Obituary

Arnulfo “Arnie” Cisneros, Jr. of West Bridgewater, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 6th 2026 in his daughter’s home in Rochester, PA.

Arnie was born on December 23rd, 1940 in Laredo, TX, the son of the late Arnulfo Cisneros, Sr. and Delfina Benavides Cisneros.

He graduated from Martin High School in Laredo, TX in 1960, where he excelled in his studies. Arnie then went on to receive a B.S. Degree in Business from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, and he received a Master’s Degree in International Business Affairs from Texas A & M University in Laredo, TX.

Arnie was an administrator at the Laredo Transit Authority in Laredo, TX, and after moving to Beaver, PA, he worked at St. Joe Lead in Monaca, PA. In 1988, Arnie opened his restaurant The Taco Express in West Bridgewater, PA, which was well known for it’s authentic Mexican cuisine. He went on to work at the U.S. Airways Express in Pittsburgh, PA and later owned the Tax Express in West Bridgewater, PA.

Arnie was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, where he played the trumpet in the USMC Marching Band. Known for his love of music, he also played the piano and guitar. Arnie was known for his magnetic personality. He always greeted family and friends with a smile and warm hug. He had a special place in his heart for those less fortunate. If anyone was in need of help, he was the first to respond.

Arnie was a member of Our Lady of the Valley – Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Beaver, PA, where he faithfully attended Holy Mass every Sunday.

In addition to his parents, Arnie is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana, his son Mark, and his sister, Consuelo Cisneros.

He is survived by his children; Delfina (Rick Coleman) Cisneros, Rochester, PA; Michael (Meagan) Cisneros, Seattle, Washington; and Michelle (Christopher) Baker, York, PA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren.; his siblings; Rosa María (David) Curiel, Laredo, TX; Alicia (Genaro) Vela, Laredo, TX; Adrian “Mundo” (Debbie) Cisneros, Beaver, PA; and Rosario (Eddie) Vega, Laredo, TX. Arnie leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 340 Third Street, Beaver, PA, 15009 was honored to care for Arnulfo and his family during this most difficult time.

A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Saturday January 17th from 2pm-6pm at the Grille of Bridgewater Crossings 206 Mulberry St Ext Bridgewater, PA, 15009.