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John Arreazola Obituary
Arreazola, Dr. John J. 72, of Highland Park, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004, retired teacher and coach at Highland Park High School, beloved husband of the late Anita, loving father of Joel (Rayna) Arreazola, Janelle (Fred) Mallas and Jevne (Trish) Arreazola, dear grandfather of Rian, Keaton and Catherine Arreazola, Angeline Mallas and the late Kaly Arreazola, dear brother of Rachel Perez, Isabel Garcia, Mary Showers, Oliva Llanas, Emily Appenzeller, Grace Rodriguez and the late Al Arreazola, dear uncle to many. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, January 30th, at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Mass 10 a.m., Saturday, January 31st, at Immaculate Conception Church, 770 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John J. Arreazola Highland Park Hall of Fame Fund, 3015 Minot Lane, Waukesha, WI, 53188. For funeral info please call: 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andy Kern
July 10, 2024
Coach Arreazola was my Spanish teacher. A very good one at that.
I believe he was the best football mind HPHS had at the time, but they didn't hire him as head Varsity Football Coach as they should have. His record spoke for itself. He knew the game. I wish I could have played on his team.
Henry Aehlert
February 4, 2004
Janelle
My condolences on the passing of your father.He was a real gentlemen.Just a real nice guy. Henry
Andrea de la Garza (Poffenberger)
February 2, 2004
Jevne and family. I was so sad to hear of your father's passing. He was such a wonderful and kind man. It's been years since I've seen him (or you) but I have many memories of him. Stay strong. My heart goes out to you.
Renee/Paul Shamrock
January 29, 2004
Dr. Arreazola gave us the foundation and inspiration for bringing out our musical talents in our band we formed with his son Joel, and his connections with the H.P. Police Dept., once helped us out of a very serious but funny situation, that we will always remember. God Bless
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miles zaremski
January 29, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to John's family and loved ones. We knew him through HPHS, and particularly for all his support and love for HPHS baseball and community athletics in general.
Miles, Jason, Lauren and Elena Zaremski
Jody Schwartz
January 29, 2004
I am so sorry to read of your father's death. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. His smile generated warmth whenever I ran into him in town. He was always so proud of his family and never failed to keep me posted on their accomplishments. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Steve Bergman
January 28, 2004
My deepest condolences on your loss. Dr. Arreazola was my Spanish teacher back in 1978-79, and although I was not one of his best students, I remember him as one of the few genuine, likeable teachers in my past. He had a rich and robust personality and a commanding presence that people gravitated to, and years after I graduated it was always a pleasure to run into him. I'm sure his positive influence has travelled all over the world in the fond memories we carry with us. I know that the world is a sadder place for having lost him...
Steve Bergman -- Highland Park High School, Class of '82
Scott Sklare
January 28, 2004
I have wonderful memories of Coach Arreazola. We went undefeated in 1970 - my sophmore year. He was a great coach, a great teacher, and a great guy. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Scott Sklare
Rick Schechter
January 28, 2004
Coach Arreazola will always have a place in my heart. Of all my coaches throughout my life, he had the finest on-field game perception of any of them. Whenever he called a play from the sidelines, 9 times out of 10, it was a touchdown. And he always made us feel as though we were part of his family, from having us over for dinner, to taking us each aside and truly wanting to know how we were doing at home and in school. He was a great coach and a compassionate man.
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