Arlene “Mrs. C” Casale 

1939-2024 

Arlene “Mrs. C” Casale

Arlene Casale, age 84, a resident of Belen, passed away on April 10, 2024.  

A viewing will take place at Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 18. A visitation will take place at 9 a.m., Friday, April 19, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens.  

She is survived by her children, Deborah Stoddard (Timothy) and Fiore (Rose Ann); and grandchildren, Garrick, Fiore Salvatore and Brenton.  

Arelene is preceded in death by her loving husband, Fiorello Casale.  

She was the proud owner of Fiorello’s Italian Restaurant for more than 32 years. Arelene always treated her clientele like family, and throughout the years Belen became her home.  

Please sign Arlene’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. 

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