William "Bill" Joseph Arigi, Jr.

Sadly, after living a life full of grit, love, and laughter, William “Bill” Arigi of Fishers passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2025.  He was born on June 12, 1928, an only child of Austrian immigrants William J. and Johanna (Meisel) Arigi,

Born in Chicago, Bill's early years were marked by service and a keen aptitude for logic. A stellar high school student, he joined ROTC in 1943 and joined the Army after high school.

While working at a local drugstore during his high school years. He assisted the pharmacist “compounding medication” and became a certified apprentice pharmacist (he also manned the ice cream soda fountain). After his two year stint in the Army, he studied accounting a Northwestern University.

When he wasn’t leading logistics revolutions, Bill could be found fishing with sons, cheering on the Chicago Cubs (usually with hope, always with heart), swinging a golf club with his signature Stogie in his mouth. Known for his well-equipped workroom, wood working was a favorite pastime. He also enjoyed a good game of billiards, a steady fitness routine, and he was a tropical fish enthusiast. After raising six kids, he found joy in his second marriage helping raise his two step children in Atlanta. He was happy to retire to relaxing life in Fishers, IN.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Linda Arigi.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen “Kathy”; children, Sue Arigi (Dick Schulze), Cathy (Kevin) Konkler, Bill (Jennifer) Arigi, Bob Arigi, and Tom (Maureen) Arigi; stepchildren Jim and Andrea Macek; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A humble, wise man, Bill leaves behind a legacy of caring about his family and his country. He will be missed.

A Celebration of Bill's Life will take place Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 4-7 pm in the American Legion Post 470, 9091 126th Street, Fishers, IN 46038. 

Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals.

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