. Arsenio was a gentleman through and through and loved each one of our staff members with a love that was so gentle and kind.

Even with his gentleness, he had a fierce competitive nature when it came to playing 500 Rummy. With his pointing finger swirling above the deck of cards as he systematically planned his next move, he would lay down his entire hand and put his opponent out! He was good! While spending an evening with Arsenio and his family, we played 26 games of Rummy. He had a passion for the game like no other. Arsenio had a love for quilting, as well. I am honored to have been gifted a quilt that was made by Arsenio and his daughter, Ivette. Our lives have been touched in so many ways by the love and support we have received from Arsenio and his entire family.

I pray God's healing for all who knew him, loved him, and enjoyed his presence. We are honored to have had a place in his life

We are deeply grateful to the Blake and Rosario family for their request to those that loved Arsenio to send donations to Selah Care Center in lieu of flowers. We would like to acknowledge the following with deepest appreciation...

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Blake

Ms. Alexis Blake

Mr. & Mrs. Benni Rosario

Ms. Lucy Blake and Family

Mr. & Mrs. John Aiello

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Goodkin

Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Layne

Anonymous Donor

Ms. Beatrice Ott

Ms. Karen Wimberly

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Repetti