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In 1958, he started his banking career at the Valley National Bank in Phoenix, then Nogales. In 1972, he moved his family to El Paso, Texas to work at First City National Bank, rising from VP to CEO. He also worked for MeraBank and Bank of America before retiring in Tucson in 1998.
Throughout his career and afterwards, he was active in numerous organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank, Tucson Airport Authority, United Way, and Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. An avid golfer, Arthur also loved traveling with his family in the US and abroad.
Art met wife Veronica in Phoenix. They married in 1960 and had three children, Roxanne, David, and Marisa. This year, Art and Veronica celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Art is also survived by three grandchildren (Nina, Celia, Will), sister Olivia, and many loving nephews and nieces.
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Angie White
December 27, 2024
Ronnie , I happened to see Art´s obituary as I was looking to see updates on my husband´s who passed in October of 2021. I was surprised at my reaction when I saw his picture, that incredible smile. My Bill was 84 when he passed so I´m a little envious that you had Art for so long. I know how you must be missing him, it´s been the most difficult time I´ve gone through so my heart goes out to you. Ronnie we were both so blessed to have had such wonderful men to have shared our lives. Please know I feel for you.
Angie White
First City National Bank
And MeraBank
Greg Redding
April 14, 2024
I worked for Mr. Gonzales at MeraBank in Dallas, Texas in 1986. He was the nicest, honest and most trust worthy man.
I'll miss you Art.
Greg Redding
Tucson, Az.
Bill Brennan
December 2, 2023
A true gentleman. Knew him at Valley National.
Bill Brennan
Marissa Kroeger
November 16, 2023
Art has been a friend to my father and family my entire life. He was the definition of a true gentleman. I have always been amazed at how he was always up - so kind, positive and gracious, and would greet you with the biggest smile including the day I took this photo in January! Roni you and Art are always thought of with MUCH love by all the Rigoli´s. Vaya con dios!
Laurie Wetterschneider
November 16, 2023
I had the pleasure of getting to know Art when he was running Valley National Bank in Tucson. I was selling radio advertising and he was my client. As time went on he also supported many non-profits that I was involved with. He was the essence of a true gentleman! May his memory be a blessing.
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