Monday, November 2, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
LOUISVILLE - Albert P. Arno, 76, of Louisville passed away on October 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice.
Albert was born on July 13, 1950 in Massena, NY, the son of the late Albert J. and Eleanor (Oakes) Arno. He attended Massena High Central High School where he graduated in 1969. He was employed at the General Motors Plant where he retired in October of 1999.
Known for his work ethic, always on the go and “I will find a way to do it” attitude. He will be missed by many.
He enjoyed Dancing, known as “the man who can move his feet”. An avid fisherman, hunter and camper. He took great pride in his camp that he and his sons and grandsons spent a lot of time building and making better every year for friends and family to come and enjoy having great parties, cookouts and huge bonfires.
Along with that he spent many years going camping at what he called “The Big Woods”. He shared that paradise and its beauty with those he loved. In doing all the things he loved, he did so with his lifelong and very best friend, Tim Shantie and the Shantie family.
Albert was a member of the Amvets in Massena, American Legion in Crystal River, FL and VFW in Homosassa, Fl.
Albert is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Sharlene Dezell; a daughter, Renee (Tony) Gunsauls of Norfolk; two sons, Albert J. Arno II (Christine Billings) of Norfolk and William Arno of Massena; two sisters, Carol McDonald of Syracuse and Linda (Doug) Smith of Florida; two brothers Christopher (Shirley) Arno of Canton and Kendrick Arno of Norfolk; his grandchildren, Brad, Kaytelyn, Cassandra, Luke, Alex, Tyke, Zoe and Wesley; two step-granddaughters, Alyssa and Maddison Gunsauls; several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; his beloved dog Lola and his lifelong best friend, Tim Shantie.
He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Theresa Arno Baxter; a son Adam Arno and two brothers, Vernon and Robert Arno.
A Celebration of life will be held on November 21, 2026 at the Massena VFW from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena where memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.donaldsonfh.com.
