Arnold J.

Cimino, Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arnold Cimino, a devoted son, brother, and beloved friend, who departed this life on January 22, 2025, at the age of 68 after a sudden illness. He was born on January 25, 1956, in Chelsea and spent his formative years there. He was a graduate of Chelsea High School, where he fostered lifelong friendships that would endure throughout his life.
Arnold was a cherished son of Dorothy (Ducey) Cimino of Chelsea and the late Arnold J. Cimino, Sr. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Diane (Crosby) Cimino, whom he had adored until her passing two years prior.
Arnold was a dedicated employee at Harvard Vanguard Health Center in Wellesley, where he served faithfully for 26 years before retiring. In his personal life, Arnold was passionate about music, particularly playing the drums and exploring other instruments. He cherished the joy of Karaoke and created countless memories with Carol during relaxing summers at their camp in Wells, Maine.
He is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy, and sisters Cathy Terry of Everett, Dotty Lombardi and her husband Tony of Peabody, and Susan Tenaglia and her husband Robert of Lynn. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Donna Marie Cimino and Frances Cimino. Arnold leaves behind a legacy of love as a cherished uncle to Saverio Lombardi, Cindy Sambataro, Anthony Lombardi, and Christine Hebert, as well as an adored great-uncle to Nino, Nicholas, and Jack Sambataro, Emma and Ava Lombardi, and Rose-Marie, and Jerome Hebert. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends who were touched by his kindness and spirit
Friends and family are invited to gather, reflect, and share memories that celebrate his life on Tuesday, January 28th in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. the visitation will be Immediately followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea at 12:00 P.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.