Jose O. Arvayo of Plano, IL Passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at home in Plano. He was born on April 29, 1960 in Sonora, Mexico, the son of Jose J. Arvayo and Maria del Carmen Arvayo. He married Marvella Riojas on August 29, 1981 in DesPlaines, IL.
Jose became a proud member of Painters District Council No. 30 (PDC 30) in 1995. He began working for a union painting and drywall finishing contractor after several years working in the industry. He excelled as a union drywall finisher, and was hired as an organizer by the District Council in 2000. In May of 2002, Jose was hired as an instructor at the PDC 30 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund (today the North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute - NCIFTI) and served in that role until 2010. For the last 12 years, he battled an illness with great strength and with the tireless support of his loving family and friends.
Jose was a family man who enjoyed his gadgets and keeping up with technology. He loved taking the scenic route during his yearly road-trip visits to Arizona. He loved music, movies and to play pranks on his family. He would always be seen carrying a digital camera around his neck at every social event or family gathering.
Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL. Mass will be at Saint Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 750 W. Old Indian Trail, Aurora, IL. With Rev. Oscar Cortez at 11am. on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Marvella Arvayo, his mother, Maria Del Carmen Arvayo, siblings: Luis C. Arvayo, Laura I. Arvayo, Eduardo Arvayo, Jesus David Arvayo, Ana C. Arvayo. Children: Marvella Franco and Dante O. Arvayo, son-in-law Raul Franco and daughter-in-law Shari Arvayo, grandchildren: Raul O. Franco, Nicholas Franco, Paulo Franco and Mia Izzabella Arvayo.
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He was preceded in death by his father Jose J. Arvayo, one brother, Jesus Demetrio Arvayo. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to
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