Joseph Arsenault

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Joseph Arsenault, who unexpectedly left us on July 25, 2026 at the age of 79,

Born on November 13, 1946, in Chelsea to Josephine Wojciechkowski and Frank E.C. Arsenault. Joseph grew up in Chelsea as 1 of 12 children where he attended local schools and worked at various local companies before embarking on a fulfilling career working on several public transit projects in the Boston area, most notable is working for the Kinkisharyo Corporation as a master mechanic delivering brand new MBTA Greenline Type 7 Trolleys and later working for the Bombardier Corporation as a quality control engineer delivering the all new Amtrak Acela locomotives.

In 1966, Joseph married the love of his life, the late Bonnie Emma (Bleile). They shared 49 wonderful years of happiness together, raising three loving children: Elizabeth Rullo and her husband Edward of Chelsea, Dawn Snyderman and her husband Martin of Lynn, and Joseph Arsenault I with his wife Lauren of Georgetown. Together, they created a beautiful family filled with cherished moments, including unforgettable summer vacations at their family camp in Sanford, Maine and numerous trips to Disney, Epcot and other theme parks. They frequented Red Sox games and other venues like Edaville Railroad, The Alpine Slides etc.

Joseph was not just a father, He was the adoring Papa to Edward Rullo, Bonnie Natola, Bianca Rullo, Kaitlin Fitzsimmons-Evans, Joseph III Arsenault & David Arsenault, and his legacy of love will continue to resonate through them. His siblings are Helen, Christine, Anthony & Edward and the late Jean, Frank, Carol, Kathleen, Paula, John & Richard. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins plus his longtime friend Laura Baker.

Friends and family are warmly invited to celebrate Joseph's life on Saturday, August 8, at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea. The gathering will take place from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., followed by a joyful Life Celebration at 11:00 A.M. to conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Please join us as we honor a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Let us come together to share our stories and celebrate Joe Arsenault.