Enrique Arroyo

Enrique Arroyo, 87, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 23, 2026, in Harrisburg. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.

Enrique will be remembered as a reserved, loving, and caring man whose sense of humor brought warmth and laughter to those around him. He found happiness in life’s simple pleasures, especially watching wrestling, spending time with family and friends, and tinkering with things.

Enrique retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 18 years of dedicated service. Throughout his working years, he was known for the same commitment and dependability that defined so much of his life.

Above all, Enrique treasured his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Arroyo, and by his children, Esther Arroyo, Diosdado Arroyo, Elaine Heredia, Adam Arroyo, and Cesar Arroyo. He also leaves behind his son-in-law, Tony Heredia, and his daughter-in-law, Jean Arroyo. His love continues through his grandchildren, Jessica Rhodes, Larry Rhodes III, Samuel Rhodes, Cesar Arroyo II, Brittany Paul, Sabrina Arroyo, Adam Arroyo II, Jocelyn Heredia, and Anthony Heredia, and through his great-grandchildren, Henry Boyer, Nathan Toner Jr., Samuel Rhodes, Nina Rhodes, Rockwell Rhodes, Brian Chatman Jr., Brycen Chatman, Michael Paul, Samuel Paul and Esther Paul. He is also survived by his sister, Maria Monserrate Montes Arroyo, and his brothers, Abel Montes Arroyo and Eliud Montes Arroyo. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who will carry his memory forward with love.

He was preceded in death by his father, Felix DeJesus Montes; his mother, Esperanza Arroyo Cordero; his brother, Gilberto Arroyo; his sisters, Maria Esther Montes Arroyo and Francisca Montes; his brothers, Moises Montes Arroyo and Cesar Augusto Montes Arroyo; and his granddaughter, Nina Heredia.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at W. Orville Kimmel Funeral Home, Inc., 2001 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. A Mass will follow at 12:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1439 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.

Enrique’s life was defined by devotion to family and an appreciation for the simple moments that made life meaningful. His presence will be deeply missed, but the love, laughter, and memories he shared will remain with those who knew him. May he rest in peace.