Lionel Francis Arnal age 42 of Milford, CT passed away suddenly on
September 30, 2014. Lionel was born in Figeac, France. He is the
former co-owner of Bon Appetit Café in Wilton, CT. Lionel was a very
talented and artistic chef who showed his love of life through his
cooking. He and his partner Dominique were inseparable. It was meant
to be that the two ended up meeting and becoming partners and best of
friends. Lionel's loyalty, laughter and smile touched the lives of
everyone he met. Truly one of the kindest and most honest person that
anyone ever met. He so loved his family and friends and did anything
for them because he always wanted to help. His other passion of life
was his harmonica and blues music. He taught himself how to play the
harmonica just by listening to his favorite blues artists and was truly
one of the best harp players; if he didn't choose cooking as a
profession he would have pursued a career in music. He is survived by
his beloved wife Barbara, precious daughter Violette Rose, father
Michel, mother Monique, sister Sylvie, brother Frederique, godparents
Jean Marie and Angele; as well as many aunts uncles and friends in
France and around the world. He will be missed dearly by everyone. In
lieu of flowers a fund has been set up for his family. Please send
donations to Barbara Arnal c/o Dean Debiase People's United Bank 3395
Main Street Stratford CT 06614. Services will be held on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home 2611 Main St. Stratford with Deacon Paul Kurmay, officiating. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home prior to services