Obituary of Antoinette Arale

Antoinette "Annie" Arale (Licata) loving wife of 44 years to Edward Arale has passed away on Wednesday February 9th, 2022. Beloved daughter to Anthony & Edith Licata. Antoinette was one of the most caring and loving women. She had such a beautiful soul, that anyone who met her knew how wonderful she was. Always putting others first and making sure everyone was taken care of. Antoinette was dedicated to her family, children and grandchildren. This was what she lived for above all else, was the happiness of her family. Besides her husband Edward, she is survived by her children Edward Michael, Joseph Anthony and his wife Monique, Anthony Gino and his wife Julie. Grandchildren, Ariel, Zackary, Emma & Olivia. Also surviving, her mother Edith, sister Teresa, brother Vincent and his wife Rocio Licata. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family member who will miss her dearly. Antoinette was a proud member of the Port Richmond Community Response Team and helped communities during various emergencies on Staten Island. To know Antoinette, was to be loved. There will not be a day that she is not missed. Her legacy will live on in her children and grandchildren. The lessons that she taught and the advice that she gave will live with us always. No amount of time could ever lessen the pain of losing such a remarkable woman but knowing now that she is at peace is comfort to all. Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home Inc., 2508 Victory Blvd., on Saturday, 2/19/2022, departing at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow in Moravian Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Thursday, 2/17/2022, and Friday, 2/18/2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.