On Saturday October 25, 2025. Loving husband of Eileen Arington (nee Callaghan). Beloved son of Patricia and the late Charles Arington. Dear brother of Adam (Kaili) Arington. Cherished son-in-law of Maxine and the late Gerard Callaghan. Dear brother-in-law of Christine (Stephen) Bent, Colleen (Dennis Just) Callaghan, Maureen (Michael Brothers) Callaghan, Katie (Mickey) Turner and Carolyn Callaghan. Dear uncle of Isabella, Parker, Elijah, Zachary, Maya, Vivian and Dorothy. Our dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
For the repass, Old Millstream Inn 912 S. Main Street, St. Charles, Mo 63301 at the conclusion of the Sunday service, please feel free and welcome to wear your favorite concert, MR340, or current St.Louis sports attire! These are all Anthony’s favorite pastimes and passions, and he would want this joy at his Celebration of Life
Services: Funeral service will be held at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Sun. Nov 9th at 12PM. Visitation at Kutis Sat. from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Anthony’s name to one of the following charities, which were close to his heart: Mid-America Transplant, Crime Victim Center – St. Louis, or Connections to Success.
Anthony, your mentorship and friendship in and outside meant the world. I wish we could have had one more conversation. We’re going to miss you and your guidance. I will see you on the other side.
Anthony, you’re surely going to be missed I have enjoyed working with you all these years at Dismashouse . God will be we welcoming you with open arms.🙏 Your friendship was awesome.
Always my best friend and always there when I needed you, any time, day or night. I’m going to miss you every single day. You’ll always be in my heart.
I’ve known Anthony since I was 14 years old, and Eileen since I was 10. My heart breaks for Eileen and Anthony’s entire family. Anthony- thank you for being you, for always sending me cards on my birthday, and for ALWAYS making sure I knew when Paul McCartney was coming to Atlanta. I love you all.
I just spoke with Anthony on Oct 12 regarding our class reunion. He told me to get some help with it. Lol Anthony, was not just a friend, but a person who I have know since we were kids. I believe it was like 3rd grade! We wrestled on the same high school team, and graduated from high school together. I’m praying for all the lives he has touched. Class of 1995!!!
Friend – I will miss catching up and joking around. You always had the best sense of humor. We all know how much you cared about your work and giving people a 2nd chance. We will miss the passion you had for life, and for others. There just aren’t words to express how many people will miss you and all the GOOD you brought to this world.
I wanted to recognize one of the best humans many were lucky enough to call a friend, Anthony. From trivia nights, concerts, baseball games, cookie walks, charity events, comedy nights, pet adoptions, Lindenwood events, and list goes on. Anthony always shared how important his life with Eileen, their families and close friends were to him. Anthony lived life to his fullest showing up for everyone with a need.
Time was cut short on our near 30 years of friendship. Without a doubt, Lindsey Cole Devereux and I were given a gift meeting Anthony our first week of college at Lindenwood University and building a life long friendship. We will keep our memories near to our heart of all the adventures we shared.
Nothing will be the same with you missing… You fought every day to live and I’ll keep going with that in mind.
I am saddened by the loss of a wonderful coworker and someone I came to call a friend. You were someone I could always count on—for a laugh in the middle of a hectic day, for a bit of wisdom when things got tough, and for letting me vent before helping me find the humor in it all. I truly admired your professionalism, your kindness, and your ability to make every situation lighter just by being there. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, time and odd cat videos.
Anthony will be missed. An individual who cared for others his entire life, your friendship, counsel, and partnering will always be cherished. You memories and impact on others will be remembered forever.
Hearing the news of your passing was devastating. Thank you for always being so kind! Thank you for your support through my career change and thank you for your guidance when needed. Arington you will be missed a great deal. Get your rest
Anthony is a husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He worked hard for many years earning his degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Nonprofit Administration. Dedicating his many years of study and education to making a difference every day with Dismiss House. He was an advocate and fierce supporter as well as board member with Dismiss House, the Heart Transplant Association, Lindenwood Alumni Advisory Council, Pandemic Response Team, Forest Park Advisory Board, and the Federal Courts Gang Re-entry Initiative Program.
Spending countless hours volunteering for Midwest Transplant Services, Little Kickers as a soccer coach, Triple A tee ball coach, and the Vandeventer Mediation and Healing Garden.
He consistently worked to improve the lives of other. Living on what seemed like borrowed time he made it his mission to make every day impactful. He would find new adventures such as competing in the MR340, a 3 day 340 mile kayak race. Of course he didn’t just do this as a personal challenge but as a means to raise funds for families awaiting heart transplant. He successfully raised enough donations to have a dedicated room “the Kayak Room” established and furnished by Anthony to help families in need with a place to stay while awaiting a heart transplant.
If Anthony was in your life you were lucky to know him. He was the kind of person that you could always call. He was always there to listen, give advice or help anyway he could. If time had passed you would never know it. Your friendship would just pick back up from where it was left. Never was there a moment wasted and your time together was meaningful. It is truly an understatement to say that he was an amazing person. He lived life to it’s fullest.
Hearing the news of your passing was devastating. Thank you for always being so kind, for supporting me through my second transplant journey, and for offering guidance whenever I needed it. Anthony, you will be deeply missed.
Captaineus, I was truly crushed upon hearing of your passing. I will always think of you as a friend. I will certainly miss you.
May the Great King grant you entrance into His kingdom.
Mr. Arington will truly be missed. His energy, warmth, and presence will forever be remembered at Dismas House. This has been a difficult loss to process, and my heartfelt prayers go out to his family during this time. Thank you for providing this space to share our condolences and honor such a deeply respected man.
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Arington, always wore a smile. A kind soul too many. I am thankful to have known him. He has left an unforgettable legacy. Forever grateful for his small talks of encouragement. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Hearing the news of your passing was devastating. Thank you for always being so kind! I could always call you to help us out, and you and your staff would come up without hesitation. I appreciate all the advice you gave me. You truly will be missed.
Just now hearing of Anthony’s passing. I’m so sorry for the loss of such an amazing human. Thank you Anthony for taking care of the Heart Transplant Association of St. Louis during such a hard time. You kept everything going during a pandemic and kept everyone together. You will be missed by the Transplant community.
Anthony, unfortunately I did not have much time to get to know you but I feel truly blessed for the time I did have.
You were a true mentor who taught all of us, through your example, that no matter what an individual’s circumstances are in life EVERYONE is to be treated with compassion, empathy, and love.
Your life of Service and Giving has most certainly earned you the words we should all strive to hear one day:
WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
Rest in peace my friend.
Arington or ” A squared” as I liked to call him, touched many lives. This includes mine. The lessons I’ve learned and times shared over these last 16 years has helped to shape my career and life in many ways. He will truly be missed!
Completely shocked you have passed. You were such a great human that I was fortunate to meet. Your zest for life was uplifting and motivational. I will miss seeing you and talking about new restaurants and reminiscing about all of the years worked on our gang project and the many stories that came from those years. Prayers to your wife and family for comfort and peace. You will be missed and are remembered.
Anthony lived his life to the fullest, passing along love, laughter and happiness to everyone he met. I’ve known Anthony since high school where Eileen claimed him as her “Bono”. He always bought pizzas for fundraisers, sent cards for birthday and holidays and even flowers when loved ones passed. He had a true heart of gold!!! You will be missed!
Anthony, it’s hard to say goodbye to someone who has been such an inspiring leader and mentor. Thank you for always recognizing and appreciating the hard work and dedication of those around you—you’ve truly set the standard for what great leadership looks like.
I’ve learned so much from your guidance, encouragement, and the example you’ve set in just the short time I’ve known you. Your positive energy, sense of humor, and love for friendly competition—whether at Top Golf, trivia night, or cheering on the Cardinals—made every day a little more fun and memorable. I will miss our talks about marathons and Kayaking and trying some of your favorite restaurants.
You’ve made a lasting impact on all of us, both professionally and personally.
You are greatly missed! My condolences to your family, friends, and coworkers.
I am still in shock and saddened by your passing. We worked together for many years and I know Dismas House will never be the same without you. You truly cherished every minute of this short time we have on this earth, you will be greatly missed my friend.
Anthony – we find it challenging to limit ALL of the impact that you have had on our work and on this city, in just a few words. So we will simply say this: Thank you.
Your absence is so palpable, dear friend.
Anthony all these years we known each other you were a great friend and life mentor to me. Even when your brother would try to prank me when we were younger. Im sadden by your passing but heaven got its gate keeper. So till we see each other on the other side RIP my friend
I have known Anthony since Kindergarten, and have many fond (and very funny) memories of him and all of his shenanigans. We were neighbors and we rode the same bus to and from school for years. Anthony was quick-witted and never failed to inject just the right amount of snark into a conversation. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. My most sincere condolences to Pat, Eileen, Adam and the rest of his family. Saying prayers for peace and comfort for you all.
Anthony will always be loved and remembered. Terrific man, wonderful husband, friend, uncle, brother, cousin, brother in law. He will be missed by all that knew him
I am so sorry. I just saw this and I missed it my true condolences. He will be very missed. I don’t think there’s a person in our class that didn’t know him. It wasn’t pleasure to know him.. he truly will be missed. I did see him when he had his first heart transplant and then I talked to him again when I had my brain surgery and he talked me and positive thinking you just was a light my condolences with the family and friends then he’ll always be a fixture of the class of 1995 MHS rest in peace my friend God bless
This world is a kinder place because of Anthonys caring & determined demeanor. He was always enlightening to be around and listen to & learn from. Thanks Anthony for your guidance!
he is a good man every day is a day further from happiness
he was the best uncle I will never forget his lectures and never forget him
parker arington