Joe

Arballo

On the morning of February 6, 2023, Joe Arballo passed away peacefully at home with family by his side.

Joe Arballo was born in Gilroy, California on October 3, 1929, to Jesus and Concepcion Arballo.  He was a lifelong resident of Hollister and worked many of his younger years in the various orchards and fields in San Benito County.  He then joined the Laborer's Union in 1957 and worked for the union until he retired around the age of 55 and was a pensioned union member until his death.  After retiring from Laborer's he continued working doing odd jobs but his most passionate job he had after retirement, was collecting and recycling cardboard and pallets from various business owners throughout Hollister.  He thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people as he drove around town collecting his cardboard and pallets.  He also enjoyed entertaining both young and old with games, riddles and brainteasers.  Joe also loved to dance, listen to Johnny Cash (his favorite artist), go to casinos and spend time with his family.

He had a big heart and was always ready and willing to help whoever needed it, whether they were family, friends, or strangers.  He truly lived life to the fullest, his last outing with his family was December 16, 2022, to go see a Johnny Cash tribute band that had him dancing in his seat, and he never let his age get in his way of having fun and enjoying life.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife Gloria, daughter Connie, parents Jesus and Concepcion, Brothers Louie, Frank, John, and sister Lugarda.

He is survived by his children Joseph and daughter-in-law Rose, Tom, Jim, Debbie and son-in-law Raul , and Angeline.  Grandchildren Benjamin, Jarrod, Roxanne, Raquel, Thomas, Andrea, Ariana, Jaren, Justin, Marisa, Ethan.  Great-grandchildren Benjamin Jr., Alizsha, Alexander, Andre, Lily, Matthew, Elle, Cory, Jason and one on the way, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Services will be held as follows:

Monday, February 20, 2023

Viewing 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Rosary 6:00 p.m.

Black-Cooper-Sander

363 7 ^th Street

Hollister, CA  95023

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Mass 11:00 a.m.

St. Benedict's Church

1200 Fairview Road

Hollister, CA  95023

Graveside Service immediately following mass

Calvary Cemetery

1100 Hillcrest Road

Hollister, CA  95023

Reception

1:30-4:30

Paine's Restaurant

421 East Street

Hollister, CA  95023