Julio E. De Arcos

Julio E deArcos, 71 passed away peacefully on April 30th 2019 in Winter Park, FL surrounded by his loving family. Born in Havana Cuba on February 19, 1948, Julio grew up playing on Varadero beach, riding horses on the family plantation and going with his father, Monchy to the Almendares baseball games. In 1960 at 12 years old, Julio immigrated to the U.S. to Miami, Florida. The oldest of 4 boys, Julio became the man of the house at 18 when his father was killed in a car accident. He helped care for his 3 younger brothers while he and his mother went to school to earn degrees so they could care for the family. Julio and his mother Cristina graduated from the University of Miami and walked across the stage to get their diplomas together! Julio’s professional career began when he started working for Bacardi USA 1972. His 35 year career with Bacardi was a testament to top notch quality of the firm and the friendships he made while working there. Julio’s years of service with Bacardi brought him all over the world. Julio met his wife Jessica in 1973 and they planned the wedding 2 weeks later.and were married for 44 wonderful years. Julio was always involved in the community. While in Miami, he volunteered his time as a coach and was very involved in the league management. He was elected to the AFFIS Board and handled the joint armed forces military concerns. Julio’s whole family was named Hispanic American Family of The Year by Barbara Bush in 1989, complete with a ceremony at the White House. After retirement in 2008, Julio and his wife Jessica moved to Winter Park, Florida to be closer to their grandchildren and begin their next chapter. In a short time Julio dove right in to his new community and joined Rotary International in Winter Park. He immediately entrenched himself in the Service Above Self motto as the Club was involved in several initiatives that left an impact on the City. He was also elected to the Park and Rec Board for the City of Winter Park and has served continually to help make the city he loved a beautiful place to live. Julio’s favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He always had a front row seat and rarely missed a game. He had come to be known as “Papi” to all the parents he met along the way. Julio loved connecting with people. Being with family in conversation was his most cherished activity. He had an infectious laugh and was larger than life. His personality was big, and no one could ever forget they met him…! Julio is predeceased by his parents, Julio“Monchy” and Cristina Lopez-Ona deArcos and his brother Jorge “Yoyi” deArcos. He is survived by his wife Jessica (Rinaldi) deArcos, Daughter Estela deArcos Hunt (Tunis), Son Miguel deArcos( Brittany) and 5 grandchildren, Connor, Parker, Ryder deArcos, and Karis and Cooper Hunt. two brothers, Henry and Edward(Shannon) deArcos So that Julio may continue to make a postive impact on his Winter Park community, his family has set up an endowment fund is his honor through the Rotary Club of Winter Park. Donations to this eternal legacy may be sent to: Winter Park Rotary Charitable Foundation P.O. Box 1416 - Winter Park, FL 32790 - Memo: Julio deArcos Foundation

Julio E. De Arcos

February 19, 1948 - April 30, 2019